
Originally Posted by
Robert O'Toole
Hi Roger,
NR software companies usually recommend running NR first before any changes to the image. In my experience I have to say I agree about running NR first in many cases, it will give you a much cleaner final image. Increasing contrast, sharpness, or lightening the image will make noise, if present, more visible.
Compare running NR on a dark underexposed high ISO image first then lightening, then do the same with NR as the final step.
BTW I also recommend running NR selectively.
Robert