Image Processing with Photokemi's Star Tools In Adobe Photoshop

This video is a review of the photoshop plug in PhotoKemi's Star Tools. This plug in is a nice one stop source for processing astrophotos from a stacked image. I cover some of the main actions in this plug in that will help you get the most out of your astrophotography images, especially if you are a beginner with no prior photoshop experience
Sample image Link: drive.google.c...
PhotoKemi's Star Tools link: photokemistart...
My Link Tree - linktr.ee/avas...
Links to my other videos that explain layer masks, camera settings, Collimation and image processing in more detail.
• How to process Astroph...
HLVG - www.deepskycol...
Gradient Xterminator - www.rc-astro.c...
OPT telescopes and Agena Astro have a tremendous inventory of astrophotography gear and great service. You can check them out here through my affiliate links. This is the setup I currently use.
Agena Astro - bit.ly/3D3U8id
ASI AIR PLUS - bit.ly/46BTfej
IOPTRON GEM 28 MOUNT - bit.ly/3O2QpGX
WILLIAM OPTICS Z61 - bit.ly/44v5Hv7
IOPTRON IGUIDER - bit.ly/44AXRzv
ASI 294MM CAMERA KIT - bit.ly/46Clqd3
Links to helpful astrophotography items that can be purchased directly through Agena Astro.
TELESCOPES
Redcat71 APO telescope - bit.ly/3D6cT4s
Sky Watcher 8" Dobsonian reflector telescope - bit.ly/3XGYwNy
ASTRONOMY CAMERAS
QHY 600M - bit.ly/3rbHgno
ZWO ASI533MC Pro OSC camera - bit.ly/3XPlzpx
ZWO ASI2600MC pro camera - bit.ly/3pDJFHg
MOUNTS
ZWO AM5 Mount - bit.ly/44eHUzn
Sky Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro pack - bit.ly/44gXXMV
Sky Watcher EQ6 R pro mount - bit.ly/3riYbVc
Sky Watcher EQ8 (for heavier payloads) mount - bit.ly/3D3UFkd
Celestron CGXL mount - bit.ly/3O2u6lQ
FILTERS
Optolong Luminance Pro (broadband light pollution filter) - bit.ly/46FIdEJ
Optolong L-extreme(vary tight/narrow dual band light pollution filter) - bit.ly/3NLwrjJ
Optolong L Ultimate - bit.ly/3NIHABV

[@davidhoskin6144]

Great review/tutorial! Thanks.

[@dannychaing8428]

Hi, Aaron, thanks for another fantastic vid. I watched it, bought Photokemi's Star Tool, downloaded your IC410 and followed your tutorial. Providing an example for people to follow is a very effective approach. Much appreciate another great tutorial (you communicate clearly and logically which makes your vid easy to follow). Thanks.

[@AVAstronomy]

Thanks Danny!! Glad you found it helpful. Clear skies!

[@ashbull1697]

Hey Aaron, I’ve only just found your channel and I’ve got to say it’s brilliant. Such good tutorials, you should charge. Keep it up and clear skies. 🤙

[@chrbecerra]

Excelente tutorial. Gracias por la herramienta, ojalá puedas profundizar en ella. Saludos.

[@AVAstronomy]

Thank you!

[@siegfriednoet]

Interesting plugins Aaron, thanx for showing this, must give it a try though I really like complete manual processing

[@AVAstronomy]

Thanks Siegfried, and yes, ulitmately, manual control is best. Clear skies!

[@ImmortalJman]

Hi Aaron, thanks for your videos. This is a little off topic but I wondered if you could do a general video about equipment for your autoguide setup with your telescope and DSLR.

[@AVAstronomy]

Hi Jason, I’m always open to ideas from my viewers. Will put this one on my list for sure. Thanks for watching amd clear skies!

[@astrobri]

Thanks again , Yep got the Plugins and going to have a good look at them over the next few Rainy Day's , as you said for a few dollars must be worth the look. ... Also looking forward to another Video with you using them ,,, Keep up the Great Video's Clear Skies from Nova Scotia

[@AVAstronomy]

Thanks Brian! Clear skies to you as well!

[@nanook3635]

Thank you for the nice review! Could you please do a processing video with running the actions on automatic, so without hitting the enter button all the time? Would love to see how this works in full mode. Thank you!

[@yervantparnagian5999]

Great video. Thanks for making it. Although it is an automated program, it does give you an opportunity to input your own adjustments.

[@AVAstronomy]

Thank you!

[@celiaxel3448]

Value for money indeed. It's a good tool!

[@AVAstronomy]

Agreed! Clear skies!

[@Photographersforyou]

Great review, I was looking to get some plugins for astronomy images, how does it compare with Astronomy Tools plugin, or are they very similar ? Also saw your video on AstroPixel processor quite a bit more expensive, I know you like doing your finishing in photoshop, do you think its worth the upgrade to APP or just using the plugins ?

[@AVAstronomy]

This plug-in IMHO is better than astronomy tools. I have both but going forward can see using photokemi’s more. APP is awesome but I just haven’t spent as much time with it as I should. I enjoy photoshop so much that I find myself using it more than any other program. Just my two cents. Clear skies!

[@sajjadahmed46]

you make it look really easy...lol

[@olly7248]

Automated stretch❓ Didn’t look that automated to me

[@AVAstronomy]

You can set it up where it’s a one click stretch but I prefer a little more control over each part of the process. Clear skies!