This is the final part of the HDR tutorial, covering the processing and data management aspects of creating an HDR image. The process is better understood when presented in a way that follows a standard workflow, so I have created a few screencasts that will follow my regular process.
Screencast 1: Generating an HDR image
HDR tutorial 1 of 3: Generating an HDR from rudy lopez on Vimeo.
Screencast 2: Processing and Data Management
HDR Tutorial 2 of 3: Processing and Data Management from rudy lopez on Vimeo.
Screencast 3: Editing and Export
HDR Tutorial 3 of 3: Editing and Exporting from rudy lopez on Vimeo.
It is important to remember that the key to success is practice, practice, practice. The more you shoot, the better you will like your results. If you have any questions, please comment and I will respond quickly.
Rudy, Great post! I was wondering where you found your filters software and if it’s available for purchase. Does it add on to Photoshop is it a separate software?
Thanks again!
Thanks Casey, I will put up an ad for the filter software. It is a separate program, but it functions like a plugin in photoshop.
Hey I also meant to ask if there where any specific setting that you prefer when using Photomatix Pro. You just stated that you have a default you use but that seems to be an area I fail at.
Casey, here is a screen cap of my settings, hopefully that will provide a bit of a starting point. Keep in mind that I have my camera set very specifically for my needs and my RAW output is going to be different than yours. Finding a good tone mapping combination is mostly a matter of trial and error.
Hopefully I can add a link here.
Casey, this is the software.