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Learn to create your own HDR masterpiece
HDR photography opens a new vista of possibilities to any photographer. It doesn't require the most expensive gear or a PhD in physics -- only your creative vision, a bit of software, and the guidance you'll find in this book. Learn the technique, how to set up your camera for bracketing exposures to create HDR images, and how to work the magic that creates your final HDR photo. Explore, experiment, and enjoy.
Learn to identify excellent HDR subjects-- landscapes, cityscapes, interior settings, natural surroundings, and more
Understand the process and purpose of tone mapping
Explore HDR equipment and learn how you can make the most of your camera
Use Photomatix Pro and learn to evaluate other HDR software
Share your images and interact with other HDR students at photoworkshop.com
List of contents
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
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