High Dynamic Range (HDR) Digital Photography

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About HDR Effects

Renders the scene as the photographer saw it

Captures large range of exposure values

Captures highlight detail in underexposed images

Captures shadow detail in overexposed images

Controls noise in shadows

Final images have wonderful color & infinite detail

General HDR Process Steps

1. Take 3 – 7 exposures at different exposures2. Load images into Lightroom3. Open photos in HDR Pro4. Create HDR image.5. Save and return to Lightroom for post

processing – including tones, saturation, etc.

Camera Set Up• Camera on sturdy tripod• Set camera program to Manual• Set ISO to 200 to reduce noise• Focus on subject, then switch to manual• Shoot 5 images –

• One image at normal• Two stops below• Two stops above

Which One is HDR?

Credits

• Complete Guide to HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE Digital Photography by Ferrell McCollough