Don't use noise reduction in Lightroom, use THIS instead

Removing digital noise in Lightroom Classic is difficult. Instead, I recommend the only app I use for eliminating Noise...
Where does digital noise come from? If you're interested in this video, please leave a comment below.
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[@ParkerPhotographic]

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[@noelkigar8275]

This video may have single-handedly saved my butt. I'm editing a close friend's wedding photos, and although they have great coloring and positioning, I had to resort to a high ISO because of low light in the church. This program is far more affordable than a lot of programs out there. Great video, highly informative, doesn't waste your time and is presented well. I'll definitely be watching more!

[@ParkerPhotographic]

I'm glad it helped!

[@Kjhd9987hy]

mmmmmm my left ear is enjoying this.....

[@ExSpoonman]

Hahaha. Yep. Indeed.

[@Rye_Greeny96]

Voice recorded in Mono 🤣

[@Amarnath2k2]

😅

[@user-wz7nq9pf5y]

All sounds record mono because no one records with 2 mic . Maybe it's a problem with the edit.

[@clark88877]

I thought something wrong to my headset at first haha

[@toxiccan175]

I bought their software on sale and I really like it! I’ve used it many times and I’ve definitely gone my money’s worth!

[@ParkerPhotographic]

Glad to hear!

[@tokyoskytree1175]

For how much?

[@deianborosoiu5402]

Meanwhile Lightroom classic introduced an AI denoise tool. It works flawlessly at 50%...it doesn't soften the photos

[@yoyohinsitta]

thankyou bro!

[@knutbk]

I don't co-sign any of the other commenters, as I didn't listen through headphones, and I found your delivery informative, witty, light-hearted, concise, and specific. As a relatively new photographer, the question I came away with was which software you use first, second, etc. Do you start with Topaz, move to Lightroom, use a third? Fourth? I'm tuning into this category of content in an effort to establish my workflow to develop efficiencies for scheduling, budgeting, etc. I'll be tuning in for more of your videos.

[@ParkerPhotographic]

I edit in Lightroom first and do denoise and sharpening last. I'm working on a Topaz Photo AI workflow workshop. Join my facebook group to learn more in the coming weeks; facebook.com/groups/parkerphotographic

[@Ipsissimus]

It's not very good. They seem to really want people to promote their software tho

[@wesleyrobertrose]

At first, I was only wearing my right headphone when watching your vid. That made me realize that your audio channels are not stereo, as I thought you accidentally published a video without speaking :)

[@ParkerPhotographic]

Hmmm, not sure why it's not working for you. I did recorded for both right/left channels. I can hear it in my headphones.

[@Rfernandes.]

I thought I had water in the speakers ... tilted the phone.... went back and forth in other video... an than noticed that the audio is mostly in one channel

[@ParkerPhotographic]

Sorry to hear that. Could be your headphones. Working on both channel for mine.

[@Lucifuge5566]

Music/sound effects coming in on both headphones - VO only on left

[@ParkerPhotographic]

@@Lucifuge5566 could be your headphones. works perfect voice + audio both left and right on my headset.

[@Andreyuku]

Why cannot we select only the background for light denoising?

[@ParkerPhotographic]

You can when you select via the AI masks.

[@Andreyuku]

@@ParkerPhotographic so then we can select the background and denoise it more, losing detail. But that only highlights our subject. That seems like a good idea.

[@magictracks]

Shame topaz ai has come in and individual software not available with limited tools now and all ai auto telling you what it thinks should be done

[@danlightened]

Ya mate, I wish the stand alone tools were available at a lower price point.

[@knutbk]

Interested in where digital noise comes from.

[@ParkerPhotographic]

It comes from amplifying the light as you increase the ISO (during capture). It can also be created during the editing process. For example, if your image is underexposed and you correct this in post by increasing the exposure, digital noise will be present.

[@qanittakmeel]

Hi Chris. Some observations about the video, with the hope that you will take it in a positive light to improve future content: 1. I like that you’re standing at the start of the video. The presentation is great. 2. The video gimmicks initially, I didn’t quite like and it looked over the top. 3. The actual introduction to DeNoise AI sounded very salesman-sy. Very cheesy and I am not generally a fan of that stuff. There are other noise reduction AI tools out there like ON1’s NoNoise AI and Luminar’s Noiseless AI. In certain occasions, NoNoise AI outperforms DXO’s tool. I think you should have mentioned it. 4. I shoot with a Fuji X-T30 and frankly, unless I am at a 4x zoom, I don’t see noise at 800 ISO. So, I think the “noise exists at ISO 200” is partially true. There’s noise which exists even at a camera’s base ISO but it is very easily corrected without AI tools and then there’s noise which may require masking etc., which is what we can achieve with AI tools. Thanks for the tutorial. PS: There’s also an online tool, Vance AI, that is extremely affordable at $5 for 100 credits.

[@ParkerPhotographic]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@danlightened]

That's great information, about the softwares! Which has been your go-to software so far? And which one would you say is budget friendly?

[@qanittakmeel]

@@danlightened I use On1 products. I got a perpetual license in 2022 and have been satisfied with it.

[@danlightened]

@@qanittakmeel Ok nice, thanks mate. 😊 Although what's your take on LR's AI noise reduction itself or do you not use LR anymore, only On1?

[@tomsun3159]

Doesn't help at all, able to install, able to start, not able to load any picture constantly crashing. Why not with any FREE Software (o.k. perhaps they don't pay the content creators)

[@littleman787]

You seem to have gotten a bit defensive about feedback on the audio here. When so many people are saying the same thing, you can't just "oh it's a problem on your end" A bit disappointing to see.

[@ParkerPhotographic]

But that's the thing... it's a problem on their end... not mine. So, I'm not being defensive. I'm stating a fact. I have zero problem hearing audio in both the left/right ear. If you don't, there's nothing I can do about it. But you can... get the right headset and/or set it up properly. Problem solved.

[@THEJOKEYJOKER]

@@ParkerPhotographic believe me it is one of those aha moments where although you feel sure you are right but you having missed a small detail and then realize ah yeah sorry I didn't know about that. so, your video's audio is playing on the left only and since most people have stereo headphones they notice that while you and others can have both left and right working because they either have mono headphones or they have stereo headphones but changed the setting on windows or mac to have it working as mono only. and it is annoying to change the audio settings to watch a video and then roll it back to watch another.

[@McRaver]

You audio is weird mate, get it fixed

[@ParkerPhotographic]

This video's audio was setup L/R stereo. I hear audio in both channels. Not sure why you don't.

[@victoriangirl83]

God that background music is obnoxious