So I jumped at a chance to test out the latest version of Perfectly Clear, called Perfectly Clear Complete (PCC). Recently, I’ve been thrilled with the HDR capabilities of Aurora HDR 2019. In the past, I happily used Perfectly Clear version 2 to shortcut some of my processing. But I have come to realize such software tools have a place in the workflow of any photographer who generates a lot of images and has aspirations to keep up with processing them.Īlthough I’m reasonably proficient with Lightroom, many times I find that even with considerable effort, I can’t quite get the look I’m after as readily with Lightroom as with another product. I used to think one-step processing, using tools like Aurora HDR 2019 and Perfectly Clear Complete, was a cop-out - a shortcut which took away too much control over the look of the image from the photographer.

Even editing a stack of images down to a manageable number to even decide which image on which to concentrate one’s processing efforts can consume a lot of time. The sheer numbers of images a trip can generate can become overwhelming.

In practice, optimizing images can take a LOT of time and effort, even for a photographer who is relatively comfortable with image processing. In theory, a skillful user of Lightroom or Photoshop can massage a photo to shine, highlighting the best features of a scene, minimizing distracting elements and directing the viewer’s eye to whatever it was that first attracted the photographer to the scene. Editor’s Note: Perfectly Clear is offering Photofocus readers a special $99 bundle, including Perfectly Clear Complete and SharkPixel presets.

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