Skylum Focus (formerly Macphun Focus)

Macphun Focus, now fully integrated and maintained within the Skylum Creative Kit and Luminar ecosystem, represents a high-water mark in computational photography for 2026. The tool specializes in simulating complex optical physics that traditionally require high-end wide-aperture lenses. Technically, the software utilizes neural networks for depth-map generation, allowing users to isolate subjects and apply realistic lens blur, motion blur, or tilt-shift effects with non-destructive layers. In the 2026 market, it stands as a specialized utility for photographers who need to direct viewer attention through 'Bokeh-AI' and 'Depth-of-Field' manipulation post-capture. Its architecture has transitioned from simple masking to sophisticated AI-driven segmentation, enabling it to distinguish between intricate foreground elements like hair or foliage and the background. This allows for the creation of 'digital glass' effects that are virtually indistinguishable from 85mm f/1.2 optical results. While Macphun rebranded to Skylum, the Focus engine remains the industry standard for specific focal-plane adjustments, serving as a critical asset for architectural, portrait, and macro photographers who require precise control over the Z-axis of their compositions.