HDR pp

[Mmarques]

Hi!
I've seen alot of people posting their HDR edited pictures.
I would like to know how this is done, is it a HDR software or can you do this in photoshop etc?
Thanks
Marco

 

[swanseamale47]

In the newer versions of photoshop you have an HDR option, you can also get a faux hdr style in most processing software. True hdr requires several images shot at different exposures which are then blended together (the best bits of each essentailly) in the hdr software. My personl favorite is Photomatix, but Nik HDR effx pro is also popular, others includ Oleono, Dynamic photo hdr, Artizen, luminance hdr, and many others.

 

[Mmarques]

Thanks for the info, I'm using elements 8.
Are any of the ones you mentions free versions or not?

 

[swanseamale47]

Yes check out this link http://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison/ theres a couple of those free.
Most have a trial version so you can try them out.

 

[Mmarques]

Thanks Wayne, I shall have a go this weekend

 

[carlosb]

For me Photomatix is the best of the bunch, comes with plug ins for Photoshop, Lightroom and Aperture depending on version. Not free but very good and you can use the trial first.