https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GHT9oiHmR4 In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Fixing Lens Issues in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 20)
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Refining Exposure with the Tone Curve and Dodge & Burn Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 19)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzpmbjOLU5E In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Refining Exposure with the Tone Curve and Dodge & Burn Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 19)
Enhancing Skies with Top & Bottom Tuning and the Polarizing Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 18)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0yO7-JnxWE In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Enhancing Skies with Top & Bottom Tuning and the Polarizing Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 18)
Improving Presence with the HDR Radiance Filter in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 17)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykb7jRqw3Hg In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Improving Presence with the HDR Radiance Filter in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 17)
Removing Noise from an HDR Image with the HDR Denoise Filter in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 16)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzNSGN3AIs8 In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Removing Noise from an HDR Image with the HDR Denoise Filter in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 16)
Adding Details with the HDR Structure and HDR Details Boost Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 15)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuo8zad5t0 In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Adding Details with the HDR Structure and HDR Details Boost Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 15)
Enhancing Color with the Color, Color Toning & HSL Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 14)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XkRIlAy7Sc In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Enhancing Color with the Color, Color Toning & HSL Filters in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 14)
Developing the Essentials with HDR Basic Filter & Cropping in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 13)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0gotB0izm8 In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Developing the Essentials with HDR Basic Filter & Cropping in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 13)
Aurora HDR 2018 and RetouchIng with Luminar 2018 (part 12)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aYExNnjSmM In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Aurora HDR 2018 and RetouchIng with Luminar 2018 (part 12)
Reducing Chromatic Aberration in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 11)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkdgNPLRGWc In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Reducing Chromatic Aberration in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 11)
Removing Ghost Images with Deghosting in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 10)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OuIfowv8U8 In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Removing Ghost Images with Deghosting in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 10)
Aligning Source Images with Aurora HDR 2018 (part 9)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jurY5SQ_MpI In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Aligning Source Images with Aurora HDR 2018 (part 9)
When to Load Raw and when to Use Preprocessed Files in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2dC29DufUo In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about When to Load Raw and when to Use Preprocessed Files in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 8)
Using Aurora HDR as a Extension – Photos for Mac (part 7)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuCAD87Xkq0 In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Using Aurora HDR as a Extension – Photos for Mac (part 7)
Using Aurora HDR as a Plugin – Photoshop (part 6)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQYMkQJwMlQ In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Using Aurora HDR as a Plugin – Photoshop (part 6)
Loading Images from Lightroom Classic to Aurora HDR 2018 (Part 5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuxCXs7MIg In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Loading Images from Lightroom Classic to Aurora HDR 2018 (Part 5)
Opening Bracketed Photos from a Folder with Aurora HDR 2018 (part 4)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr02Zrxl9NU In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Opening Bracketed Photos from a Folder with Aurora HDR 2018 (part 4)
Opening a Single Image from a Folder with Aurora HDR 2018 (part 3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbUQRhghjlo In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Opening a Single Image from a Folder with Aurora HDR 2018 (part 3)
Quick Tip: Use the Moon to Find the Sun
The other morning I was in the mountains waiting for the sun to rise and looking for the right composition. The moon was helping me because it was indicating exactly where the sun would be rising, which was great because the layers of hills made it hard to see the center of the sun's glow. Anytime the moon is not full, the thickest part is pointing toward the sun, and you can use this to know where the sun will be. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Use the Moon to Find the Sun
Working with Single Raw Files in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5jlErcKLOw In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Working with Single Raw Files in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 2)
Working with Brackets in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN4khOtDxl8 In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You'll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on Aurora HDR with the coupon code Photofocus] Hands-On Practice Download the exercise files here for hands-on practice: Part 1 Part 2 Try the Software for Free Want to give Aurora HDR a try? … [Read more...] about Working with Brackets in Aurora HDR 2018 (part 1)
