My very first attempt at HDR, Mumbles Lifeboat Station, Swansea, Wales.
What was used to edit this photo?
Photomatix or something else...
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography - post your HDR
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What was used to edit this photo?
Photomatix or something else...
Love this shot...
Hi and thanks for your comments I used Photomatix,
Ive never done one before but have always liked the effects HDR gives.
To be honest I just played with the sliders / presets to get and effect that I liked.
these are the originals btw
Ive never done one before but have always liked the effects HDR gives.
To be honest I just played with the sliders / presets to get and effect that I liked.
these are the originals btw
My very first attempt at HDR, Mumbles Lifeboat Station, Swansea, Wales.
I don't mean to be rude and I know this is your first attempt (which explains a lot) but when people talk about over-processed HDR this is what they mean. You went too far. And looking at your exposures you didn't need to use HDR for this.
Now, might I suggest something more like this: http://cl.ly/1T6K
Just for reference, here are (roughly, I closed it before I thought to do this) the settings for my processing of your images: http://cl.ly/1Spx
Hi emorydunn
Thank you for your comments. The purpose of posting here is to seek hints and tips - i get a little confused, because in this whole thread there are some over processed, some which appear to have had no processing, and others which are extremes etc.
Im guessing the subject plays a part in how people process these pics, and also I guess that its down to what pleases each individual eye - maybe im wrong?.
As i say this honestly is my first attempt, and I really appreciate you taking the time to pass comment in this big world
looking at your processing, it adds a warm effect to the pict, and as you say it takes away all the 'artificial' look of the image - thanks
Thank you for your comments. The purpose of posting here is to seek hints and tips - i get a little confused, because in this whole thread there are some over processed, some which appear to have had no processing, and others which are extremes etc.
Im guessing the subject plays a part in how people process these pics, and also I guess that its down to what pleases each individual eye - maybe im wrong?.
As i say this honestly is my first attempt, and I really appreciate you taking the time to pass comment in this big world
looking at your processing, it adds a warm effect to the pict, and as you say it takes away all the 'artificial' look of the image - thanks
Hi emorydunn
Thank you for your comments. The purpose of posting here is to seek hints and tips - i get a little confused, because in this whole thread there are some over processed, some which appear to have had no processing, and others which are extremes etc.
Im guessing the subject plays a part in how people process these pics, and also I guess that its down to what pleases each individual eye - maybe im wrong?.
As i say this honestly is my first attempt, and I really appreciate you taking the time to pass comment in this big world
looking at your processing, it adds a warm effect to the pict, and as you say it takes away all the 'artificial' look of the image - thanks
That's exactly the reason for posting here: to learn. And yeah, this thread is full of people who are just starting HDR and people who have been doing it for a long time so it's hard to get an idea of what is generally considered "good".
And yes, the subject is the most important part of an HDR images, just like any other image. The original idea behind HDR was to be able to extend the dynamic range of the camera so your final images look more like you remember them. And this was all well and good until the public got ahold of it and started making "artsy" surreal images. Some of these are really good (I can dig up a few if you want) but most aren't.
The problem is people treat it like any other filter and tend to go crazy and thus pure hatred of HDR was born.
No problem, I'm here to teach people what I know and learn about stuff I don't. Well, that sounds all fancy and philosophical, but it's true.
Yeah, that's the idea of HDR, to create something interesting but not jarring. The best HDRs are the ones that you can't really tell are HDR. Remember, when you tone map the image you want to create a nature looking image 90% of the time.
So these are my first attempts at HDR, I'm using Photomatix but I also have access to CS4 (that's what I did the borders with). PLEASE give me any suggestions you have, I know they're not great, I just can't make them POP like so many of these pictures. Plus, they're not great pictures anyways, I'm just trying to get the hang of the HDR, I have a couple better ideas for pictures...
LET ME KNOW!
LET ME KNOW!
What exactly is HDR photography.. For a person who doesn't know much about photography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging
You can do it in CS5 or download Photomatix. There is an option in Photoshop to merge to HDR, and CS5 even has an HDR tool now built in for tone mapping etc. Basically you need 2 or more images at different exposures (shot from your usually DSLR camera though some point and shoots can let you adjust exposures).. Then you merge them and play with the tonal mapping and curves to achieve a desired effect.
It is also recommended to take your shots on a tripod. You want the 2 or more images to be the same, just different exposures. That way if they are different, then they will be a bit blurred and the HDR won't come out right.
Anyways my two cents. Read the wiki, google is your best friend too.
Thanks for you help man.. What tool are you referring to above and under what program? Photoshop? or is that a different one..
Thanks!
Yah in Photoshop CS5 there is the old merge to HDR still in the same spot under automate, but there is a new tool in one of the menus up there that is a direct HDR manipulation tool. I don't know where exactly because I deleted the demo. You'll find it.
No problem, like anything else it takes trial and error. You want it to look as natural as possible, or go for the trendy high contrasted HDR effect.
To each his/her own on that front. Opinions differ on the usage of HDR as you will see by trolling back through this thread. Me, personally, I like the highly trendy effect in certain situations. Good luck and keep posting!
To each his/her own on that front. Opinions differ on the usage of HDR as you will see by trolling back through this thread. Me, personally, I like the highly trendy effect in certain situations. Good luck and keep posting!
I really Like these two new ones.
HDR is Awesome to play around with.
Thoughts?
I prefer this one, has a vintage film look to it.
Definitely +1
By the way jsf8x, thanks again for the help on that other thread
No problem man, I'm just learning HDR on Photoshop! I experienced the same problem and enter just seemed like common sense to me
My first HDR, taken with the auto-HDR feature in Sony NEX-5. The first one is how it looks out of camera, second one is PP'd in Aperture3. I think I prefer the PP'd, without it looks flat.
You wouldnt believe how much it helps to already have a good picture. I tried just bracketing random things, but it never really worked out. Then when i was at shoots and thought about it the end results came out much better.
Random:
Random Psuedo HDR via Topaz Adjust:
Planned:
Planned Psuedo HDR via Topaz Adjust:
All are clickable to my Flickr which should have all the EXIF Info. Any questions feel free to ask, oh and I usually use Photoshop for mine, as i find Photomatix kind of hard to learn.
This one was hand held. I need to re shoot it with a tripod, other than the alignment issue i really like how this came out.
If you're going to do HDR handheld, use continuous shooting (as long as your camera has AEB) so that the shots fire off quickly after eachother. That will help with alignment.
In my opinion, hand held HDR shots are a liitle difficult to achieve complete sharpness unless, you a have camera that shoots a minimum of 8fps. I have been practicing one shot HDR's lately and i think it's a great way to achieve hand held HDR shots.
On a lighter note, great shot NeGrito! I also live in Vegas. If you ever want to meet up and shoot, let me know.