HDR software
Jan 23, 2012 10:25:54 #
Here is a freeware program, that is better than the trial versions, as it has no limitations. It use to be a little agrevating to install, but I see they have added an installer to it.
There is also a documentary for it, it is a PDF file I suggest you download it also.
http://www.hdrlabs.com/picturenaut/
There is also a documentary for it, it is a PDF file I suggest you download it also.
http://www.hdrlabs.com/picturenaut/
Jan 23, 2012 10:35:45 #
Here're a couple early shots processed using the Nik HDR software. The software tamed the dynamic range of these shots, and rendered a useful image, although the noise in the shadows showed and required further processing in CS5. Generally, I go for a more natural look.
Portico, Plaza de Espana, Seville
Plaza de Espana, Seville
Jan 23, 2012 12:23:16 #
I have cs5 and you go can do HDR but photomatix gives a forever free trial with watermarks and the cool thing is you can process a single photo
Pretty cool
Pretty cool
Jan 23, 2012 12:37:56 #
egglady wrote:
Is there a free trial or download to try HDR? Does anyone know if it can be done on adobe CS5 program? thanks
Photomatix is considered among the best programs and it offers a free trial. HDR can be done in PS, but not as easily and effectively.
Jan 23, 2012 12:50:41 #
Jan 23, 2012 13:38:45 #
Yes, it is cool to process one photo using HDR software. This technique actually saves processing time. Nik HDR software also does a single photo, either in the RAW file format (from Bridge) or in the native *.PSD file format of CS5. Did the one below in Nik HDR software this morning, and converted it to b&W in CS5. Note that Nik HDR software can also produce a b&w image, but it now has limited presets for this treatment.
Redron wrote:
I have cs5 and you go can do HDR but photomatix gives a forever free trial with watermarks and the cool thing is you can process a single photo
Pretty cool
Pretty cool
Building Facing Prado, Madrid
Jan 23, 2012 17:13:14 #
I use Nik and if you want to use a single picture shot in JPEG you must first convert to a 32 bit which is very simple to do. I really like Nik
Jan 23, 2012 18:19:58 #
For freebies you might look at the following:
http://fusion.ns-point.com/ and also http://www.mediachance.com/hdri/index.html.
http://www.mediachance.com/plugins/redynamix.html
The last one is a free / cheap plug in for PS and PSE that isn't strictly HDR but makes a stab a simulating it. Some interesting effects can be produced.
I would suggest also looking for Photomatix online. I found, (through Amazon), a second hand, unregistered and unused copy for $45.
These programs will give a wide range of different results with the same image but the cost is low. Right? ;-)
Rob
http://fusion.ns-point.com/ and also http://www.mediachance.com/hdri/index.html.
http://www.mediachance.com/plugins/redynamix.html
The last one is a free / cheap plug in for PS and PSE that isn't strictly HDR but makes a stab a simulating it. Some interesting effects can be produced.
I would suggest also looking for Photomatix online. I found, (through Amazon), a second hand, unregistered and unused copy for $45.
These programs will give a wide range of different results with the same image but the cost is low. Right? ;-)
Rob
Jan 23, 2012 19:59:28 #
I googled hdr darkroom and found the link. I purchased it for 9.95 and it downloaded and installed fine. I tried to process some landscape shots and they are ok, not really the shots I want to process. For the money I can see what I think about hdr before spendin g $100.00
Jan 23, 2012 20:08:34 #
Jan 23, 2012 20:21:01 #
Check out Unified Color www.unifiedcolor.com, who offers several versions of HDR Expose. You can download a 30-day free trial and I would suggest Expose Express to try. After 30 days if you do not purchase the program you can still experiment with it but you cannot save anything. The program works like a charm.
Jan 23, 2012 20:49:16 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=nikonboy60 Hi i never tried HDR with cs5 bu... (show quote)
Agree with Jerry re Photomatix-- and I also used the 15% discount. I know photo merge can be done in PS-- but I like programs that make it easy. I've experimented with taking a single image and creating three separate TIFFs adjusting the lighting levels and then merging. Fun to experiment.
Jan 23, 2012 21:15:22 #
egglady wrote:
Is there a free trial or download to try HDR? Does anyone know if it can be done on adobe CS5 program? thanks
Hi egglady: Yesterday someone here at UHH suggested ReDynamix add on for Photoshop Elements. (it's supposed to be a plug in for most all Adobe photoshop program's) The examples they had of how it imitated true HDR were really great. I down loaded a trial copy for free. The regular copy is $20 or $49 I saw both prices listed at their website. Now the only problem is I can't find it anywhere but in my program files and if I click on it there it opens elements 10 but I can't figure out where it is or how to use it once the program is opened. Go figure...
Jan 23, 2012 23:52:00 #
Jan 24, 2012 00:27:22 #
Hi rob s:.. Thanks Once I knew what I was looking for and where to find it.. That was easy...
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