Comments on: How To: Get Started with HDR Photography (Part 3) http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3 Tech News, Reviews and Guides Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:29:50 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: PSTAM http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182615 PSTAM Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:12 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182615 Thanks for stopping by Scott! Ignite was a blast.. especially "your" presentation haha. Thanks for stopping by Scott! Ignite was a blast.. especially “your” presentation haha.

]]> By: Scott Burkett http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182614 Scott Burkett Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:54:09 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182614 Wow, Paul - this kicks ass! I fiddle around with photography here and there, and this is giving me lots of cool ideas to play with (in my copious spare time - lol). Good seeing you last night at Ignite ATL ... Cheers. Scott Wow, Paul – this kicks ass! I fiddle around with photography here and there, and this is giving me lots of cool ideas to play with (in my copious spare time – lol).

Good seeing you last night at Ignite ATL …

Cheers.
Scott

]]> By: Eugene http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182528 Eugene Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:26:47 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182528 If I am not mistaken, <a href="http://twitter.com/timdorr" rel="nofollow">Tim</a> was using the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=8503" rel="nofollow">Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L</a> on the 5D Mark II for the video. If I am not mistaken, Tim was using the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L on the 5D Mark II for the video.

]]> By: PSTAM http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182527 PSTAM Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:18:22 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182527 Hey Zeeshan - that was actually from 21 megapixel DSLR camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I'm not sure what lens he had on it though. It shoots pretty good HD video, that's for sure! Hey Zeeshan – that was actually from 21 megapixel DSLR camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I’m not sure what lens he had on it though. It shoots pretty good HD video, that’s for sure!

]]> By: Zeeshan Kazmi http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182494 Zeeshan Kazmi Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:35:26 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182494 Paul, Great post, just wondering what camera did you guys use to make the video as the quality looks great. Also what editing software did you use. Paul,

Great post, just wondering what camera did you guys use to make the video as the quality looks great. Also what editing software did you use.

]]> By: Freddy http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182484 Freddy Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:31:02 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182484 Thx!! Thx!!

]]> By: How To: Get Started with HDR Photography (Part 2) — PaulStamatiou.com http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182482 How To: Get Started with HDR Photography (Part 2) — PaulStamatiou.com Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:23:48 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182482 [...] How To: Get Started with HDR Photography (Part 3) [...] [...] How To: Get Started with HDR Photography (Part 3) [...]

]]> By: How To: HDR Photography Basics (Part 1) — PaulStamatiou.com http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182480 How To: HDR Photography Basics (Part 1) — PaulStamatiou.com Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:20:43 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182480 [...] How To: Get Started with HDR Photography (Part 2) [...] [...] How To: Get Started with HDR Photography (Part 2) [...]

]]> By: PSTAM http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182476 PSTAM Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:34:55 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182476 here we go: http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/25706 here we go: http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/25706

]]> By: PSTAM http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182475 PSTAM Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:26:36 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182475 Yeah I agreed, these posts are more along the lines of how to do HDR, not how to be good at it... mainly because I'm still learning myself! I'll likely post a follow up when I master the art. :-) Yeah I agreed, these posts are more along the lines of how to do HDR, not how to be good at it… mainly because I’m still learning myself! I’ll likely post a follow up when I master the art. :-)

]]> By: PSTAM http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182474 PSTAM Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:25:36 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182474 Freddy I'll have to ask @timdorr who actually made the video. Freddy I’ll have to ask @timdorr who actually made the video.

]]> By: Luka Kladaric http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182472 Luka Kladaric Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:04:35 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182472 Thanks for this series of posts, they've been really interesting and helpful.. I've started making HDRs with my Canon Ixus P&S and it's looking good so far.. I had no idea CHDK existed until your post mentioned it what I would like to see is a fourth post detailing what effect the different options in Photomatix do, how they affect the image and so on.. how to get desired effects, how to avoid undesired ones (I had no idea halos were frowned upon, I love them!!), that kinda stuff.. maybe a "Making *good* HDR photos" article as a conclusion to the series? You explain what it is, how to shoot, how to create.. all that's missing is an explanation on how to make it not suck :D or, if not a post here, then an addendum with recommended further reading Thanks for this series of posts, they’ve been really interesting and helpful.. I’ve started making HDRs with my Canon Ixus P&S and it’s looking good so far.. I had no idea CHDK existed until your post mentioned it

what I would like to see is a fourth post detailing what effect the different options in Photomatix do, how they affect the image and so on.. how to get desired effects, how to avoid undesired ones (I had no idea halos were frowned upon, I love them!!), that kinda stuff..

maybe a “Making *good* HDR photos” article as a conclusion to the series? You explain what it is, how to shoot, how to create.. all that’s missing is an explanation on how to make it not suck :D

or, if not a post here, then an addendum with recommended further reading

]]> By: Freddy http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182471 Freddy Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:44:41 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182471 Cool How To, Paul! Just one question: Can you tell me the title of the music used in the video? It sounds quite good and seems to be perfect for a school video that I have to do in the next days... Greetings from Germany! I always enjoy reading your Blog! Cool How To, Paul!

