Took A Grip Of Pictures And Video
04-27-2011, 04:17 AM
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thanks guys
alright, i went out and took a couple shots but i took 5 instead of 3 (-2,-1,0,1,2). i also screwed around with the ISO. then i used photomatix pro to merge them. eventually ill probably get a nikon d5100 camera but for now ill try to work with the one i got. how do these look.
If you are using the HDR filter thats in like photoshop thats why they look over the top and cartoony. True HDR will not look that way and is very easy to do, just need to take 3 shots at 3 different exposure levels like -2, 0, and +2. Photoshop will process the 3 photos and turn them into one HDR shot.
alright, i went out and took a couple shots but i took 5 instead of 3 (-2,-1,0,1,2). i also screwed around with the ISO. then i used photomatix pro to merge them. eventually ill probably get a nikon d5100 camera but for now ill try to work with the one i got. how do these look.
04-27-2011, 11:50 AM
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alright, i went out and took a couple shots but i took 5 instead of 3 (-2,-1,0,1,2). i also screwed around with the ISO. then i used photomatix pro to merge them. eventually ill probably get a nikon d5100 camera but for now ill try to work with the one i got. how do these look.
04-27-2011, 01:26 PM
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Good thread: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...4&changemode=1
Decent example: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6tOScCUA62...h/335_HDR1.jpg
It's fashionable to make HDR images that couldn't possibly exist in the real world. IMHO, this is where the ridicule is centered. These cartoon results do not appeal to me and others.
When I do leverage the capabilities HDR, which is on many of my scenics, it is to take the place of using a graduated neutral density filter (which I still also use). The result is subtle exposure blending that looks perfectly natural. Remember, the grad ND itself is used as a tool to compensate for the limited dynamic range of our cameras, which is considerably less than the dynamic range of our eyes. When used in this manner, HDR is truly powerful. The operative word here is "subtle."
Finally, I almost never tell anyone when I've used HDR. And there's no way they'd ever be able to tell from scrutinizing my prints of up to 40 x 60 inches.
When I do leverage the capabilities HDR, which is on many of my scenics, it is to take the place of using a graduated neutral density filter (which I still also use). The result is subtle exposure blending that looks perfectly natural. Remember, the grad ND itself is used as a tool to compensate for the limited dynamic range of our cameras, which is considerably less than the dynamic range of our eyes. When used in this manner, HDR is truly powerful. The operative word here is "subtle."
Finally, I almost never tell anyone when I've used HDR. And there's no way they'd ever be able to tell from scrutinizing my prints of up to 40 x 60 inches.
04-27-2011, 03:21 PM
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04-27-2011, 07:05 PM
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Really nice car (yes, I'm jealous). Pics are pretty nice too. Although, 90% of the HDR shots look like crap... Sorry... Aside from everything else (like how awesome the Procharger setup & interior is), I like how you made the FAST look like a stock manifold, and made the fuel rail covers fit properly. Nice little detail.
very nice car non the less. and i love the video. have any more?
