Refocusing and Texture: Three Aspects of One Statue
When improving the clarity of images with AKVIS Refocus, you may encounter the unexpected result of changing the texture of materials. Usually in the case of photos with people such an effect is not desired, but when working with inanimate objects it can lead to some interesting effects. This will be demonstrated here.
Original Image
Result
Step 1. Start AKVIS Refocus and open an image (by pressing at the top of the program's window).
AKVIS Refocus Workspace
Step 2. The photo is of a brass statuette of a dancing woman. This is a very high quality picture and it is difficult to imagine significant improvement. But the metal surface is dramatically transformed just by changing parameters in the Settings Panel.
Fragment of the Original Image Emphasizing Dark Areas Enhancing Shine Unpolished Surface
Step 3. To process the entire image, select the settings you like and press . The result will be shown in the After tab.
at the top of the program's window).
. The result will be shown in the After tab.
— Refocusing and Texture