Masterclass

Master The Craft of Editing

PROCESSING TUTORIALS

BONUS VIDEO DOUBLE ARCH PANORAMA

The masterclass processing tutorials includes all 8 videos listed above, specifically covering the processing of: Single exposures, Stacking, Star trails, Timelapse, Tracking & blending, H-alpha & RGB blending, Panoramas, and H-alpha & RGB panoramas.

In addition, you will receive a BONUS VIDEO featuring my signature double-arch panorama - covering the entire workflow from planning and shooting to final processing.

After more than 6 years of capturing the hidden beauty of the night sky, I decided to bring together all the knowledge and experience I’ve gained and share it with you.

VIDEO TUTORIALS INCLUDED

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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE AND WHY IT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Single exposure

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop

In the first lesson, we will begin with processing a single exposure captured with a standard fast lens at f/2.8. The image was taken in the Atacama Desert with only a 20-second exposure, yet we may be able to extract enough detail and color to create a beautiful final image.

Stacking

Star Trails

Timelapse Videos

Tracked Sky and Foreground Blending

H-Alpha & RGB Blending

Single Exposures and Tracked Panoramas

H-Alpha & RGB Panorama Blending

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop, Starry Landscape Stacker

In this video, I will show you the advantages of the stacking method, suitable software for it, and why it is beneficial to use it. We will process the final stacked image, which contains significantly more information than a single exposure, allowing the editing process to be far more detailed and refined.

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop, StarStaX

The magic of star trails. How many times have we seen such images and been amazed by the vertigo-like effect? In fact, they are very easy to capture and process—you just need patience and the right knowledge to achieve this stunning result.

In this video lesson, we will cover exactly that: the preparation and processing of these images, how they are blended, what the technical requirements are for capturing them, and how we can create that smooth effect that makes star circles so magical.

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop, TLDF

Time-lapse videos are magical and reveal the night sky in motion and colors. I will show you how to prepare your images using basic adjustments in Camera RAW, before exporting them and assembling them into a video using time-lapse software. I will also explain how many frames you need and what settings are required to create a beautiful short film of the movement of the stars.

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop, RC-Astro Starxterminator

Astrophotography makes the invisible visible to the human eye in colors and shapes. To capture more detail and keep stars sharp, we use a star tracker that compensates for Earth’s rotation, allowing exposures of several minutes. In this lesson, I’ll show how to process an image taken with a NOMAD star tracker, blend the foreground with the tracked sky, and create a beautiful final result using a simple, easy-to-follow workflow.

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop, RC-Astro Starxterminator, RegiStar, PixInsight (CrossOver for Mac)

In this video lesson, we raise the bar and make things a bit more advanced -because challenging ourselves is the best way to learn. Along with processing and blending the RGB images taken with a star tracker and a separate foreground, we will also capture the hidden beauties of the night sky invisible to the naked eye: hydrogen emissions seen only in the red part of the spectrum. I will also show you how to blend these hydrogen emissions with the RGB frames, so that the final version of the image becomes even more captivating.

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop

One of the most challenging aspects of landscape astrophotography is capturing panoramas. In this video, I will show you how to shoot and process a panorama made from two rows of single exposures, as well as the key techniques and what to watch out for during capture. We will put into practice everything we’ve learned so far to create a truly beautiful image that covers more than 180 degrees of the field of view.

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop, RC-Astro Starxterminator, RegiStar, PixInsight (CrossOver for Mac)

This video brings together everything I’ve learned over the past six years. I will share all the details on how to process a panorama made from RGB sky frames captured with a star tracker, H-alpha frames of hydrogen-emission objects, and how to blend all of this with your foreground. We will also cover how to process it into a cohesive, polished final image that evokes emotion in the viewer.

What You Get:

• Video tutorial for processing a single-frame image
• Video tutorial for preparing stacked frames
• Video tutorial for processing star trail frames
• Video tutorial for creating time-lapse videos
• Video tutorial for processing a sky frame captured with a star tracker and blending it with the foreground
• Video tutorial for processing RGB sky frames captured with a star tracker, including H-Alpha emissions, and blending them with the foreground
• Video tutorial for creating a panorama from single frames
• Video tutorial for creating panoramas using RGB sky frames captured with a star tracker, including H-Alpha emissions, and blending them with the foreground
• Bonus video tutorial: Creating my signature double-arch panorama

Additional Benefits:

• Easy access to the lessons at any time through the platform
• Access to all RAW files used in the lessons for practice while following along (except the files used for time-lapse videos). All files are protected by copyright.
• One-time payment for lifetime access to the video lessons
• Lifetime updates for all listed lessons
• 50% discount on all future lessons for everyone who purchases my masterclass

10+ hours content, covering all the topics you may need in landscape astrophotography, helping you improve your image processing skills.

From processing a single image to mastering advanced H-alpha and RGB techniques and blending, I will guide you step by step through a complete, reliable workflow designed to deliver consistent, professional results every time - removing chance from the equation. My main goal is to help you understand why each image is processed the way it is and why specific techniques are used to achieve a polished, compelling final result, giving you a strong foundation to build, refine, and develop your own unique workflow and style. The entire process is explained in a simplified and easy-to-follow way, without unnecessary software or overly complicated steps — focusing only on the essential tools and techniques needed to achieve the best possible final result.

All the RAW files used in the video tutorials were shot with a standard fast zoom lens, the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8, paired with my astro-modified Nikon Z5II or Sony A7III. This demonstrates that breathtaking astrophotography can be achieved with a standard lens and camera, and that the most important elements are artistic knowledge, composition, personal perspective, and post-processing skills. I also used the NOMAD Star Tracker from MoveShootMove, of which I am an ambassador, as well as the Astronomik H-Alpha MFR 12nm XT Clip-in Filter for capturing hydrogen emissions.

€349

PROCESSING TUTORIALS

COMPELTE COURSE

Required software: Camera RAW, Photoshop, RC-Astro Starxterminator

In 2023, I unintentionally started a trend. I created my image “Double Arch Milky Way Panorama” which won Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2023 by Capture The Atlas. Since then, every March the astrophotography community has been filled with images inspired by my panorama.

In this final bonus lesson, I will show you the preparations I made to capture the panorama, how I assembled all the frames, and how I processed them into a breathtaking 360-degree panorama.

Bonus Video: Double Arch Panorama

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Mihail Minkov is an award-winning astrophotographer whose passion for the night sky began in childhood.

His work has earned international recognition, including NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day in 2020. In 2022, four of his images received awards, including second place in the prestigious Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition in London. In 2023 and 2024, he was named among the world’s top 25 Milky Way photographers by the Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition.

For the past 6 years, Mihail has led astrophotography workshops, masterclasses and astro photo tours, teaching photographers how to capture and process night sky images. His work has been featured by major international media including NASA, National Geographic, BBC Earth, Forbes, The Guardian, Sky News, and others.