HDR Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition

Description

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.

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