HDR filter: useful or hocum
Oct 31, 2013 20:07:45 #
Here are two shots I modified with an HDR filter in a new software I got for the MAC. What do you think: Is this a useful tool for a special effect, or just a toy that should be ignored. Both shots are of the city of Kalului, Maui with a heavy storm overhead. They were taken from the deck of a cruise ship in the harbor. I appreciate your thoughts.
Sunlight & Rain
Maui Storm
Oct 31, 2013 20:20:38 #
Can be a very usefull tool...so long as you don't "overcook" it. Which many do...way to much. These however are pretty good.
Oct 31, 2013 20:23:56 #
GreyGeek wrote:
Here are two shots I modified with an HDR filter in a new software I got for the MAC. What do you think: Is this a useful tool for a special effect, or just a toy that should be ignored. Both shots are of the city of Kalului, Maui with a heavy storm overhead. They were taken from the deck of a cruise ship in the harbor. I appreciate your thoughts.
Post the originals so we can see the difference. Please.
Oct 31, 2013 20:42:40 #
I have a Mac and I'm interested in what program you used. These are not over cooked to me and I would also like to see the before shots.
Oct 31, 2013 21:03:28 #
That is some amazing light! Beautiful scenics too. I also would like to have you post the originals, if you have.
Oct 31, 2013 21:12:13 #
Oct 31, 2013 21:12:39 #
You didn't overdo. Overdone looks like dryer lint and you see a lot of that, but I'm sure people will get better as they use the feature and learn more. These look rich and pretty.
Oct 31, 2013 21:14:15 #
Oct 31, 2013 21:16:55 #
GreyGeek wrote:
Here are the originals
I think you gained some nice punch with the HDR. What do you think?
Oct 31, 2013 21:20:29 #
The software is called INTENSIFY and is available in Mac App Store for a mere $29.99. Given your comments, I'd say it's worth it.
I like the results, but I've looked at them too long and played with them too much to make an objective decision. I'll play with a few more and post those too.
Thanks.
I like the results, but I've looked at them too long and played with them too much to make an objective decision. I'll play with a few more and post those too.
Thanks.
Oct 31, 2013 21:24:55 #
GreyGeek wrote:
The software is called INTENSIFY and is available in Mac App Store for a mere $29.99. Given your comments, I'd say it's worth it.
I like the results, but I've looked at them too long and played with them too much to make an objective decision. I'll play with a few more and post those too.
Thanks.
I like the results, but I've looked at them too long and played with them too much to make an objective decision. I'll play with a few more and post those too.
Thanks.
Give it a fresh look in the morning. Eyeballs get tired! I was in the hospital yesterday and missed being on UHH today. Today I've been on UHH for 15 hours! And I'm not caught up yet. Good grief. I think the meds they gave me in the hospital gave me extra energy today. :-P
Oct 31, 2013 21:50:17 #
Thanks for posting the originals. It's very helpful to compare.
Oct 31, 2013 22:00:45 #
Some sections of these images I prefer the original, while other sections I prefer on the processed version.
One of the neat things about converting to layers is the ability to select different parts of the image (original/processed) to make up the final image. Effects do not necessarily need to applied on a global scale.
One of the neat things about converting to layers is the ability to select different parts of the image (original/processed) to make up the final image. Effects do not necessarily need to applied on a global scale.
Nov 1, 2013 02:10:31 #
GreyGeek wrote:
The software is called INTENSIFY and is available in Mac App Store for a mere $29.99. Given your comments, I'd say it's worth it.
I like the results, but I've looked at them too long and played with them too much to make an objective decision. I'll play with a few more and post those too.
Thanks.
I like the results, but I've looked at them too long and played with them too much to make an objective decision. I'll play with a few more and post those too.
Thanks.
Thank you for the info
Nov 1, 2013 04:57:50 #
Personally...I'd rather if the dynamic range is too much for one shot, to blend them more realistically or dodge and burn to help them.
I've never been a fan of HDR and rarely seen it done extremely well.
It's one of those things like Nehru collars that (when you look back) you'll cringe...:)
Subtle is always good.
After looking at your images...you can really do something with these in Lightroom...dodge and burn to bring out the details...impart some warmth to the water....intensify the blues...bring out the houses...make the clouds more angry...etc.
No need to cook them in the HDR oven.
I've never been a fan of HDR and rarely seen it done extremely well.
It's one of those things like Nehru collars that (when you look back) you'll cringe...:)
Subtle is always good.
After looking at your images...you can really do something with these in Lightroom...dodge and burn to bring out the details...impart some warmth to the water....intensify the blues...bring out the houses...make the clouds more angry...etc.
No need to cook them in the HDR oven.
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