Learn the intricacies of High Dynamic Range photography from experts and get feedback on your work
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography offers a new range of creative possibilities to the photographer who is skilled in the technique. HDR requires specific camera skills as well as the use of specialized software, and the photographers who wrote this book are experts in both. They explain the process of shooting the same subject at different exposures, combining those shots into a single HDR image, fine-tuning brightness and contrast, minimizing noise, layering images, and more, including creative techniques with Photoshop and Lightroom.
You can submit your HDR images for feedback at photoworkshop.com.
* High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography offers creative possibilities through specific camera and software techniques that produce highly detailed and imaginative images
* Two professional photographers team up to provide expert instruction in HDR camera and software techniques for those new to HDR
* Covers the latest software and concepts, a comprehensive exploration of HDR basics, various techniques for shooting and merging images, and creative tricks with Photoshop and Lightroom
* Lavishly illustrated with new examples and full of suggestions for developing a personal HDR style
* Students can upload their own images for feedback at photoworkshop.com
Any photographer who is new to HDR will find this guide loaded with helpful instructions and encouraging advice.
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Höhe: 23.6 cm
Breite: 18.8 cm
Dicke: 22 mm
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978-1-118-09383-2 (9781118093832)
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PETE CARR is a freelance photographer whose work has been widely exhibited throughout the UK. He publishes his photographs on his award-winning daily photo blog, www.littletimemachine.com.
ROBERT CORRELL has written numerous books about photo-graphy, including Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies. He is also a talented musician and music producer.
Chapter 1 Dynamic Range and Digital Photography 2
Dynamic Range 4
Practical Effects of Limited Dynamic Range 7
Traditional Solutions 11
The HDR Solution 19
Chapter 2 Gearing Up for HDR 26
Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize 28
Common Camera Types for HDR 29
Important Camera Features 31
Useful HDR Accessories 36
Lenses and HDR 41
HDR Photography Software 44
RAW File Processing and Photo Management 46
Photo Editing 48
Chapter 3 Selecting and Photographing Subjects 54
Selecting a Scene 56
Setting Up on Location 65
Configuring the Camera 68
Taking Photos 74
Chapter 4 Generating and Tone Mapping HDR Images 80
The Big Picture 82
Processing Camera Raw Exposure Brackets 83
Generating HDR in Photomatix Pro 85
Tone Mapping in Photomatix Pro 91
Single-Exposure Pseudo HDR 96
Additional Processing Solutions 100
Chapter 5 Landscapes 108
Bringing Landscapes to Life with HDR 110
Composing Effective Landscapes 118
Working with Natural Light 124
Capturing Great Skies 134
Chapter 6 Buildings and Structures 142
Approaching Structures 144
Capturing Structural Details 154
Using the Sun to Your Advantage 164
Urban Construction in HDR 166
Dealing with City Lights 168
Shooting Buildings with Compact Cameras 171
Chapter 7 Cityscapes 178
The Wider Picture 180
Finding the Right Vantage Point 190
Chapter 8 Interiors 212
Understanding Interior Spaces 214
Shooting Large Interiors 222
The Smaller Picture 237
From the Inside Out 242
Chapter 9 Odds and Ends 248
Creating Panoramas in HDR 250
Fun Stuff 257
Working with Movement 274
Getting Creative with Pseudo-HDR 276
Chapter 10 Creative Possibilities 284
Thinking in Black and White 286
Converting HDR Images to Black and White 297
Toning Images 302
Cross-Processing 310
Glossary 318
Index 327
