The PixInsight Path

The videos listed below are the most update-to-date versions of the information I have on the topics of interest AND they are in the order I suggest you view them. My site has grown so much that I now need to highlight the core Fundamental material in a logical order. The items listed here will be starred or marked in the full collection so that you can see the other videos in the full collection you have not yet reviewed.

This does not mean you should not watch all of the videos! Far from it... but the path below I feel will be a more streamlined and efficient path to follow in learning PixInsight and image processing in general. Sometimes it might not (initially) seem clear why I have ordered things in this way- but I promise I have given much thought to this. This list represents my answer in terms of organization of content you must see. FastTrack training is a must. Items 2-14 or so are considered "QuickStart" content. You will see later at around #50 where you have accumulated enough knowledge to fully appreciate the first full workflow video.

 

  1. FastTrack Training (all videos)
  2. Views and Interface Controls
  3. Processes, Instances and Real Time Display
  4. Previews
  5. Previews Update
  6. Normalized Data Representation
  7. Readout Preview Update (watch first)
  8. Readout Mode  (Older video with more good information)
  9. Scripts (Installing and Using)  (2 videos with information to read)
  10. Templates and Icons Update (a philosophy)
  11. Templates and Icons (the original video with more information)
  12. History Explorer
  13. File Explorer
  14. Second Instance of PixInsight (good to know)
  15. Comparing Views (Images) (Third video is optional)
  16. STF and Histogram Transformation (all videos)
  17. Non-Linear Images (In Depth)
  18. Cosmetic Correction
  19. WBPP: Calibration of Astronomical Images   MUST SEE!
  20. WBPP: Flat Darks and Dark Frame Optimization  MUST SEE!
  21. WBPP: A Brief Tour : Loading Data
  22. WBPP: A Brief Tour : Master File Creation
  23. WBPP: A Brief Tour : Calibration Panel
  24. WBPP: A Brief Tour : Post Calibration Tasks
  25. WBPP: Managing Master Files in WBPP
  26. WBPP: Cosmetic Correction
  27. WBPP: CMOS OSC Configuration example (with Flat Darks)
  28. WBPP: CMOS OSC Configuration with Biases
  29. WBPP: Mono LRGB Configuration with Interactive LN (2 parts)
  30. WBPP: Grouping with Custom Keywords
  31. WBPP: Grouping for Multiple Nights Demonstration
  32. WBPP: Using the Pedestal Feature (Narrowband Imagery)
  33. Manual Calibration (good to learn and see once)
  34. DBE Explanation of Parameters and Setup
  35. DBE 2022 Update
  36. DBE Usage
  37. DBE Common Misattribution
  38. PCC and SPCC  (comments after FastTrack Training)
  39. PCC and SPCC Astrometry  (small overlap with the above, with more info)
  40. SPCC the Process
  41. SPCC Background Neutralization
  42. Masks: Fundamental Concepts
  43. Simple Mask Math (do not worry about the Pixel Math)
  44. Another Mask Demonstration
  45. Object Masks Part 1
  46. Object Masks Part 2 (Deconvolution)
  47. Range Masks
  48. Star Masks (MLT)
  49. NGC 1333 Workflow (you now know enough to follow along in a *real* Workflow session)
  50. Pixel Math (work through these and take time to learn Pixel Math)
  51. Image and Process Containers 
  52. Substitution Script
  53. ColorMask Script
  54. Image Integration Primer: Fluctuations
  55. Image Integration Primer: Part 2
  56. Image Integration Primer: Part 3
  57. Image Integration Primer: Part 4
  58. Image Integration 2023 Part 1
  59. Image Integration 2023 Part 2
  60. Image Integration 2023 Part 3
  61. Introduction (Normalization)
  62. Normalization Primer (Optional)
  63. Local Normalization 
  64. Through the Looking Gas (Intro to Weighting Schemes)
  65. New Normalization and Weighting in PixInsight Part 1
  66. New Normalization and Weighting in PixInsight Part 2
  67. Image Weighting in PixInsight Part 1
  68. Image Weighting in PixInsight Part 2
  69. Image Weighting in PixInsight Part 3
  70. Image Weighting in PixInsight Part 4
  71. Linear Fit: Part 1 (Theory)
  72. Scattered Light (Linear Fit)
  73. Color Saturation
  74. HDRMT Lagoon Nebula (Simple Example)
  75. HDRMT Usage (NGC 2022)
  76. Pixel Insertion
  77. Substitution Script
  78. HDRMT with Pixel Substitution (NGC 4691)
  79. Fundamental Workflow Updates (M42 with HDRMT, SPCC, BXT, NXT...etc)
  80. Morphological Transformation Part 1
  81. Morphological Transformation Part 2
  82. SCNR
  83. To Screen or Unscreen (SXT)
  84. A Guide to MLT and MMT (video collection)
  85. NEW Selective Rejection with GAME!!! 
  86. LRGB Blending
  87. LRGB Combination: Learning from a Mistake
  88. Calculate Gain and Read Noise
  89. Drizzle (from the Horizons collection)
  90. Drizzle Example (from Horizons)
  91. NGC 300 Workflow  (OSC)
  92. NGC 3486 Workflow (LRGB)

“The videos are outstanding. I've been using PI exclusively to process my images for some years now and accordingly have some experience and proficiency with the program. Nonetheless, found the videos to be very helpful and informative. Particularly useful are your easy to follow explanations of how the various tools and processes work. I feel certain that these tutorials will significantly shorten the learning curve for both new and experienced users.”

- S. Leshin

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