I. Raw Images

• A. Red Image
• B. Green Image
• C. Blue Image
• (D. Luminance Image)

II. Initial Image Processing Using Mira, MaxIm DL, CCD Soft or similar program

• A. Subtract Standard Bias Image from all raw images.
• B. Perform Dark Subtraction on all raw images.
• C. Perform Flat Field Division on all raw images.
• D. Perform any needed image processing routines on the raw images: e.g., contrast enhancement...
• F. Image Conversion: convert individual R, G(V), B, and L (B&W) images to TIFF format or grayscale format.

III. Production of Final Color Image Using PhotoShop or similar program

• A. Merge individual R, G, B, and L Tiff or grayscale images into a single RGB color image.
• B. Manipulate R, G, B, and L components of the RGB image to make a properly registered color image.
• C. Perform any needed processing routine on the RGB color image.
• D. Save final color image as TIFF format, JPEG, GIF, or PhotoShop format image.
• E. Send TIFF or PhotoShop image to output device.

IV. Production of Color Image for Display

• A. Photograph computer screen to make either slides or prints.
• B. Produce a paper print with a high quality black & white or color printer.
• C. Incorporate the image into a PowerPoint presentation or for display on a web site.

February 12, 2005

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