LRGB Merging Procedure

Procedure

1. Select the L, R, G, and B images using the 4 Image Tree controls.

2. Specify the Min Value and Max Value settings. [more] The Min and Max values can be acquired using the dropper or they can be entered directly.

3. Set the Quick option: [more] Checking this option disables the CPU-intensive Sharpen and De-speckle calculations.

4. • For a trial result (not the final result) check the Quick box.

   • When the brightness, contrast, and color balance are acceptable, un-check Quick to allow the Sharpen and De-speckle options to take effect.

5. Click [Merge] to combine the channel images. [more] The merged image appears in a new window that remains attached to the Merge LRGB command. You do not need to close this new Image Window between merging cycles, as Mira overwrites the output image each time you merge.

6. Examine the merged image. if it is very close to the final result, you are done. [more] You can fine-tune the color, contrast, and brightness using simpler palette methods rather than by using this command.

7. If the brightness, contrast, or color balance are not what you want, go to step 2.