Software for HDR
Sep 27, 2011 08:38:21 #
Any suggestions for the best and easiest software to use for HDR.
Sep 27, 2011 21:50:34 #
Check out NIK software for HDR as well as other plugins for Lightroom and PhotoShop.
There HDR software allows you to use one photograph or merge multiple photographs from AEB.
Russ
There HDR software allows you to use one photograph or merge multiple photographs from AEB.
Russ
Sep 27, 2011 21:51:51 #
Sep 27, 2011 22:07:43 #
drbarrymary wrote:
Any suggestions for the best and easiest software to use for HDR.
I use a free HDR program that works quite well:
http://www.fdrtools.com/front_e.php
Douglass
Chimney Rock & Thunder Mountain, Sedona AZ
Sep 27, 2011 22:15:53 #
Sep 27, 2011 22:16:02 #
At your suggestion I have just downloaded the software you recommend. Will give it a try. Thanks a lot.
Barry
Barry
Sep 28, 2011 00:47:38 #
drbarrymary wrote:
Any suggestions for the best and easiest software to use for HDR.
I have no problem just using the built-in HDR module in Photoshop CS5.
Sep 28, 2011 01:09:23 #
well if you don't want to pay for one. A great free one can be downloaded at www.cnet.com/downloads the name of the program is called fusion and it's very well put together for a free program. I used it for awhile before I upgraded to windows 7 ultimate 64bit edition. The only reason I don't use it now is the fact that it won't run on 64bit O.S. but they are working on it!
Sep 28, 2011 07:06:18 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Olono Photoengine , am testing this one right now.
and check here
http://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison
and check here
http://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison
Sep 28, 2011 07:09:12 #
pshaffer
Loc: Worthington, Ohio
I use Photomatix Pro. Recommended. Extremely flexible, to the point that at times it is hard to get the effect I want, because there are so many adjustments, and each affects the other. I do not have the full Photoshop (way too expensive IMHO). However, I do understand that Photomatix is more flexible, and in general a better program than PS. Regarding the cost of Photomatix- no more than a good filter, or a couple of good prints.
I also recommend a book - Practical HDR by Nightingale. Very practical, very useful, would have saved me hours of unproductive flailing had I had this at the outset.
Question for everyone: I currently have a camera that does only 3 bracketed exposures at ± 1 stop. Doesn't seem to do the trick usually. Some higher end cameras can do 9 exposures bridging a much wider EV. Experiences?
I also do Panoramas and I mix HDR and Panoramas. For the Pans I use Autopano. Again - highly recommended. This software performs feats of magic, IMHO.
I also recommend a book - Practical HDR by Nightingale. Very practical, very useful, would have saved me hours of unproductive flailing had I had this at the outset.
Question for everyone: I currently have a camera that does only 3 bracketed exposures at ± 1 stop. Doesn't seem to do the trick usually. Some higher end cameras can do 9 exposures bridging a much wider EV. Experiences?
I also do Panoramas and I mix HDR and Panoramas. For the Pans I use Autopano. Again - highly recommended. This software performs feats of magic, IMHO.
Sep 28, 2011 07:51:33 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
My d700 allows more than 3 exposures. If I could only do three in AEB, i would switch and change manually. Just my .02 cents.
How many I use depends entirely on the contrast range of the image involved. I also use a wireless remote and mirror lock up so I don't have to touch the camera after getting everything set up.
How many I use depends entirely on the contrast range of the image involved. I also use a wireless remote and mirror lock up so I don't have to touch the camera after getting everything set up.
Sep 28, 2011 08:33:13 #
Looks like it is the one to get. Will download the trial version and try to learn it.
Thanks, Barry
Thanks, Barry
Sep 28, 2011 19:56:13 #
I use HDR Efix Pro and I really like it. You can go to http://www.niksoftware.com/hdrefexpro/usa/entry.php and download it for free for 15 days to see if you like it well enough to buy it. I THINK it is $159.00 (?)
Sep 28, 2011 21:14:30 #
Sep 28, 2011 23:00:52 #
I love Photomatix.....it is easy and very effective and efficient. Much easier than Photoshop which I also have.
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