How to create HDR Photos - HDR/Photomatix tutorial | Abduzeedo - gr... 1/3 http://abduzeedo.com//how-create-hdr-photos-hdrphotomatix-tutorial Login Join ABDUCTED BY DESIGN | DESIGN INSPIRATION AND TUTORIALS Home Tutorials Wallpapers Interviews About Tags Contact/Ads Jobs RSS | Email HOW TO CREATE HDR PHOTOS HDR/PHOTOMATIX TUTORIAL ABDUZEEDO - 03/29/2008 hdr tutorial There has been a lot of buzz recently about HDR photography, but many people assume that it's only limited to professional photographers. The reality is that just about anyone can take and process an HDR photo with most cameras and proper HDR software. There are plenty of explanations of what HDR is and how it works, so we won't cover that here. If you want more background info, check out HDR explained so anyone can understand or Jon Meyer's popular HDR primer. In this tutorial we'll go through the steps necessary to take your very own HDR photo and process it like a pro. What you will need: 1. A camera that allows you to adjust exposure settings. 2. Tone Mapping Software (In this tutorial we will use Photomatix, which is the most popular way to create HDR's.) Step 1: Taking the photo(s) TITLE: Quick and Easy steps to take HDR Photos with any camera To create an HDR photo you need at least 3 differently exposed photos of the same shot. That's not as difficult as it sounds. Many cameras give you the ability to change exposures from shot to shot. Since all cameras are different you'll have to figure out how to change these exposure settings on your particular camera. Look for Exposure, AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing), A-EV, BKT (more on that here and here), or a little +/- graphic. Important: Make sure the camera does not move between shots. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface, minimizing movement as much as possible between shots. Below is an example of how this works using my girlfriend's simple point and shoot camera - the Sony DSC-W50. If you click on the +/- button you will see a way to adjust the Image brightness (EV) level for your picture. 1. Take one picture at EV 0 25.8.2008 21:12 How to create HDR Photos - HDR/Photomatix tutorial | Abduzeedo - gr... 2/3 http://abduzeedo.com//how-create-hdr-photos-hdrphotomatix-tutorial Advertise Here Advertise Advertise Advertise Advertise Advertise Advertise Advertise Advertise Advertise Advertise Do you want to advertise here? Click Here. POPULAR COMMENTS 20 Beautiful HDR Pictures PAULO - Feb 13, 2008 | 203 Magic lighting effect in photoshop ABDUZEEDO - Mar 28, 2007 | 191 Creating Smoke ABDUZEEDO - Mar 22, 2007 | 247 Vector effects ABDUZEEDO - Apr 11, 2007 | 79 10 Photoshop Masters ABDUZEEDO - Apr 04, 2007 | 92 Sparkling Hot Girl in Photoshop ABDUZEEDO - Feb 22, 2008 | 153 Awesome Light Graffiti Pictures PAULO - Apr 02, 2008 | 108 2007 Graphic Design Inspiration ABDUZEEDO - Dec 03, 2007 | 131 Amazing Photoshop light effect in 10 Steps ABDUZEEDO - Jan 08, 2008 | 103 Awesome Pin-Ups Vintage Inspiration PAULO - Mar 18, 2008 | 45 MORE ABDUZEEDO'S TAGS inspiration photoshop design tutorial wallpaper video of the week hdr web design photography web 2.0 video illustration graphic design best of the week interview funny fireworks 25.8.2008 21:12 How to create HDR Photos - HDR/Photomatix tutorial | Abduzeedo - gr... 3/3 TUTORIALS http://abduzeedo.com//how-create-hdr-photos-hdrphotomatix-tutorial WALLPAPERS INTERVIEWS More wallpapers... ABDUZEEDOS - FLICKR POOL MORE IN TUTORIALS MORE IN INTERVIEWS Creating the iPhone Frame on Fireworks dremDDI Interview (NuFabric) FABIANO - May 14, 2008 | ALOA - Aug 22, 2008 | 6 Apple Air Banner in Fireworks ABDUZEEDO - Jan 16, 2008 | 2 Interview: Tom Lane from Ginger Monkey 9 ABDUZEEDO - Aug 12, 2008 | Surprise behind the curtain in Photoshop Interview: Jonathan Wong ABDUZEEDO - Aug 18, 2008 | PAULO - Aug 04, 2008 | 24 100 Photoshop Tutorials (for Creating Beautiful Art) PAULO - Jan 22, 2008 | 3 7 Adopekid Interview ALOA - Jul 24, 2008 | 18 6 Nik Ainley (Shinybinary) Interview Magic lighting effect in photoshop ABDUZEEDO - Mar 28, 2007 | ALOA - Jul 15, 2008 | 15 191 Godmachine interview Mini-layout inspired on 9rules design - CSS Part FABIANO - Jul 29, 2008 | KOIKUMI - Jul 15, 2008 | 8 Participate! Join the Abduzeedos' flickr group MORE 12 MORE Photo Studio HDRs Photo-real CGI the easy way, HDR images for image based lighting www.hdrlighting.com Photoshop CS Tutorial Interactive Online Video Tutorials Teach Photoshop Cs In Few Hours. www.LearnPhotoshopNow.com Free Photography Secrets Take amazing photos with these little known tips and techniques. www-picture.com Sony HDR CX6 - €1037 Lowest Price Guarantee & In Stock, Express Delivery All Over Europe www.purelygadgets.co.uk/Sony Hosted by Drupal Value Hosting - Blog Flux Directory and BlogCatalog Wikio | Wikio Shopping | LCD Monitor 25.8.2008 21:12