This is a tutorial on how to map color with clipping masks. This was produced in 2005 and is the basic steps to get you started.
This is a abbreviated Flash movie of the presentation given at the Advanced Imaging Conference 2007.
This tutorial will give you the basics of a blurred mask using a clipped color mapped layer to selectively blend Ha into a planetary nebula.
Use your favorite Deconvolution program in different strengths along with sharpening to dig out the details.
Multi Strength Decon Layer Blend
This method of selective blends of multi strength deconvolution and sharpening giving results like the one below.
I have been asked to give public presentations at the following events for 2008
The Midwest Astro-Imaging Conference June 20-21 2008
NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference April 24-25 2008
* The Cameron Park Rotary Club Public Observatory Open House : September 22, 2007 8:00 pm
* American River College Astronomy and Physics Department : October 9th and 11th 2007
* The Advanced Imaging Conference : October 27th 2007