My First Attempt With HDR Editing: This is my first attempt at using the Photoshop's HDR Toning Adjustment. One thing in mind is that if you are adjusting you image in hrd that you...

brokeweb Loc: Philadelphia

This is my first attempt at using the Photoshop's HDR Toning Adjustment. One thing in mind is that if you are adjusting you image in hrd that you need to flatten all the layers in your image before you make the adjustment:

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modeladay Loc: West Virginia

I thought I would let you know that Photoshop is very weak in this department. It will greatly hinder your efforts, try Photomatic. Also check out this HDR I just posted using this software.

"Unique WV school"

good luck
dusty

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

brokeweb wrote:

This is my first attempt at using the Photoshop's HDR Toning Adjustment. One thing in mind is that if you are adjusting you image in hrd that you need to flatten all the layers in your image before you make the adjustment:

i assume this shows what not to do?

modeladay Loc: West Virginia

Yea, kind of:-)

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

modeladay wrote:

Yea, kind of:-)

good job

:thumbup:

brokeweb Loc: Philadelphia

modeladay wrote:

I thought I would let you know that Photoshop is very weak in this department. It will greatly hinder your efforts, try Photomatic. Also check out this HDR I just posted using this software.

"Unique WV school"

good luck
dusty

Do you mean Photomatrix?

modeladay Loc: West Virginia

brokeweb wrote:

modeladay wrote:

I thought I would let you know that Photoshop is very weak in this department. It will greatly hinder your efforts, try Photomatic. Also check out this HDR I just posted using this software.

"Unique WV school"

good luck
dusty

Do you mean Photomatrix?

Yea, I don't know what I was thinking, I also have Eflex HDR PRO but Photomatrix does a better job of aliening and removing ghosts.

brokeweb Loc: Philadelphia

docrob wrote:

brokeweb wrote:

This is my first attempt at using the Photoshop's HDR Toning Adjustment. One thing in mind is that if you are adjusting you image in hrd that you need to flatten all the layers in your image before you make the adjustment:

i assume this shows what not to do?

Remember when you assume, you make an "ass" out of "u" and "me".

Lucian Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio

The best HDR programme is NIK HDR Software but is more pricey than Photomatrix and for most people's needs that will suffice. NIK HDR is a more comprehensive HDR programme.

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

brokeweb wrote:

docrob wrote:

brokeweb wrote:

This is my first attempt at using the Photoshop's HDR Toning Adjustment. One thing in mind is that if you are adjusting you image in hrd that you need to flatten all the layers in your image before you make the adjustment:

i assume this shows what not to do?

Remember when you assume, you make an "ass" out of "u" and "me".

just "u" in this case

JanSteen Loc: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Brokeweb: I applaud you for trying out the HDR process. At first glance, some of the colors just jump out at you almost in a 3-D sense, which I guess is one of the effects desired. I've never tried it myself, but kudos if this is your first attempt!
May I suggest one thing? If you plan to go back to this location, you might hold the camera closer to the ground - in essence shooting "up" at the building. Using a wide angle lens might you assist you in creating the illusion of angles towards both sides bringing the center of the photo closer top you. And that's where the effects are after all. Just a suggestion. Keep it up!

JanSteen Loc: Amsterdam, Netherlands

...to you. I meant.

brokeweb Loc: Philadelphia

JanSteen wrote:

Brokeweb: I applaud you for trying out the HDR pro... (show quote)

Thanks JanSteen for your suggestion. I will do that. I am just playing with the hdr filter learning as I go along. Sampling what I have done to get constructive feedback. I thank you sincerely for your help.

brokeweb Loc: Philadelphia

docrob wrote:

brokeweb wrote:

docrob wrote:

brokeweb wrote:

This is my first attempt at using the Photoshop's HDR Toning Adjustment. One thing in mind is that if you are adjusting you image in hrd that you need to flatten all the layers in your image before you make the adjustment:

i assume this shows what not to do?

Remember when you assume, you make an "ass" out of "u" and "me".

just "u" in this case

I do not mind being trashed as long as you tell me why you feel the way that you do. When you insult me, I came to the conclusion that you are either a jerk or you do not know what you are talking about. Since you claim to have 30 years of photography experience, I am swinging to the jerk side. So feel free to make an ass out yourself at my expense.

modeladay Loc: West Virginia

Brokeweb, Let the HDR software do just of aliening the photos, than do your post processing using PS and or LR. I can only tell you I make adjustments based on what I see which may not be what you like. I personally do not like the over cooked look although I have seen some photos where it looks neat...but not often.

The biggest thing in my opinion is sharpening and cleaning up the noise afterwards. The best software I have found is the plugin Topaz DeNoise. It cleans things up really well without losing a lot of clarity...gives the photo a real nice finished look at least for me

good luck
dusty