Helicon Focus

With the latest advancements in photography, namely more capable cameras, file formats, as well as corresponding software, the demands have gradually shifted towards the processing end of the spectrum, whose stringent demands are matched only by photographers’ thirst of creating more content. Be it that it’s employed for macro shots, or just for achieving an overall better end image, focus stacking has lately seen a significant rise. Helicon Focus caters for those who employ this technique in their workflows, by offering a highly specialized tool for fine tuning the depth of field in their images.

We enjoyed the design of the working area, as well as the flexibility to choose between two different modes for the side-by-side visualizer. We believe that being able to see the two images stacked vertically, or horizontally allows for those whose workflow might differ, to find common ground easier.

The adjacent side-panel is also well structured, offering access to the loaded images at all times, enabling one to easily toggle them on or off. Selecting a preferred rendering method is also straightforward, thanks to the simple controls on offer.

One aspect that we feel that manages to add another dimension of versatility to the already capable package offered by Helicon Focus, is its retouching module, which will basically allow users to perform individual edits to images directly in the app itself, without needing to resort to other software.

This, together with the multiple exporting capabilities, animation creator, Web publishing and more, guarantee a reliable performance, adapted to multiple requirements.

This image editor addresses those who seek a specialized tool to help them work on their photo stacking process. Thanks to a dedicated rendering engine and multiple features that allow high flexibility, Helicon Focus can provide a quite comprehensive approach to such endeavors.