Creating HDR (high dynamic range) photography is a 2-part process: Part one takes place behind the camera — part two, behind the computer. Many tutorials focus on how to process HDR images. But in this article, I’m going to share how to photograph for HDR in five simple steps. 1.
I’m a big fan of bracketing and merging into a single HDR image. It’s great for having images with amazing detail, as well as recovering highlights and shadows. So when I had the chance to take Luminar Neo’s new HDR Merge extension for a test drive, I jumped at the
This morning, Skylum announced its first-ever extension to Luminar Neo — HDR Merge. Scheduled to be released July 28, 2022, HDR Merge will have the ability to merge up to 10 multi-exposure bracketed photos, delivering a single HDR image that will look as close as possible to what the eye
Do you ever get a location and the object of your obsession is badly lit? Blown out highlights and crushed black shadows? Sure, you can wing it and hope for the best. But a bit of planning can go a long way to making a great shot. Why bracket at
Light on location isn’t in our control, and can make or break our images. I was working on a project which included capturing postcard-type images in and around San Francisco. A huge challenge with this project was that I was doing it on my own time, which wasn’t much. That
Occasionally things go awry with your camera. Not faulty, just unexpected or strange. It’s possible that you fiddled around with one too many settings. Or you changed things and can’t seem to reset them. But what if you are trying to do something and just can’t figure it out? I
Just what is exposure bracketing? It’s a feature in many DSLR and mirrorless cameras that allows you to take a group of different exposures for the same image. So why is that helpful? In a landscape situation, if the sky is really bright but your foreground is quite dark, it
Most cameras have High Dynamic Range settings, but the pros know that best HDR results are achieved in post-processing. Having the right tools makes all the difference between a masterpiece and an image gone overboard. With award-winning Aurora HDR, you’ll achieve flawless HDR images in seconds. Exclusive to Photofocus readers,
Capturing bracketed images really isn’t very difficult but, at first, it sure can feel intimidating. I remember when it was mysterious to me and, to this day, I get questions about it all of the time. So I want to point out a great tool to help you set your camera’s
This article consists of 2 parts. This is part 2 of 2. Read part 1. In this 2 part article, we’re going to explore creating a 3 image HDR in Aurora 2019. I’m using RAW photographs from my Inspire 2 X5S camera shot in DNG RAW shooting AEB (auto exposure
This article consists of 2 parts. This is part 1 of 2. In this 2 part article, we’re going to explore creating a 3 image HDR merge in Aurora HDR 2019. I’m using RAW photographs from my Inspire 2 X5S camera shot in DNG RAW shooting AEB (auto exposure bracketing)
Aurora HDR 2019, Skylum’s latest update to its venerable HDR software, has officially been released. The update lets you easily apply and customize HDR looks to both bracketed sets and single images. New to the 2019 update are several features, including a new tone-mapping technology powered by Skylum’s Quantum HDR
