HDR?!?!?!

[TheBiscuitMafia]

Hi there,
I was just wondering what is HDR? and how can I do these in post production and what softwear would I need to do it?
Thanks
Simon

 

[Digifrog]

HDR (High Dynamic Range)in essnence is combining multiple exposures in software like Photomatix in order to maximize details. Effects can range from cartoonlike to realistic. You'd need Photomatix, a tripod (preferably) and a camera that can Auto Bracket (preferably).

Regards

 

[AD_Capturs]

HDR (high dynamic range) its usually done by 3 or more shots at different exposures.

 

[Digifrog]

Two examples of my own HDR, one grungey, cartoony the other less so.

I still like to use HDR for interior/low light shots

 

[Dave in Wales]

If you want to dabble for free....Picturenaut.

Not up to Photmatrix complexity but adaquate.

 

[Keith_m]

You can use a free version of photomatixpro but it puts a water mark on the finished image. The only way to remove this is to be a dab hand in photoshop (time consuming) or buy the software. Well worth a look though.

 

[Dougster]

I have Photomatix but also NIK Software's HDR Efex Pro (it edits a single shot) plug-in for CS5.

 

[dankellys]

You can find a really good explanation of what HDR is, and how it is done here: http://www.idigitalphoto.com/high-dynamic-range-photography-explained/

If you are interested in having a go at it, this guy is one of the best there is, and his tutorials are really easy to follow: http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/

Here is an example of something I have been working on today:

I like the slightly "over-cooked" look, but there are many different styles of HDR.