HDR Question
Feb 18, 2012 11:13:49 #
I like to experiment with people too . . . heh heh . . . Sorry, that was creepy even for me. Nicely done jaysnave.
Feb 18, 2012 11:52:59 #
Was away from the laptop for awhile - now back and thankful for your replies and help. Never would have thought about under and over exposing in PP. I realize it may not be optimum but it's another way to "skin the cat". Thanks again to all for your ideas and expertise. Will soon let you see how it goes for me. jthomas
Feb 18, 2012 12:08:57 #
My husband and his sister. I took this photo while we were out on their boat on Lake Bomoseen Vermont. This was done in Photomatix Pro, from one photo. Since the process always seems to leave lots of dark patches on skin, I brought it over to Gimp for some softening afterwards. If you just play with the programs you already have, you are bound to come up with something you like :)
The original
After Photomatix and Gimp
Feb 18, 2012 12:35:15 #
djw60 wrote:
From a single image, upload to your computer, then make 2 more copies, (or more), and change the brightness on each of the copies. If you are using 3 photos, keep the original as is, on the copies, turn the brightness halfway down on one, and the brightness halfway up on the other.
The way to the best results using this method would be to use RAW images and not JPEG. Although, either way, like you mentioned, this is not true HDR and a single RAW in Photomatix is going to be better anyway.
I'm guessing you used your method here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/tpr?p=386306&t=26054
A suggestion (and only one that is my opinion as I have done this sort of faux-HDR myself) is to be more conservative with the saturation.
Feb 18, 2012 12:52:58 #
jaysnave wrote:
Mother-in-law sat still; TV image did not.The attached photo is actually my 1st experiment using three bracketed shots. Was sitting in my mother in law's living room.
Original
Feb 18, 2012 13:37:35 #
Feb 18, 2012 13:55:50 #
yes, I agree with the saturation. I just did this quickly so I could post it. I am always learning too, and the more I play with different methods, the more I discover what I like and don't like. No matter, it's fun :)
Feb 18, 2012 13:57:32 #
Feb 18, 2012 14:54:09 #
A "one" image done in Photomatix. My siser in laws dog, Anna. They live right on the lake, hence the water in the windows.
Done using one photo, one exposure.
Feb 18, 2012 15:29:06 #
I think Photomatix and NIK are probably both pretty good. I use NIK as I bought the complete edition... LOVE SilverEfex! Attached is the sax player done as one image in NIKs tone mapping. Not too heavy on the HDR.
Feb 18, 2012 16:25:36 #
jthomas wrote:
I've not yet started tinkering w/ HDR but want to do so. The big question I have is how to get a photo of person/people w/ 3 exposures and have them stand or sit still enough to switch between exposures and get 3 exact over-lays. I see it working w/ landscape shots on a tripod but does it work w/ any scene where something in the scene changes/moves between the 3 "takes"? Thanks for your help. jthomas
Photomatrix Pro allows you to use a ghosting feature. This will process your bracketed pics and you select those areas where there is movement. The software solves for the movement. It works well. If I am not in need of ghosting correction, I prefer Nik's HDR Effects HDR software. They are both excellent programs.
Feb 18, 2012 16:28:10 #
jthomas wrote:
I've not yet started tinkering w/ HDR but want to do so. The big question I have is how to get a photo of person/people w/ 3 exposures and have them stand or sit still enough to switch between exposures and get 3 exact over-lays. I see it working w/ landscape shots on a tripod but does it work w/ any scene where something in the scene changes/moves between the 3 "takes"? Thanks for your help. jthomas
This is my try at HDR B&W to use with my new printer which has 3 shades of black ink. (Canon 2880)
B & W
original
Feb 18, 2012 16:58:29 #
i really love all of the images that have been posted. As we gain more experience with hdr it will only get better and better. Great work to one and all.
Feb 18, 2012 21:57:46 #
Jamers
Loc: Michigan
cheineck wrote:
I think Photomatix and NIK are probably both pretty good. I use NIK as I bought the complete edition... LOVE SilverEfex! Attached is the sax player done as one image in NIKs tone mapping. Not too heavy on the HDR.
Now this HDR looks more natural than many I have seen, good job.
Feb 19, 2012 00:41:02 #
I just wanted to say thank you for answering my question you have all be very helpful and informative. For the first time I think I understand the process. Thanks again
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