HDR
Jun 18, 2012 08:47:50 #
Wow ,very nice interesting photo,s i have put the website in my favourites and will take some time to read it,thanks for bringing it to my attension.
Graham
Graham
Jun 18, 2012 15:50:43 #
I use the bracketing feature on my Canon SX40. It shoots three different exposures. Works great for HDR.
Jun 18, 2012 17:56:18 #
Carl A wrote:
How many of you have used HDR. The Nikon D5100
has in camrea processing . But only takes 2 exposuresures
one slightly underexposed and one slightly overexposed
How do you set the camrea to take more then the 2
exposures. Does this have any thing to do with bracketing
? I am a bit confused on how this is done. Is the camera
set on JPEG and fine .The 2 books I have is not to clear
on this ... Thanks for any help
has in camrea processing . But only takes 2 exposuresures
one slightly underexposed and one slightly overexposed
How do you set the camrea to take more then the 2
exposures. Does this have any thing to do with bracketing
? I am a bit confused on how this is done. Is the camera
set on JPEG and fine .The 2 books I have is not to clear
on this ... Thanks for any help
My Nikon D700 does not have built-in HDR, but it is possible to set up a function key to quickly set the number of bracketing exposures and exposure increment (instead of having to wade through the menus to find all that whenever HDR is wanted). It is also possible to just take a series of photos at different exposures for HDR. I have used Photoshop CS3's "Merge to HDR" under "File/Automate" drop-down menus and it does a fairly decent job of it. I'll attach a rather non-exciting example of doing that for an HDR result that looks kinda "normal." The lighting was mid-day and very harsh and even with ADR (auto dynamic range), without using HDR the gable ends of the barn would come out very dark with no detail and the pavement would be entirely blown out to white. I was in "tourist mode" so the shots were totally hand held and I was surprised at how well Photoshop merged them. The tree leaves came out a little weird because the breezes were moving them quite a bit.
Homestead, Utah barn - 4-exposure HDR result
Jun 18, 2012 23:38:03 #
dar_clicks wrote:
quote=Carl A How many of you have used HDR. The N... (show quote)
Good detail but the colors seem to be muted. I didn't have all three of your exposures but I ran your final through Photomatix Pro to see if it could improve the color. Here is the result...
Photomaatix Pro Processing
Jun 18, 2012 23:52:38 #
I just got a Nikon D300s. There are a couple of settings and a button on the front to push which will take five photos from lightest to darkest. With the "0" setting being the normal photo. My photography friend, Ginny, is helping to teach me about my camera and HDR. I have seen the most amazing HDR shots processed in Photomatix Pro, such as those posted above. By taking a photo in HDR and processing it in the proper software, I understand the camera than gives you what your eye actually sees. Good luck to you and good luck to me.
Jun 18, 2012 23:56:58 #
That's wonderful Lionsgate! Thanks to all for the HDR websties and the informational input.
Jun 19, 2012 01:13:36 #
I just got a Nikon D300s. There are a couple of settings and a button on the front to push which will take five photos from lightest to darkest. With the "0" setting being the normal photo. My photography friend, Ginny, is helping to teach me about my camera and HDR. I have seen the most amazing HDR shots processed in Photomatix Pro, such as those posted above. By taking a photo in HDR and processing it in the proper software, I understand the camera than gives you what your eye actually sees. Good luck to you and good luck to me.
Jun 19, 2012 01:30:04 #
G'day all. Can I also suggest in addition to using Photomatix that you have a look at a programme called Dynamic HDR. It allows you the ability to use a single shot Jpeg image and create a HDR photo in psuedo mode. I use it often for single shots of moving images such as cars etc. If you have access to Topaz Labs plugin bundles you can create some amazing looking pictures. Goodluck guys....
Jun 19, 2012 01:50:49 #
Hi Miles of Smiles! Is what you are speaking a software program? Where might I get info on it? Like your pen name.
Jun 19, 2012 04:14:15 #
Sorry mate. DynamicHDR is a stand alone program whilst Topaz Labs is a plugin. I am if you google the names it will direct you to the relivant websites. They are both availible for download. Dynamic is a free program whilst Topaz is a 30day trial however the program speaks for itself and I am sure you will part with cash in the long term. Can I recomend if not already that you check out www.captainkimo.com. He is the god of HDR in my opinion and he is very forth coming with info should you require. I hope this helps a little in getting you started and look forward to seeing the fruits of your labor. Let me know if I can help further.
Jun 19, 2012 10:00:46 #
Thanks ever so much, Miles of Smiles. I will add these to my growing arsenal of photo information. Will remember your kind offer of further help.
You and the others like you who so willingly share your knowledge and expertise are the reason I love this site.
You and the others like you who so willingly share your knowledge and expertise are the reason I love this site.
Jun 19, 2012 10:08:04 #
I do not have a camera that does HDR processing, but I have seen several HDR pix taken by others. In every case, I look at those pix and want to use the Photomatix sliders to change something.
In-camera HDR seems to give more even exposure in scenes where there is a high range (hence the name, I suppose), but so far I prefer the editability of the software over the take it or leave it results in the camera.
In-camera HDR seems to give more even exposure in scenes where there is a high range (hence the name, I suppose), but so far I prefer the editability of the software over the take it or leave it results in the camera.
Jun 19, 2012 10:37:54 #
Miles of Smiles wrote:
G'day all. Can I also suggest in addition to using Photomatix that you have a look at a programme called Dynamic HDR. It allows you the ability to use a single shot Jpeg image and create a HDR photo in psuedo mode. I use it often for single shots of moving images such as cars etc. If you have access to Topaz Labs plugin bundles you can create some amazing looking pictures. Goodluck guys....
Photomatix pro will also import a single image for tonemapping under >File>open
The results are not as good as when you merge several differently exposed photo's but can sometimes do a mean job.
Hope this helps
Jun 19, 2012 11:29:23 #
Dizzydreams wrote:
Photomatix pro will also import a single image for tonemapping under >File>open
The results are not as good as when you merge several differently exposed photo's but can sometimes do a mean job.
Hope this helps
Photomatix pro will also import a single image for tonemapping under >File>open
The results are not as good as when you merge several differently exposed photo's but can sometimes do a mean job.
Hope this helps
There is another technique for using a single image, and it provides much better results than single image tonemapping. Bring up the photo you want in Bridge or Lightroom or Aperture and save it three or five times with exposures set at -2ev, -1ev, metered, +1ev and +2ev (or some variant of that). Bring these three or five files into Photomatix. Photomatix will give you a warning message because it reads from the EFIX that the exposures are the same.
Ignore that warning and process as normal.
Jun 19, 2012 11:56:28 #
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