My first try at HDR

Pastapuck · 07-04-2007, 06:56 PM

thoughts? c&c? How can I improve next time?

I tried to use AEB - I went to menu....and set it to two stops up and down....then hit set, and tried it out....but it would only take one picture with the original exposure, none over exposed or under exposed

So I had to do these manually

o2sys · 07-04-2007, 06:58 PM

looks beautiful man...

***reeksti*** · 07-04-2007, 06:59 PM

the 3rd pic is my favorite

TR11 · 07-04-2007, 07:01 PM

what things does one go about adjusting etc in photoshop to get such nice pictures?
im new to this and my pics from rebel xt generally arent that hot.

Pastapuck · 07-04-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TR11

what things does one go about adjusting etc in photoshop to get such nice pictures?
im new to this and my pics from rebel xt generally arent that hot.

It's called HDR - essentially you take a properly exposed image, an under exposed image, and an over exposed image and use a tone mapper in a special program (ie Photoshop or Photomatix) to blend them all together to create a picture with the perfect tones. I'm new to it, so mine didn't come out great, but I'm trying to practice. HDR = high dynamic range, google it and you can find tons of tutorials on it.

Unfortunately my 20d's tripod screw area is now stripped....as is the tripod mount, so I can't use my tripod until I fix this....no idea what I'm gonna do yet

Pastapuck · 07-04-2007, 07:30 PM

amg destroyer · 07-04-2007, 08:35 PM

Your car looks simply stunning. +1 on the 3rd pic!

Tim Flat4 · 07-04-2007, 11:21 PM

What program are you using to merge the photos? Have you read the HDR blog posted on NASIOC?

I tried doing a HDR with Photoshop but it didn't turn out well.

c00lbeans · 07-04-2007, 11:22 PM

good job, usually people come out with horrible flat photos with no contrast and think they are amazing. try using the rule of 3rds your composition will look better if the cars not in the middle all the time. And crop out a lot of the ground, too much neg space, unless its a curvy road leading you to the car

Pastapuck · 07-04-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Flat4

What program are you using to merge the photos? Have you read the HDR blog posted on NASIOC?

I tried doing a HDR with Photoshop but it didn't turn out well.

No I haven't, where might I find that? I'm just using Photomatix/tone mapping in it.

thanks coolbeans.

c00lbeans · 07-05-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Flat4

What program are you using to merge the photos? Have you read the HDR blog posted on NASIOC?

I tried doing a HDR with Photoshop but it didn't turn out well.

photoshop pretty much cant do it, downlad photomatix. its only like 30 bucks if you have a student email ending with Edu or findsomeone that has one to download it for you.

Tim Flat4 · 07-05-2007, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pastapuck

No I haven't, where might I find that? I'm just using Photomatix/tone mapping in it.

Here's the HDR thread on NASIOC:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&highlight=HDR

And here is the blog I spoke of earlier:
http://hermanau.blogspot.com/

Parker · 07-05-2007, 04:58 PM

I like the look of HDR when done right and the 3rd image represents this. I don't care for those that look like your 1st image (where the side looks purple) and the 4th images (where it looks unnatural).

Your shots overall have a very nice look to them though, good job.

Ikon · 07-05-2007, 10:21 PM

looks good have you ever though of painting the lip

Pastapuck · 07-05-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikon

looks good have you ever though of painting the lip

I might in the future who knows

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Tim Flat4 Professional STI Racer Location: Germany Posts: 605 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: My first try at HDR What program are you using to merge the photos? Have you read the HDR blog posted on NASIOC? I tried doing a HDR with Photoshop but it didn't turn out well.

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c00lbeans Junior STI Driver Car: 02 WRX wagon Fav Mod: boobies Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 91 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My first try at HDR good job, usually people come out with horrible flat photos with no contrast and think they are amazing. try using the rule of 3rds your composition will look better if the cars not in the middle all the time. And crop out a lot of the ground, too much neg space, unless its a curvy road leading you to the car

07-05-2007, 04:58 PM	#13
Parker I accept bribes... Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,415 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: My first try at HDR I like the look of HDR when done right and the 3rd image represents this. I don't care for those that look like your 1st image (where the side looks purple) and the 4th images (where it looks unnatural). Your shots overall have a very nice look to them though, good job.

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Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,471 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: My first try at HDR looks good have you ever though of painting the lip