HDR for UHH
Oct 20, 2017 10:54:24 #
I use photomatix pro and get excellent results even though its an older version. Only comment I will make is to practice and learn the software so you don't overdue your pictures.
Oct 20, 2017 11:12:07 #
Oct 20, 2017 11:29:03 #
I use HDR quite a bit in my Real Estate work. My preference is Lightroom as I already have it. I have not personally tested anything else for that reason and that I am perfectly happy with what Lightroom can do and does. I would also caution that less is better in most cases. Best of luck.
Oct 20, 2017 11:43:37 #
Robert Bailey
Loc: Canada
This topic has been discussed before, but here is a useful link:
https://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison/
"Captain Kimo" has tested and rated 20 different HDR programs.
Note that not all of them work with both Windows and Mac.
He does a yearly update.
https://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison/
"Captain Kimo" has tested and rated 20 different HDR programs.
Note that not all of them work with both Windows and Mac.
He does a yearly update.
Oct 20, 2017 11:44:33 #
Robert Bailey
Loc: Canada
I used to use Photoshop to do HDR but switched to Photomatix Pro a few years ago.
Photomatix is FAR superior to Photoshop in this category.
Photomatix is FAR superior to Photoshop in this category.
Oct 20, 2017 12:05:43 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
Robert Bailey wrote:
I used to use Photoshop to do HDR but switched to Photomatix Pro a few years ago.
Photomatix is FAR superior to Photoshop in this category.
Photomatix is FAR superior to Photoshop in this category.
You do HDR in Photoshop with simple layers, which gives you a far more natural result. Merging raw files in ACR can be a good option too.
Oct 20, 2017 12:13:22 #
photodoc16 wrote:
Wolfman!
Photomatix Pro 6 is advertised on Amazon at $51.50.
Sounds like a bargain.
Thanks,
Photodoc16
Photomatix Pro 6 is advertised on Amazon at $51.50.
Sounds like a bargain.
Thanks,
Photodoc16
That is a good deal, and since it's thru Amazon, your protected. I did see that.
Oct 20, 2017 12:21:00 #
Do you already use LR? If so, use it with the Free Nik plugins to do HDR.
Oct 20, 2017 12:25:09 #
Clapperboard wrote:
Wolfman I have been playing with HDR and a self devised system with some success for nearly three years. I am leaning to thinking V5 of Photomatix is actually better than V6. V6 may have advantages in the later stages of processing but when I tried these out I only used the initial HDR blending of images.
I don't use it a lot but since, I did have version 5, I was able to get a free upgrade to ver. 6
Oct 20, 2017 12:34:14 #
When you view a landscape or city scenic often the EV range is great and HDR can be useful or NOT in PP. Graduated ND filters are useful with these and preferred; to reduce the sky and increase the exposure. How do you blend frames in HDR when the whisper of the wind has rustled the foilage? I learned to shoot RAW ETTR and bracket numerous exposures to have what's needed for PP. I have HDR on camera in my Canon 5D Mark III and Photomatix, and six additional apps on my computers, but with little use. The point is that its a useful tool when appropriate.
I have no experience with Elements 13, but I read it a basic workspace. Personally I have and use DxO Optics Pro 11 Elite, LR & PS and a gaggle of plugins. There is so much more use for tools they supply than an HDR app that my suggestion is that you look at stepping up to one in the order I mentioned them. Moving from Elements to HDR is not going to expand your PP ability; save for the few shots it's useful for.
I have no experience with Elements 13, but I read it a basic workspace. Personally I have and use DxO Optics Pro 11 Elite, LR & PS and a gaggle of plugins. There is so much more use for tools they supply than an HDR app that my suggestion is that you look at stepping up to one in the order I mentioned them. Moving from Elements to HDR is not going to expand your PP ability; save for the few shots it's useful for.
photodoc16 wrote:
Papa,
My current PP is done mainly with Elements 13. It isn't set up for HDR work and so I am asking for suggestions.
13+ EV translates to about 13 stops doesn't it? That is one huge density range. Is that your criteria for HDR use? Isn't it also
greater than most cameras can even capture?
Thanks,
Photodoc16
My current PP is done mainly with Elements 13. It isn't set up for HDR work and so I am asking for suggestions.
13+ EV translates to about 13 stops doesn't it? That is one huge density range. Is that your criteria for HDR use? Isn't it also
greater than most cameras can even capture?
Thanks,
Photodoc16
Oct 20, 2017 13:06:21 #
Elements 13 is a good start, I have added a full set of Topaz filters which gives me a wide range of PP ability. The nice thing about Topaz is once you purchase the filters, upgrades are free.
Oct 20, 2017 13:23:22 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
papa wrote:
How do you blend frames in HDR when the whisper of the wind has rustled the foilage?
You simply mask out that area and use a single exposure.
Oct 20, 2017 14:15:13 #
Robert Bailey wrote:
This topic has been discussed before, but here is a useful link:
https://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison/
"Captain Kimo" has tested and rated 20 different HDR programs.
Note that not all of them work with both Windows and Mac.
He does a yearly update.
https://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison/
"Captain Kimo" has tested and rated 20 different HDR programs.
Note that not all of them work with both Windows and Mac.
He does a yearly update.
For a guy who's mostly a contrarian (I use Mac vs. PC, for example), I'm delighted to see the two products I mentioned earlier are listed at the #1 and #2 spots.
Oct 20, 2017 15:18:23 #
Oct 20, 2017 15:21:23 #
I use Elements 14 and Photomatix Pro 6.0; just wish it could plug onto Elements. Just got Aurora 18 for PC which should have an Elements plug on before end of year with a free update. It too can do single or burst. I experimented with a shot which I just could not get right using Photomatix. Some of the additional processing options in Aurora enabled me to make the image right. Both are good programs; you can't go wrong with either of them,
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