Brighten image for retouching

[alecdann]

I'm having trouble retouching an image because the processed image it is too dark to see well. That's because the original captures were underexposed and HF apparently imports the RAW files without any Lightroom adjustments.

Is there a way in HF to brighten the image for retouching purposes?

I am exporting NEF RAW files from LIghtroom Classic 8.4 (current version) into Helicon Focus 7.5.6 Pro. My computer is a Macbook Pro 2017 running Mojave 10.14.6.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Alec

[Catherine]

It doesn't seem to be possible with raw files. However, if you export tiff files from Lightroom to Helicon Focus, all the LR adjustments will be preserved.

[alecdann]

How do I submit a request to the developers to add the capability to lighten the image in HF? A dark image is impossible to retouch.

[skotak]

I have the same issue now. I would like to see brighter RAW file when retouching. I would also like to see this feature included in the future. Thank you.

[Catherine]

Hi, I'm adding it to the to-do list and we will likely implement this after we're done with the current work.

[ebonino]

I agree with the two previous posts; this is a function that is interesting for me as well, especially when working with very dark subjects, such as flower inclusions in amber.
Any sneak peek about the next major release?

I have the same issue now. I would like to see brighter RAW file when retouching. I would also like to see this feature included in the future. Thank you.

[Catherine]

Any sneak peek about the next major release?

Not just yet, but soon. We're finishing testing and polishing the Windows version, but the Mac version needs more work. We'll make a sneak peek available as soon as possible, and then we can work on new features (that were not already planned for 9.0), like this brightness adjustment suggestion.

[el48tel]

Not just yet, but soon. We're finishing testing and polishing the Windows version, but the Mac version needs more work. We'll make a sneak peek available as soon as possible, and then we can work on new features (that were not already planned for 9.0), like this brightness adjustment suggestion.

sounds good ..... and interesting