I do HDR ocasionally, but not too often.I will likely dedicate the month of May to challenge myself to learn more hands on. I am by no sense of the word an expert in it. It can be fun, time consuming, and in some cases, a waste of time.
A lot of comments were made wanting to know more about it. To simplify, HDR is multiple photos of the same thing (maybe 3-5) going from highly overexposed to highly underexposed. Computer tools like Photoshop, Photomatix, and FDR Tools mash or layer them all together. This way, you can add dimension, a dream like surreal nature, or just balance exposue better through the zones (Zone System photog is a similarly different subject, used by Ansel Adams...3/10 Outdoor Photography magazine has a good write up on it), and work with more vivid color, if you want.
Following are some links for those interested. Oh yeah, a tripod should be in your arsenal. Thanks!
A free trial of Photomatix software (you dont have to have the software. I just dont care for Photoshop's HDR capability. That's just me)
I love HDR photos.
I tried before to do some HRD but I failed. Probably I should try for a week or two to do only HDR.
Can't wait to see your HDR photos.
..I just processed images I shot this AM with my old, old Nikon D1H. Never shot HDR with it before. For whatever reason (can't explain), they look better than the ones shot with my D40x. If anyone knows why a 9 year old camera will outdo a newer one, please explain!
I also use photomatix. I tried HDR before w/ my old canon powershot but they never came out too well.
Now that i'm using my Canon Rebel they seem to come out much better.
I'm kind of straying away from HDR as it tends to make things look surreal. Photomatix also has a function called Exposure Fusion (or blend depending on your version of photomatix)
I use photomatix software. It is much easier and better in my opinion as well. I have only started taking HDR photos within the last two months. I am self teaching myself. (i.e. read books and just going out and taking lots of pictures)
thanks for starting this discussion, chris. i can never get this right. i use one photo, btw =) i just change their exposures on cs4 then i drag all 3 to photomatix that pretty much does everything and i just play with the sliders until they look hdr enough =)
what's exposure fusion? is it different from hdr? how do you use it on photomatix?
Guys! just finished my first HDR photo.. had a hard time doing it and im still not sure if im on the right track.. so PLEASE PLEASE i need your feedback! haha thanks!!!!
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I tried before to do some HRD but I failed. Probably I should try for a week or two to do only HDR.
Can't wait to see your HDR photos.
I also use photomatix. I tried HDR before w/ my old canon powershot but they never came out too well.
Now that i'm using my Canon Rebel they seem to come out much better.
I'm kind of straying away from HDR as it tends to make things look surreal. Photomatix also has a function called Exposure Fusion (or blend depending on your version of photomatix)
I'm liking Exposure Fusion more because it keeps the realistic feel but blends the exposures so you don't get a washed out sky.
These are my two best examples: http://365project.org/spdfreak/365/2010-03-31 http://365project.org/spdfreak/365/2010-04-05
Here are my attempts at HDR. http://365project.org/cw24/365/2010-04-07 http://365project.org/cw24/365/2010-03-31 http://365project.org/cw24/365/2010-03-19
what's exposure fusion? is it different from hdr? how do you use it on photomatix?
thanks again.,
However, I dont want to derail this thread. Back to HDR...
I would highly suggest trying 3 separate photos instead of modifying 1 in photoshop. You might be pleasantly surprised :)
I agree with Mark. I have tried the one photo, and alter the exposure route, and the results are less than dynamic.
I'll try it sometime soon (hopefully)
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ah here's the link:
http://365project.org/bjornatutubo/365/2010-04-08