http://cholla.mmto.org/minerals/photos/stacking.html WebMay 10, 2024 · This is standard focus stacking process - nothing special for smartphones. I used three diff methods for putting together the focus stacked pictures: 1)Totally manually using rawtherapee and gimp (often using align of #2 below) 2)Automatically using Hugin components - align and enfuse
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WebMar 7, 2024 · Load your stack, choose the StackFocuser command, tick the boxes of the dialog box that opens and have 11 for n. Then press OK That will generate you a nice focused image and a height map to go with it. If you are not satisfied with the result, play with n; try e.g. n=3. Mike8 March 4, 2024, 10:44pm 9 Well that was a complete flop. WebSelect all the layers (Select->All Layers). Go to Edit->Auto align layers. Go to Edit->Auto blend layers. select the "stacking" button. Crop off any funky edge areas. My buddy John says that he tried it and thought it did a terrible job. He now uses Zerene Stacker. Use GIMP The big plus with regard to the gimp is it is free. hss motors
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WebJun 21, 2013 · Focus-stacking with GIMP requires opening all the files as layers and adding transparency masks to the layers to leave behind just the areas that are in focus. The general method is shown in this GIMP tutorial. Aligning images by hand and then selecting the areas to cut out can be quite tedious. WebMar 3, 2024 · Are there any free programs for Focus Stacking, which .. will ideally work with NEF files (Nikon Raws)? I think you can do it in PS but I only have elements 9 which I am pretty sure won't focus stack. Mark_A. Hugin is a powerful image merging tool that also does focus stacking, though with TIFF rather than NEF. WebOne thing, after viewing the GIMP video, Helicon Focus offers the advantage of being automated. Since I often stack dozens of images, the GIMP method would be, er, difficult. In addition, Helicon Focus has another program, Helicon Remote, which takes control of the camera, automating the process of focussing. All very cool. hss mpc