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09/09/2009 12:49:55 PM · #1 |
For HDR processing which is the best? |
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09/09/2009 12:51:51 PM · #2 |
Photomatix is the only one of the two that is actually an HDR application, capable of merging several exposures. Topaz can give a similar tonemapped appearance, but it is not really HDR. |
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09/09/2009 12:53:49 PM · #3 |
I prefer topaz for the very reason YO_SPIFF said it is not actually HDR but I think it works better for my personal needs |
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09/09/2009 01:03:21 PM · #4 |
As far as the HDR challenge goes, I will likely use both. I have the free version of Photomatix to actually do the HDR merge (PaintShop Pro can do it, but it's not as good) and then Topaz to crank up the appearance. |
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09/09/2009 01:22:05 PM · #5 |
Do you think a single shot brought into Photomatix and tonemapped, and then adjusted w/ Topaz will produce a worthy challenge entry (as opposed to multiple exposures)?? |
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09/09/2009 01:27:06 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Tammster: Do you think a single shot brought into Photomatix and tonemapped, and then adjusted w/ Topaz will produce a worthy challenge entry (as opposed to multiple exposures)?? |
Yes and no. I think voting will be strictly according to the image. I have to wonder if an entry can get DQ'd for only using one exposure? I don't see any special rule requiring multiple exposures.
Might want to ask that in the discussion thread for the challenge. |
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09/09/2009 01:32:46 PM · #7 |
Dont forget also THIS SOFTWARE if I used windows then I'd jump all over it. I have a fully legal version for windows if anyone is interested. |
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09/09/2009 01:33:15 PM · #8 |
Does anyone know if PS Lightroom can process HDR? |
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09/09/2009 01:36:12 PM · #9 |
Lightroom cannot be used to combine images but I'm sure you can work the controls to make an image look like an HDR image. |
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09/09/2009 01:42:11 PM · #10 |
Fill light used with clarify in LR can get some pretty good effects similar to HDR |
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09/09/2009 01:49:26 PM · #11 |
Thank you guys... I just found few tips doing a google...
Here's one of them, very simple, which I'll try later - I quote:
"I just slid the recovery and fill light sliders to 100. I then adjusted contrast, blacks, saturation, sharpening, and exposure just a little bit. To me they look like real HDRs/Tonemapped images with a hint of Lucisart even. This is very easy to do if you have Lightroom and I think the results are pretty good. "
Thought some might benefit and/or want to try too... Cheers.
Message edited by author 2009-09-09 14:22:08. |
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09/09/2009 05:16:16 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by gg3rd: Thank you guys... I just found few tips doing a google...
Here's one of them, very simple, which I'll try later - I quote:
"I just slid the recovery and fill light sliders to 100. I then adjusted contrast, blacks, saturation, sharpening, and exposure just a little bit. To me they look like real HDRs/Tonemapped images with a hint of Lucisart even. This is very easy to do if you have Lightroom and I think the results are pretty good. "
Thought some might benefit and/or want to try too... Cheers. |
Yup this does work. Lightroom also works pretty seamlessly with Phtomatix which does it's thing and then sends the processed image right back into Lightroom for further adjustment. |
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09/09/2009 05:54:20 PM · #13 |
Photomatix is better for HDR, Topaz is just easier....less exposures, less headaches I guess. |
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09/10/2009 11:37:09 AM · #14 |
Photomatix can easily be had for free ;)
Obviously I won't say anything else on that issue!
I've used Photomatix for my submission. |
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09/10/2009 05:29:22 PM · #15 |
Dynamic-Photo HDR by MediaChance is a really cool alternative to Photomatix. I've used it since the early days, but the new stuff they put in version 4 makes it really worth giving it a look. I love the light sphere (tuner) for changing/enhancing lighting. Lots of Filters to put on top of your tone mapped image. Even has a post editor that has some cool PS type filters like Liquify and the likes.
Message edited by author 2009-09-10 17:33:42. |
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09/10/2009 06:17:24 PM · #16 |
i like to use both photomatrix and topaz adjust, merge 3 exposures and tonemap with photomatrix then gently pop with topaz |
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09/12/2009 08:28:22 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana: Originally posted by gg3rd: Thank you guys... I just found few tips doing a google...
Here's one of them, very simple, which I'll try later - I quote:
"I just slid the recovery and fill light sliders to 100. I then adjusted contrast, blacks, saturation, sharpening, and exposure just a little bit. To me they look like real HDRs/Tonemapped images with a hint of Lucisart even. This is very easy to do if you have Lightroom and I think the results are pretty good. "
Thought some might benefit and/or want to try too... Cheers. |
Yup this does work. Lightroom also works pretty seamlessly with Phtomatix which does it's thing and then sends the processed image right back into Lightroom for further adjustment. |
Yes, it works nicely. I also found that setting Clarity on 100% helps the effect. See a sample:
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