06-24-2017, 10:59 AM
(06-24-2017, 12:18 AM)Shamo Huo Yan Wrote: Hello there. Recently joined the old forum not knowing it was discontinued, derp, so for introduction click here
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[url=http://gimpforums.com/thread-i-can-t-believe-it-s-not-butter] As for the question I asked... One of the things I take many pictures of is Jewellery. Because they're set with gemstone (Opals) I like to get in really close and get a crisp shot of the colour play. When it comes to rings especially, the DOF is something I struggled with. Only just learned about focus stacking which has been a huge revelation, though maybe common knowledge to some.
I was proud as punch with my first attempt at this and tweeted it with mention to the official GIMP account. The comment suggested to look into "Macrofusion" which I thanked them for. Well in my serach on the web, old forum, here, can't seem to get an idea what it actually is and how to utilize it with respect to GIMP. Feel a bit embarrassed to ask as I have a feeling it could be something quite basic or hidden in plain sight.
Thanks in Advance, Andy.
The actual picture if anyone curious..
https://au.pinterest.com/pin/740560732446768415/
Besides the software solution, something jewelry photographers often do is use a tilt-shift lens, so that the focus plane remains close to the whole object (the former bellows cameras made that easier....)