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
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
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 cause, you can remove most of this noise by using a “Luminosity Layer”. This technique saves a lot of time, giving you consistently good-looking results, quickly. Â
If you’re working with Macphun’s Luminar, be sure to try out the Image Radiance filter. The use of the Image Radiance filter is the perfect finishing touch for
Have you tried Luminar yet? Â It’s a great app for developing photos with a stylized look (here’s our detailed review). Â We like it so much
If you’re working with Macphun’s Luminar be sure to try out the Adjustable Gradient filter.  It’s the perfect companion to any landscape picture as it allows
If you’re working with Macphun’s Luminar be sure to try out the Orton Effect.  This filter allows enhancements to an image that includes glow and focus which
A great way to stylize your images with Macphun’s Luminar is to use a texture layer.  This option lets you place a custom image or texture above your photo.
One of the coolest things about Macphun’s Luminar is the ability to customize the layout of the application. Have a favorite set of tools? No
Are you looking for an easier way to take control in Luminar from Macphun? Â Well the answer is simple… Adjustment Layers. Â Rather than putting all