Digital Home Thoughts: Noise Ninja Photoshop Plugin (Beta 4b)

Product Category: Image Editing Software
Manufacturer: PictureCode
Where to Buy: PictureCode
Price: $79.95 (professional) $44.95 (home) USD
System Requirements: Mac OS X (10.2 or later), Microsoft® Windows® XP/2000/98SE/ME
Requires either Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or other Photoshop Plugin compatible graphics software.

Pros:

• Easy and quick to use;
  
• Effectively removes digital noise;
  
• Seamless integration in processing workflow.

Cons:

• Documentation could have more detail.

Summary:
Digital Cameras make photography easier than ever but can have an unsightly side effect, digital noise. Digital noise is more prevalent in low light settings and can often take on the distracting appearance of colored confetti like lines and squiggles. The film equivalent to digital noise would be grain although film grain is often a desired effect where as digital noise typically detracts from the image. Fortunately, there is a solution. Noise Ninja by PictureCode targets noise without effecting the overall image. Noise Ninja was originally released as a stand alone product and is soon to be released as a Photoshop plugin. Read on for a further explanation of digital noise and a preview of the upcoming Noise Ninja plugin.