[alx2056]

If you don't know what this is, its a technique where you take 3 or more shots of the same scene, each with different shutter speeds. Then use PS or Photomatix to merge into HDR.
Results are very good I think.I used PS CS

Sorry about the crappy quality, its seem that M3F only links to the smaller versions.

 

[the415]

alex, a comparison photo to show a before hdr shot would be nice.

also, SCALE DOWN THE PICS TO AT LEAST 800x600!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[alx2056]

Ok Ok, I will show you sorta what its like and resize them..
These 1st four pictures are a series of the same shot. with different shutter speeds.
Then the last image is the HDR

And here is the HDR. I can make this look better having all the color information from the other 4.
Make sense now?

 

[the415]

yeah i know how hdr shots work. i just wanted to see the before's .

i think your final pic is a bit too dark though.

 

[alx2056]

you can think that ;-)
I think the are better than most peoples,"look I washed it, now I'll just snap a pic"..

 

[the415]

there should be more detail in the background

 

[alx2056]

It was also 50ft away.. so I think the composition of the vertical lines and the lights draw you eye towards the car, and not to the background.

 

[ziegs2020]

Are you sure that's hdr? Doesn't look as vivid as other pictures I've seen.

 

[aznkid.com]

Technically, HDR is "High Dynamic Range". The subject/location you chose has a "Low Dynamic Range" which is why the results aren't what people are used to seeing. Because your car is dark, it would work better in a brighter scene.

 

[colorblindtyler]

This is the first time I've ever heard of this technique. I'd love to give it a shot, is it complicated to merge them together with Photoshop Elements 5.0?

 

[the415]

here's a good example of hdr

underexposed -> hdr <- overexposed

 

[alx2056]

yup perfect example, and they don't look as drastic on mine, partly because of the way you make the HDR.
PS CS is pretty mellow looking after it does it. .
Photomatix make them really extreme looking.

 

[ZKrazy]

i think it looks more clear than if i was there in person. great pics!

 

[alx2056]

OK, I got Photomatix, it works great!
Here are some results from my first few attempts.

Notice the Yellow reflecting off the front lip, even tho its in the shadow of the car.

 

[We Are Ninja]

[quote author=Alx2056 link=topic=73098.msg1294067#msg1294067 date=1175009845]
Ok Ok, I will show you sorta what its like and resize them..
These 1st four pictures are a series of the same shot. with different shutter speeds.
Then the last image is the HDR

And here is the HDR. I can make this look better having all the color information from the other 4.
Make sense now?

[/quote]

I know nothing of photography, but that's actually hella cool. Kinda like photos in HD.

I really know nothing about photography. I've still got my trusty Polaroid...

 

[amru]

whoa thats tite. do u need a dslr for these or you can just mess w/ the manual settings of any old digi camera and get something similar

also the hdr image looks so much better w/ the photomatix outcome compared to PS. is it free software?

 

[alx2056]

You don't need a DSLR, it does help to get the best quality out of your camera, so I shoot RAW, which is not compressed like a jpeg.

http://www.hdrsoft.com/

That is Photomatix, its $99

 

[the415]

you will get better results with a dslr though.

 

[alx2056]

must you challenge everything I say, 415?
Nothing is ever good enough for you

haha j/k

 

[the415]

lol...yup!!!

it's not just you either. hahaha.