HDR software

[edouble]

What is the cheapest way to create an HDR image? From what I understand you need a RAW editor and the HDR program. Is there are a bundle program specific for this? What are the most common programs to use?

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[icassell]

Probably the most popular HDR software is Photomatix. You can get a free trial, but it puts a watermark on each image.

HDR photo software & plugin for Lightroom, Aperture & Photoshop - Tone Mapping, Exposure Fusion & HDR Imaging for photography

 

[PreludeX]

Probably the most popular HDR software is Photomatix. You can get a free trial, but it puts a watermark on each image.

HDR photo software & plugin for Lightroom, Aperture & Photoshop - Tone Mapping, Exposure Fusion & HDR Imaging for photography

i second this

 

[edouble]

Thanks guys I will check out Photomatix! Do I still need to purchase Photoshop?

 

[PreludeX]

Thanks guys I will check out Photomatix! Do I still need to purchase Photoshop?

you dont have too... but it does help!

 

[edouble]

Thanks guys I will check out Photomatix! Do I still need to purchase Photoshop?

you dont have too... but it does help!

I downloaded Photomatix and appears to be fairly simple to use. I think I am going to stick with free Paint.net for now until I purchase Photoshop.

 

[PreludeX]

Thanks guys I will check out Photomatix! Do I still need to purchase Photoshop?

you dont have too... but it does help!

I downloaded Photomatix and appears to be fairly simple to use. I think I am going to stick with free Paint.net for now until I purchase Photoshop.

Whatever works for your needs... like i said, ill get back with you on photomatix

 

[jeffgdp]

Whats a good HDR programm that has good manual adjustment options? So far I have seen some very easy to use but too simple applications that create a "one fit all" HDR look which doesn't leave much room for customization if you know what I mean.

 

[edouble]

Why do you need to use a photo editing program after HDR editing?