- Quick Start
- Step 7
Step 7: Final noise reduction, switching Tracking off
The image after the Super Structure's Dim Small preset, and default noise reduction settings.
Switch Tracking off and apply noise reduction. You will now see what all the "signal evolution Tracking" fuss is about, as StarTools seems to know exactly where the noise exists in your image, snuffing it out.
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