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Focus Stacking in Macro Photography - Complete Tutorial for Beginners

Micael Widell via YouTube

Overview

Learn the complete process of focus stacking in macro photography through this comprehensive tutorial designed for beginners. Discover why focus stacking is essential, master various techniques for capturing photos, including the use of focus sliders and handheld methods, and explore automated in-camera stacking. Gain insights into selecting the best photos for stacking, preparing images in Lightroom, and utilizing Helicon Focus software for stacking and retouching. Perfect your macro photography skills and create stunning, sharp images with incredible depth of field.

Syllabus

Intro
Why do focus stacking?
How to take the photos
Focus slider / focus rail
Handheld stacking
Automated in-camera stacking
Picking photos for a stack
Preparing the photos in Lightroom
Stacking the photos in Helicon Focus
Retouching in Helicon Focus

Taught by

Micael Widell

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