The use of digital photography is increasing in various cases.However, in general, it is said that it is difficult to achieve a photograph in which everything is in focus (focus, or focus) with just one image.Image editing is useful in such cases.
There is a wide variety of image editing software.Focusing on "focus" this time, a focus stacking tool with flexibility and accuracy, Helicon focusIntroducing the Helicon Focus.
| What is Focus Stacking? It is one of the digital photography techniques and is called focus stacking or multifocal stacking.Take multiple shots of the same scene, with each shot focusing on a different part of the subject.Overlay the captured images with a tool such as Helicon Focus to create an overall sharp and in-focus image. The sharp and clear images obtained using focus stacking technology can be used in a wide range of fields, from research and development to quality control, product manufacturing and sales, and manufacturing. |
About HeliconSoft
A manufacturer of innovative software for creative photographers based in Kharkov, Ukraine.
It offers tools for photography that requires focus composition, such as microphotography, close-ups, jewelry, and product photography, and has a reputation for being an easy-to-understand and accurate tool that helps enhance the expressiveness of your photos. .
What is Helicon Focus?
Helicon Focus is a tool for improving depth of field (range of focus).It is especially effective for close-up photography of plants, insects, parts, and extremely small parts. It helps you create crisp, clear images with more detail, faster and cleaner than image software such as Photoshop.High-definition photos that are in focus overall are clear, beautiful, and impressive.
You can refer to the sample images on the manufacturer's web page (gallery) below.
Helicon Focus – Gallery
https://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-focus-gallery/
Major features
- Improved control of depth of field
- great UI
- Good image quality (accurate color representation and works with RAW files)
- Multi-core processing (reduced rendering time)
Main uses
It excels in a pragmatic approach and is primarily used for digital photography of small objects.
- Product photography (pictures of products for magazines, catalogs and advertising)
- Biological photography (entomology, biology, etc.)
- Research use (in vivo observation)
- Specimens (Print Specimens, Insect Specimens, Mineral Specimens, Fossil Specimens)
- In vitro studies (bioceramics, implantation), etc.
About License
Helicon focushas a yearly license (1 year license) and a permanent license (Lifetime license).For commercial use, a license purchase is required.
Helicon Focus can be installed on up to 1 machines per license.However, the number of machines that can be used simultaneously is only 4 per license.Also, the license is OS independent. You can use both versions for Windows and MacOS with one license.
For license details, please check the license terms on the manufacturer's web page.
End User License Agreement
https://www.heliconsoft.com/end-user-license-agreement-helicon-focus/
Product type
Can use basic functionsHelicon Focus LiteAdded Helicon Remote for Desktop PC Helicon Focus Pro package , and Helicon Remote, which supports multiple platforms including Android and iOS Helicon Focus Premium package in XNUMX minutes by bus from Yonago Station.
For example the Helicon Focus Pro package includes the Helicon Remote.A rail package that automates the image acquisition process for focus stacking (Cognisys StackShot Macro Rail) can be controlled.
Helicon Remote can control StackShot and WeMacro macro rails and Trinamic stepper motors.
https://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-remote-stackshot/
Please check the functions of each product and select the product you need.
For details on functions, please refer to the comparison chart on the manufacturer's web page.
Choosing the right license
https://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-focus-versions-licensing/
Helicon focustry to use
Helicon Focus is a shareware program.For product evaluation before purchase, please download the evaluation version (free) from the manufacturer's web page and try it. You can evaluate all features for 30 days.
However, after the trial period ends, promotional text will be added to the resulting image unless you register the program.Also, the resolution is limited to 4M pixel.
*For commercial use, license purchase is required.
About the product usage guide in Japanese
Helicon Focus product guides are available in English only.Please refer to the video tutorial on the manufacturer's web page below.
video tutorial
https://www.heliconsoft.com/tutorials/36/
Please feel free to contact us about other HeliconSoft software (Helicon Focus / Helicon Remote / Helicon Filter / Helicon Photo Safe / Helicon Time Sync).
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