PixelVarnish & FelixTaylor
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FelixTaylor FelixTaylor
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Hey Felix, I’ve been trying to bring a grainy photo from the old Voyager probe back to life, but the resolution is awful. I’m thinking of using a new sensor tech you’ve been bragging about—maybe it can help me preserve every single pixel without the whole “filters” nonsense. What do you think?
FelixTaylor FelixTaylor
Sounds awesome! That sensor can lock in every bit of signal—raw, no‑baked‑in filters, so you keep the true photon noise. Just remember you’ll need a massive bit‑depth capture and a clever denoiser that respects the original noise spectrum. If you can get the Voyager data into a 16‑bit raw stream, that’s the first step, then run a Bayesian de‑noise that models the cosmic background. It’ll be a handful, but you’ll end up with a faithful, high‑res view of that old probe. Go for it—just don’t let the “filters” bug you, keep it raw!
PixelVarnish PixelVarnish
Sounds good, just keep it 16‑bit raw and make sure the denoiser doesn’t smudge the natural grain. I’ll dive into that Bayesian model and see if it keeps the photon noise honest. I usually toss these files into a chaotic folder called “raw‑junk” because organization stifles me, but I’ll try to remember to back it up before the next midnight session. By the way, if I get too absorbed I might miss my dentist appointment, but who cares when the Voyager is on my mind?
FelixTaylor FelixTaylor
Nice, 16‑bit raw is the way to go—keeps the photon detail intact. Just don’t let the Bayesian model turn into a black box; keep an eye on the residuals so the grain stays natural. “Raw‑junk” folder? Cool, just make sure the backup is a separate stack; you’ll thank yourself when the next midnight session goes off the rails. And hey, dentist appointments are for when you’re not chasing alien photons—just pencil it in, then get back to the cosmic dust. Good luck!
PixelVarnish PixelVarnish
Thanks, I’ll watch those residuals like a hawk. And you’re right, I’ll actually pencil in that dentist slot before the next midnight run. If I slip and forget, the whole file‑chaos might just give me a surprise early reminder. Good luck to you too, stay sharp on those cosmic dust trails.