HDR ???
Nov 3, 2011 09:50:39 #
Brad
Loc: Middletown, Pennsylvania
Please forgive. I am new to this forum and have not bought my first DSLR. Still contemplating and saving. I want to transition to digital, but someone please explain HDR. Not yet familiar with this term.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nov 3, 2011 11:35:22 #
Nov 3, 2011 12:00:44 #
I personally love the HDR (High Definition Range). I particularlly like it when taking rustic pics, and landscape pics.
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Nov 3, 2011 21:53:46 #
HDR is taking three or more different exposures and merging them so that you have a greater dynamic range between the lightest and darkest parts of your picture.
Nov 3, 2011 22:31:26 #
building on what Country's Mama said, if you've ever photographed a sunset you know it never comes out the way we see it but if you take a shot underexposed by 2 stops, another shot at "normal" exposure and another overexposed by 2 stops you'll have a photo that captures detail in the shadows and another with the highlights. Using software you can choose the best parts of all 3 (or more) photos and you wind up with an image which more closely matches all the detail you eyes are capable of.
Nov 3, 2011 22:35:58 #
Explore the Photomatix program here:
http://www.hdrsoft.com/
And learn even more about it here:
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/photomatix-review/
http://www.hdrsoft.com/
And learn even more about it here:
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/photomatix-review/
Nov 4, 2011 05:55:36 #
I also LOVE HDR!! I use Photomatix (because it was out first), but the Nik program is also very good.
Here is one example where I could never have exposed for the deep shadows and bright areas in one shot. This is a combo of 7 shots. You definitely need a tripod when doing this to get the best accuracy in lining up the images.
The second shot is the same image put through another cool program -- Topaz Adjust (spicify effect). Almost a pseudo HDR.
Here is one example where I could never have exposed for the deep shadows and bright areas in one shot. This is a combo of 7 shots. You definitely need a tripod when doing this to get the best accuracy in lining up the images.
The second shot is the same image put through another cool program -- Topaz Adjust (spicify effect). Almost a pseudo HDR.
7 shot HDR
HDR with Topaz Adjust/Spicify
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Nov 4, 2011 07:33:16 #
blueeyes3515 wrote:
I personally love the HDR (High Definition Range). I particularlly like it when taking rustic pics, and landscape pics.
It's actually High DYNAMIC Range 8-)
Nov 4, 2011 07:54:17 #
BurtLehman wrote:
It's actually High DYNAMIC Range 8-)
blueeyes3515 wrote:
I personally love the HDR (High Definition Range). I particularlly like it when taking rustic pics, and landscape pics.
It's actually High DYNAMIC Range 8-)
You are right!! Not sure why I had Definition?
Nov 4, 2011 08:43:20 #
OK, i love HDR. Question is, should I leave my camera in the HDR setting, or just for certain types of pictures?
Nov 4, 2011 12:01:34 #
There is no real "HDR setting" -- only auto bracketing. I usually bracket manually, but on occasion will change to auto.
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Nov 4, 2011 12:18:34 #
Meredith Images wrote:
There is no real "HDR setting" -- only auto bracketing. I usually bracket manually, but on occasion will change to auto.
Actually, I found the HDR setting in the Menu of my Nikon D 5100. When I go there, it asks me if I want to turn it on, and then the bracket I want.
Also, I discovered that when I turn the camera off, I'd have to reset it.
Question is, do I use it all the time, or just for certain types of pictures?
Nov 4, 2011 12:29:57 #
Leaving your camera in the HDR setting all the time would be like visiting your favorite restaurant and finding that they've revised their menu and now it contains only one entree. After thirty days straight of filet mignon, you might find yourself craving a hamburger.
Hit your local bookstore, or go on Amazon, and buy a couple of books on HDR. Once you grasp the physics behind HDR, you too will probably become a fan.
Hit your local bookstore, or go on Amazon, and buy a couple of books on HDR. Once you grasp the physics behind HDR, you too will probably become a fan.
Nov 4, 2011 12:34:50 #
[quote=Nevada Chuck]Leaving your camera in the HDR setting all the time would be like visiting your favorite restaurant and finding that they've revised their menu and now it contains only one entree. After thirty days straight of filet mignon, you might find yourself craving a hamburger.
I like your reply. Tells me a lot. Thanks.
Indi
I like your reply. Tells me a lot. Thanks.
Indi
Nov 4, 2011 16:11:29 #
Meredith, I've not tried HDR yet, but I understand what it's about. Of the two photos, which one is closest to what you actually saw? The second one (Topaz) almost looks like a painting. Both are very nice, though.
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