Just one question: Can you tell me the title of the music used in the video? It sounds quite good and seems to be perfect for a school video that I have to do in the next days…

Greetings from Germany! I always enjoy reading your Blog!

]]> By: tweetyteenie http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182463 tweetyteenie Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:48:55 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182463 I have to say.. Thank you!! You did a good job explaining about HDR. I have no idea what it is at first until i bumped into your blog. And I'll definitely try that Photomatix Pro. I've been using CS and I think this is better and more simplier. Thanks! I have to say.. Thank you!! You did a good job explaining about HDR. I have no idea what it is at first until i bumped into your blog. And I’ll definitely try that Photomatix Pro. I’ve been using CS and I think this is better and more simplier. Thanks!

]]> By: Eugene http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182457 Eugene Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:53:22 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182457 Ooh, good call on penultimate... I guess my mind wants to believe that your HDR series of posts will continue for one final tune (i.e. an <i>ultimate</i> post sometime in the future)! Ooh, good call on penultimate… I guess my mind wants to believe that your HDR series of posts will continue for one final tune (i.e. an ultimate post sometime in the future)!

]]> By: Jenn Vargas http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182456 Jenn Vargas Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:19:23 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182456 Great series, Paul! I'm not a huge fan of HDR myself, mostly because it's been so overused in the last few years. Take a look at the Flickr Explore for any given day and odds are at least 25% of those will be HDR. It really is a taste preference, but when done correctly, it can really bring out the best of a photo. I really like the shot that Eugene took with the Fiesta pointing into the sunset. That's a really solid example of what HDR should do. Some less experienced people have major problems with ghosting and halos (like the Fattal map you posted above) which really gives HDR a bad name. Anyway, all that is to day that HDR can be really cool when used correctly and in moderation and this series is great for people just getting started! Thanks :) Great series, Paul! I’m not a huge fan of HDR myself, mostly because it’s been so overused in the last few years. Take a look at the Flickr Explore for any given day and odds are at least 25% of those will be HDR.
It really is a taste preference, but when done correctly, it can really bring out the best of a photo. I really like the shot that Eugene took with the Fiesta pointing into the sunset. That’s a really solid example of what HDR should do. Some less experienced people have major problems with ghosting and halos (like the Fattal map you posted above) which really gives HDR a bad name.
Anyway, all that is to day that HDR can be really cool when used correctly and in moderation and this series is great for people just getting started! Thanks :)

]]> By: PSTAM http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182455 PSTAM Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:10:14 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182455 Way to break out the SAT words, but penultimate means second to last hehe. ;-) Thanks for the comment and for helping out that day! Yeah I'm not fond of the halo effect either, just kinda happened with that particular tone-map operator when I tried to make it a bit darker and contrasty. Way to break out the SAT words, but penultimate means second to last hehe. ;-)

Thanks for the comment and for helping out that day! Yeah I’m not fond of the halo effect either, just kinda happened with that particular tone-map operator when I tried to make it a bit darker and contrasty.

]]> By: Eugene http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-3#comment-182453 Eugene Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:45:30 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/?p=5533#comment-182453 This is a great penultimate post on HDR photography, Paul. It's very cool that you looked into so many other applications outside of Photomatix Pro. One aesthetic issue (some may call it a technical issue) that may come up in tone-mapping the HDR images is the halo effect. In the <a href="http://paulstamatiou.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/pstam_HDR_qtpfsgui_tonemap_fattal_1210.jpg" rel="nofollow">screenshot of the "Fattal" operator tone-map in qtpfsgui</a>, this halo effect is clearly visible around the buildings. In general, seeing halos in the resulting HDR image is considered a flaw by many photographers (I take this stance as well), though there are times where the effect may enhance the overall image. Thanks again for the credit to the Fiesta HDR images and the link to <a href="http://elbelbelb2000.blogtog.com" rel="nofollow">my photoblog</a>. This is a great penultimate post on HDR photography, Paul. It’s very cool that you looked into so many other applications outside of Photomatix Pro.

One aesthetic issue (some may call it a technical issue) that may come up in tone-mapping the HDR images is the halo effect. In the screenshot of the “Fattal” operator tone-map in qtpfsgui, this halo effect is clearly visible around the buildings. In general, seeing halos in the resulting HDR image is considered a flaw by many photographers (I take this stance as well), though there are times where the effect may enhance the overall image.

Thanks again for the credit to the Fiesta HDR images and the link to my photoblog.

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