HDR photos

[DerNürmister]

er how do you convert photos to HDR ones?

 

[Killa Aaron]

 

[crazedmodder]

er how do you convert photos to HDR ones?

You will have to take multiple photos of the same scene with different brightness levels (EV). Most people use a minimum of 3 pictures but you can use as many as you wish (gives the software more information to work with if you use more). So say for example you take a picture at EV 0.0, another at EV 1.0 and a last one at EV -1.0. You load these three images into a program and then mess around with the settings until you find the look that you like. For software, I like Photomatix but it isn't free and you can use Photoshop but I got poor result with CS4. On the previous pages (maybe 1-3 pages back) people were discussing free alternatives.

Just keep in mind that HDR images can turn out look really psychedelic which some people like but the main purpose of HDR is to make an image that can span a greater range of brightness/color than a camera can capture. A nice side effect of this is that it really brings out reflections in images as well as making an image with high contrast more usable.

Anyways here are some of mine:



It seems like all my shots from a distance make the car look soft Annoying

Photomatix of course. 5 exposures (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2). As you can tell I don't like HDR being very noticeable (the two wheeling M5 is pushing the limit for me), I try to use it to bring out details in the shadows or highlights only, I try to avoid it working too much on the reflections.

 

[Harryk_rangers]

 

[dirtdiver6336]

Here are some of my HDR work

Cheers and happy new year 2011

 

[RazzlDazzle]

So I tried to go with a little more of an HDR effect to this one. What do you all think?

 

[jonnyjitsu]

I quite like that one.

I've been having a play with this today too, i think this ones the best i've come up with so far:

 

[RazzlDazzle]

Ooh, never seen one look that good being black and white! Nice job.

 

[Harryk_rangers]

I quite like that one.

I've been having a play with this today too, i think this ones the best i've come up with so far:
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What range of exposure values did you use for the black and white HDR? It's really good.

 

[jonnyjitsu]

What range of exposure values did you use for the black and white HDR? It's really good.

-4 to +4 in one stop increments.

 

[fets81]

here's a couple, its my first go at this, some i'm happy with some i'm not

 

[SorrySoldOut]

First post, and first try with HDR. This is pretty fun, awesome pics in this thread!

 

[juhaniman]

That looks pretty damn good, SorrySoldOut!

 

[jonnyjitsu]

I'm really liking working with black and white ones now i've got the feel for them. Heres one of my latest:

 

[iClique.com]

My addition:

Where is this?

 

[doogle510]

A few more

 

[iClique.com]

Here's one of the Red Bull X1 at it's home.

Can you post the full size image? I'd love to use this as my wallpaper on my 47" LCD for my Mac.

GREAT PIC!

 

[Big Ron]

Is there a tutorial how to make some good HDRs, especially with GT5. I have a lot experience with Photoshop and graphics, but not photography and HDR.

 

[sixtoes]

Is there a tutorial how to make some good HDRs, especially with GT5. I have a lot experience with Photoshop and graphics, but not photography and HDR.

I've been putting one together, and should have it up by the end of the week - SlipZtrEm asked me about it and said he'll include in the Tutorial Depot that's stickied in this subforum. So stay tuned!

In the meantime, it's been awhile since I've put a contribution in on this thread, so here's one of my latest:

 

[gtone339]

Where is this?

Photomode location - Italy: San Galgano Abbey.

 

[bmxmitch]

here's a couple, its my first go at this, some i'm happy with some i'm not

what yellow is this? I searched one for my Enzo rims (will post it later) but they are not that shiny!

 

[bmxmitch]

so here's one of my latest:

this looks so real! wow, good work...👍

 

[Bobby_Gold]

I'm really into my photography and HDR is something I've always liked. I've seen some really good HDR photos coming out from some people which has made me want to give it a go, so here is a couple of efforts from me.

Thanks for looking!

 

[sixtoes]

I'm really into my photography and HDR is something I've always liked. I've seen some really good HDR photos coming out from some people which has made me want to give it a go, so here is a couple of efforts from me.

Thanks for looking!

You clearly have worked with HDR before - you've done a beautiful job here creating a very painterly look. Nice! 👍

 

[fade006]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324648702/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324041081/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324644000/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324641716/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324034935/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324033665/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324636252/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25889910@N08/5324634462/

 

[Big Ron]

I've been putting one together, and should have it up by the end of the week - SlipZtrEm asked me about it and said he'll include in the Tutorial Depot that's stickied in this subforum. So stay tuned!

That is really great and we will be thankful. I like the some times natural, sometimes artificial look of HDR.

Your SLS-picture is very cool.

 

[2000dan2000]

 

[Moglet]

This is absolutely stunning. Excellent work!

A subtle HDR for a mad, flaming hot car! I decided to balance the subtlety of the HDR with some wild tones and an extreme angle to suit the styling of the car.


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[doogle510]

 

[jonnyjitsu]

I'm really into my photography and HDR is something I've always liked. I've seen some really good HDR photos coming out from some people which has made me want to give it a go, so here is a couple of efforts from me.

Thanks for looking!

These are brilliant. I love the red bull hangar.
You inspired me to try an HDR there myself 👍