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Pro Tip: If you shot in RAW, Helicon can process them, but many pros prefer converting to DNG first for faster performance. 3. Choosing the Right Method (The "Big Three")
Scroll through the imported list. Ensure the images flow logically from the front of the subject to the back (or vice versa). If any image is accidentally blurry due to camera shake or a passing bug, uncheck its box in the list to exclude it from the stack. Step 3: Choose Your Rendering Method
Perfect for noise reduction, but handles overlapping objects poorly.
Did I lock my exposure, white balance, and aperture on my camera?
Click the button at the bottom of the screen. Watch the progress bar as Helicon Focus aligns and merges your images. helicon focus user guide
The final image looks "smeared" or misaligned. This is because the alignment values are too low to correct for camera movement. The solution is to increase the Autoadjustment parameters (Vertical, Horizontal, etc.).
Any camera movement complicates the alignment process.
If you encounter issues:
Any camera movement between frames will cause alignment errors. Pro Tip: If you shot in RAW, Helicon
Displays your current image or the final rendered output. You can zoom in to 100% to check fine details.
: If you use Lightroom or similar software, apply identical enhancements (like white balance and lens corrections) to the entire stack before exporting. 2. The Core Workflow: Import and Render
If you're shooting a complex scene, like a flower in front of a canyon wall, Helicon Focus can sometimes get confused about what should be in focus. In the Autoadjustments settings, enable "Manual focus detection area adjustment." This places a blue frame on your image; you can drag and position this frame over your main subject, telling the algorithm, "Focus on this!".
High Radius: Best for smooth surfaces; helps prevent noise and patching artifacts. Ensure the images flow logically from the front
: Source images can be imported by dragging and dropping them into the main screen, using the File → Open images menu, or using the Select Rendering Method : Computes weight for each pixel based on contrast. Method B (Depth Map)
One of Helicon Focus's most advanced features is its ability to generate a 3D model from a focus stack. After rendering, switch to the "Saving" tab and press "Export 3D model." You can export it as a common .obj file for use in other 3D software, or open it in the built-in Helicon 3D Viewer for interactive exploration.
Use the to pick a specific input frame from the source list.