Focus Stacking (FS).
Jan 2, 2017 09:07:04 #
Can someone please give us the low-down(old school) on Focus-Stacking or a link? When is it used? Why? What are the shooting details? Tripod? Multiple images? Camera settings? Processing methods?
Before and after examples. Etc. Thanks!
Before and after examples. Etc. Thanks!
Jan 2, 2017 09:12:51 #
If you have not done so already, you may find the articles on this site to be some help. Just search on "focus stacking". Have a good journey in focus stacking, it is fun.
Jan 2, 2017 09:20:21 #
Here are some links for Focus Stacking software that will explain how it works.
http://www.heliconsoft.com/
https://www.projects-software.com/focus
Here is a good article to get you started.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/focus-stacking.htm
http://www.heliconsoft.com/
https://www.projects-software.com/focus
Here is a good article to get you started.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/focus-stacking.htm
Jan 2, 2017 09:31:59 #
Thanks for the info.
Back in the day of Film we used a light slit and multi exposures on the same frame to do something like this.
Back in the day of Film we used a light slit and multi exposures on the same frame to do something like this.
Jan 2, 2017 09:33:38 #
I had to look for this but Franzis is having a really good sale on their focus stacking software until the 6th of this month. Here is the link:
https://www.projects-software.com/focus-projects-new-year-offer?emsac=279275014&utm_source=20161230-franzis-1581291&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=Franzis+US+Mailing+Focus+Projects+30.12.2016&sc_src=email_1581291&sc_lid=48311102&sc_uid=esLD1Xl30u&sc_llid=56968&sc_eh=8b87153245b1f0461&emst=esLD1Xl30u_56968_1581291_154
https://www.projects-software.com/focus-projects-new-year-offer?emsac=279275014&utm_source=20161230-franzis-1581291&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=Franzis+US+Mailing+Focus+Projects+30.12.2016&sc_src=email_1581291&sc_lid=48311102&sc_uid=esLD1Xl30u&sc_llid=56968&sc_eh=8b87153245b1f0461&emst=esLD1Xl30u_56968_1581291_154
Jan 2, 2017 09:47:46 #
I ordered one from Franzis, but haven't started to use it yet. My guess is that is discounted so much ($25 instead of $100+) that they are about ready to release a new version. But it will handle all my cameras and up to 500 focused images. Hope to try it soon.
Jan 2, 2017 11:03:08 #
I also took the plunge and got the Franzis software. I will play with it later. So far I have hand-stacked a few images in Gimp with good results, though one cannot reasonably do that if there are several original pictures to contend with.
Jan 2, 2017 11:11:18 #
HOHIMER, there is also another macrophotography web site found here: http://www.photomacrography.net/ There are quite a few people there who discuss stacking, and many posted images that were stacked. I just did a search there for stacking and found a LOT of material. It was actually pretty overwhelming, but a more specific search term should narrow things down. Also there are a lot of easy to follow videos on You Tube about how to do focus stacking. I plan on going there first when I am ready to get into it.
Jan 2, 2017 13:04:19 #
FAQ: What is Focus-Stacking, and What Programs are Required? at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-50561-1.html
FAQ: Focus-Stacking: When to use Rails vs Lens Focusing Ring at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-352889-1.html
FAQ: Focus-Stacking: When to use Rails vs Lens Focusing Ring at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-352889-1.html
Jan 2, 2017 13:53:12 #
Jan 3, 2017 09:41:00 #
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