Has anyone tried the new BackscatterXterminator (BSXT) software to automatically remove backscatter from images? I mostly shoot wide angle in sometimes low visibility so this is of interest.
Question BackscatterXterminator (BSXT)
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bvanant
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We sat in on Erin's webinar. Awesome
Bill
Bill
You can get a free fully functioning version for 48 hours to try it before you pay for it.
I saw Erin demo it during the Monterey Shootout, and it seemed quite solid and working as advertised. Really impressive!
I wish it weren't a Ps plugin, but alas, I understand it might've been easier to implement that way (vs. Lr or standalone). I might try the demo myself in a few weeks for a photo workshop.
Is it ok if I hate this idea and crap all over it? Remove the backscatter and add some dolphins or something. Maybe just ask ChatGPT to generate a better picture that you are capable of taking.
It is very possible to take wide angle photos in low-vis conditions without creating tons of backscatter. It just takes practice, technique, and careful control of your strobes.
It is very possible to take wide angle photos in low-vis conditions without creating tons of backscatter. It just takes practice, technique, and careful control of your strobes.
OP
You're not wrong, but on a deep offshore tech dive with like a 25 minute bottom time while riding a scooter in strong currents and staying with your buddy you don't always have luxury of applying proper technique. Sometimes you can only hit the shutter for a quick snapshot and keep moving. That's the reality of UW photography for some of us.
Sounds like you need a GoPro.
OP
Some of my buddies use them but I'm not really interested in shooting video and the colors on still captures look terrible.Sounds like you need a GoPro.
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