HDR Photography
Feb 2, 2013 09:19:49 #
I'm looking for a good book on HDR photography, one that explains the basics and what you need to know as a beginner plus all the extras like equipment, any digital programs for the computer, and learning resources ~ please help!
Feb 2, 2013 09:31:40 #
andersland wrote:
I'm looking for a good book on HDR photography, one that explains the basics and what you need to know as a beginner plus all the extras like equipment, any digital programs for the computer, and learning resources ~ please help!
Photomatix is a good HDR program, and www.stuckincustoms.com is a good web site. Doing a Google search will get you more info than you want. :D
It seems there are two approaches to HDR: artsy and realistic. You can combine light and dark shots to get one that is properly exposed all over. You can also get some strange effects.
Feb 2, 2013 09:39:19 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=andersland I'm looking for a good book on H... (show quote)
Strange? Try other-worldly. ;)
Feb 2, 2013 10:24:36 #
I'm aware of Stuck in Customs, was introduced to his work and then the website ~ love love love his work and big reason why I so desperately wish to try this technique, I'm also aware of Photomatrix what I'm looking for is a hard copy book I can purchase (Barnes & Noble maybe?) that explains more what is involved and how to approach doing HDR before I make a big $$$ investment. So~ Any useful suggestions?
Feb 2, 2013 10:48:26 #
Trey Ratcliff (blogmeister at Stuck in Customs) is probably your best source. His book "A World in HDR" has some terrific examples as well as tutorials at the end.
In reality, though, HDR photography is a lot like golf or sailing or skiing. It will take you one day to learn how to do it and lots and lots of practice to learn how to do it well.
In reality, though, HDR photography is a lot like golf or sailing or skiing. It will take you one day to learn how to do it and lots and lots of practice to learn how to do it well.
Feb 2, 2013 11:00:55 #
Download the trial of Photomatrix, full program is like $40 (I think). The trial has their watermark so if you do so, just buy it. You'll recoup your investment quickly. Works best on landscapes, "aged", sepia, fun to see the outcome once you start tweaking. This is a favorite, looks like one could reach out and touch him! Have fun! :-D
Feb 2, 2013 11:35:58 #
Thanks I love Trey and I'll definitely use your suggestions but I think I'll still be making a trip to Barnes & Noble for additional sources.
Feb 2, 2013 11:38:16 #
Also, I admire the image of the horse but it looks kind of fake to me, over processed or something and that's not the way I roll. Maybe this would work better for a Jan Ver Meer type portrait?
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Feb 2, 2013 19:11:14 #
andersland wrote:
I'm looking for a good book on HDR photography, one that explains the basics and what you need to know as a beginner plus all the extras like equipment, any digital programs for the computer, and learning resources ~ please help!
Here is a link to four free programs you can play with.
Feb 2, 2013 20:02:41 #
Hear you loud and clear andersland, we all need feedback. Funny part is I've sold a dozen of the horse prints. Just lucky I guess ;) (could stand to back up the tone! Tx!)
Feb 3, 2013 06:55:42 #
Single Infrared image Tonemapped with Photomatix .
( this is not a multi-file HDR File )
Glen.
( this is not a multi-file HDR File )
Glen.
Feb 3, 2013 07:18:51 #
I'm surprised that nobody mentioned NIK HDR Efex Pro. I have used PhotoMatix and find it very unfriendly. HDR Efex Pro is very User Friendly and even comes with a number of presets. Once a preset is selected, you can tweak it still further to obtain the best image. I don't think I'll ever go back to PhotoMatix.
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