My First Aurora HDR 2018 Experience
I just got Aurora HDR 2018 and I couldn't wait to try it with different shots. What does it do? How do I feel working in this brand new environment? Here are my thoughts on my first hands-on experience with the software! Landscape I was pretty excited to edit some of the pictures we'd taken in Vegas last week. The sunrise was amazing and so was the scenery. I had an issue at the location: I forgot my tripod! That meant bye-bye to the standard three-or-more-exposures-merged-to-HDR technique and hello handheld camera. Since I wasn't in the … [Read more...] about My First Aurora HDR 2018 Experience
How to Make Your Photos Look Great with Curves Layers in Luminar
Curves layers are one of the most misunderstood, yet more powerful adjustments you can make. Our images are all made up of pixels, which each have values for color and luminosity. With Curves adjustments, we can remap the pixels' values for these, changing them to be brighter or darker, or changing their color. In Skylum Software's Luminar you can add multiple curves filters, and make each layer target very specific parts of your image. This will give your images more depth, dimension, and beautiful color. Add Luminosity and Color … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Photos Look Great with Curves Layers in Luminar
How to Create a Colorful Silhouette Using HDR Tools
In the days leading up to WPPI, I was lucky enough, to go along with the rest of the Photofocus team, to check out some of the sights around Las Vegas. Way before dawn on Saturday, we drove out to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and photographed the sunrise and the dramatic light scenes that followed. In the darkness before twilight, the distant city lights reflected in the sky as an orange glow. I wanted to capture this as best I could. I decided that by putting my two yucca plants as the foreground element in silhouette against … [Read more...] about How to Create a Colorful Silhouette Using HDR Tools
Gear Review: NiSi Medium GND 100x150mm Filter
Editor's note: This is a guest Post by Ugo Cei. See his work right here. In recent times I haven’t been making much use of filters in my photography. I would occasionally use a polarizer and that’s all. As a consequence, when faced with landscape scenes with a lot of contrast, like when the sky is bright, but the ground is in shade, I would normally resort to bracketing and then merging the resulting shots to HDR or doing some kind of blending. Graduated Neutral Density (GND) Filters When creating HDR photos, I always strive to produce … [Read more...] about Gear Review: NiSi Medium GND 100x150mm Filter
The Infocus Interview Podcast | Photofocus Podcast December 22nd 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-infocus-interview-podcast-photofocus-podcast-december-22nd-2017 Remember to check out our great sponsors including TruLife acrylic face mounted prints. Levi sits down with Kevin Dooley How long has he been shooting professionally? How has he maintained his business? How did he get into wildlife photography Africa talk How to understand animals? What trips are coming up? Where can we find out more information? Gear talk What to consider when going on a … [Read more...] about The Infocus Interview Podcast | Photofocus Podcast December 22nd 2017
Overlaying Presets & Using Gradient Masks in Aurora 2018
Believe it or not, I'm still editing photos from my June trip to Ireland. I recently was able to bring some of them into Aurora HDR 2018, to help bring out some of the shadows, tone down the highlights and overall create a much more appealing image. There's a couple of problems that I ran into with literally every photograph in Ireland. First, the skies weren't really blue — they were grey for 99% of our time there. Secondly, it was windy, creating a lot of ghosting should I put together an HDR photograph. One of the must-see locations in … [Read more...] about Overlaying Presets & Using Gradient Masks in Aurora 2018
How to Finish Your Wild Animal Photos With Tone Mapping
Funny thing about animals is they move around, a lot. So a technique like HDR, which requires several images that are nearly identical in everything but exposure values, is usually not an option for wildlife photographers. Often thought of as mainly a tool for landscape and architecture photography, High Dynamic Range photography captures a series of shots at multiple exposures to provide detail in both highlights and shadows which a camera cannot capture in one frame. But, in the case of a running horse or flying bird, even at high shutter … [Read more...] about How to Finish Your Wild Animal Photos With Tone Mapping
How to Remove Noise with a Luminosity Layer in Aurora HDR 2018
HDR (High Dynamic Range) processing of your photos by its nature can result in a lot of noise or graininess in your final image. While Macphun's new Aurora HDR 2018 for PC's does a great job overall reducing noise, there are still times when noisy areas appear in your processed HDR. This can be caused by many reasons, but most commonly it's due to your settings in camera (such as shooting at too high of an ISO) or any image processing you have done to your images before merging them in Aurora (such as exposure adjustments). Regardless of the … [Read more...] about How to Remove Noise with a Luminosity Layer in Aurora HDR 2018
NYC Photowalk with Photofocus, Macphun, & Adobe Stock October 27, 2017 8:00pm
Tens of thousands of photographers are descending on New York City from around the world to attend Photo Plus Expo, the largest photography conference, and trade show in the Western Hemisphere. Several of our authors and editors will be there and we'd love to see you for a photowalk Friday evening and maybe a little refreshment afterward. This year we've got a special opportunity to learn new skills. We'll learn how to maximize any shooting opportunity by recording video footage along with our photographs and we'll learn how to make some … [Read more...] about NYC Photowalk with Photofocus, Macphun, & Adobe Stock October 27, 2017 8:00pm
