How i will do the perfect HDR

[ghaith.salih]

Always try to do this technique correctly, but do not go out a good result

What are the proper ways to get out well?

What is your advice?

 

[ishafizan]

post some samples. we cant read minds

 

[ghaith.salih]

I need to work in a general way

Sometimes I use the program Dynamic-Photo HDR

However, the amendments are very limited because the program uses a single image

But when I use the program Photomatix Pro 3

Which uses 3 images Ptaarbat different

The final product is not identical and the three images are not identical

 

[ishafizan]

i've used photomatix ... i find that the settings that u may have saved/memorise may not work automatically with other blends. In other words, different images require a different recipe. ie the strength (detail enhancer) that u apply to an image may not immediately look good on the other.

i would say the perfect hdr is an image that doesnt look hdr-ed

 

[Drake]

i would say the perfect hdr is an image that doesnt look hdr-ed

This is why in my opinion the best HDR image is made in Photoshop, using layer masks and painting in just the elements you need. This way you get realistic photos, not cartoons.

 

[ghaith.salih]

I firmly believe that all the pictures you need to Settings, and various amendments, but always Twagdani problem is a mismatch of the three images in full detail
I have always be differences in the parties to the objects in the image and therefore distorted image

 

[ghaith.salih]

i would say the perfect hdr is an image that doesnt look hdr-ed

This is why in my opinion the best HDR image is made in Photoshop, using layer masks and painting in just the elements you need. This way you get realistic photos, not cartoons.

Indeed this is what I need
I hope to find some lessons about this technique

 

[Over Exposed]

Some general tips I can offer in my limited experience. Tripod use is recommended to keep the frames near identical. Use a minimal of three exposures at 2 stop intervals, and vary when needed for extremely dynamic scenes and special needs. Avoid moving subjects or elements in your composition (ie: people walking, cars, flags, etc.). Also as mentioned above, get to know the effect of each control option and play with each to find the right balance for each individual image. For me, Photomatix is the most intuitive to use, and allows you to view the results of each control adjustment as you go.

 

[SlickSalmon]

i would say the perfect hdr is an image that doesnt look hdr-ed

This is why in my opinion the best HDR image is made in Photoshop, using layer masks and painting in just the elements you need. This way you get realistic photos, not cartoons.

Indeed this is what I need
I hope to find some lessons about this technique

The layer mask technique is discussed in detail in "The Photoshop Elements 9 Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski. Otherwise, most people use one of the HDR processing programs like Photomatix. But the image you get out of these programs requires quite a bit of post-processing to look 'real', so you end up having to buy Photoshop or some equivalent program anyway.

 

[WesternGuy]

You can find some HDR tutorials here - HDR Photography Explained - Video Tutorial | JHP Video Tutorials - Free Photography Tutorials and you will find a somewhat more detailed one here - NatureScapes.Net - The High Dynamic Range (HDR) Landscape Photography Tutorial. There are a lot more, if you just Google "HDR Tutorial" you can find them.

Hope this helps a bit...

WesternGuy

 

[Irishwake]

HDR is nothing without good images to work with in the first place. Shoot in RAW, shoot it(and by this i mean 5 or 6 bracketed shots) 5 or 6 times at various settings on the camera so you have multiple (bracketed) images to work with. Beyond that, it all depends on what you consider "good" HDR. Over processed, under processed, black and white... A lot of good links above my post as well.

 

[mwesley]

I agree with Drake. Photoshop and layers. Really, I personally feel it important to properly expose for each and every tonal range within the image. Make a proper exposure for your brightest highlight, then capture a proper exposure for your deepest shadow. Start with that! Then, you'll want to ensure that every other tonal range that falls between the brightest bright and the darkest dark is also properly exposed. Chances are you'll have to then make a few more exposures, perhaps to expose for tones 2.5 stops brighter than the shadows, 2.5 stops darker than the highlights, and then one more exposure to properly expose the tones that fall 5 stops away (right in the middle) from the brightest highlight/darkest shadow. Stack these five images (or even just the first two) in Photoshop, and then simply bring through the properly exposes areas where needed. This will render what looks to be a natural, un-touched photograph.

 

[mwesley]

Just to add to this ... I mentioned this on another post: Read up on The Zone System. If you understand the principles of The Zone System (film photography), you'll understand exactly what you need to do to achieve the perfect HDR image.