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What are the pros and cons of HDR?
Expanding Your Dynamic Range: The Pros and Cons of HDR Methods
| Graduated Neutral Density Filter (yes, that is an HDR image you just made): | |
|---|---|
| Pros | Cons |
| Ghosting not a problem | Possible color cast |
| Can see image right away and make adjustments | Takes time to set up in the field |
| Image noise is not an issue | Another item to pack |
Why is HDR so dark windows?
Sometimes, apps that haven’t been designed to work with the HDR brightness settings will cause them to appear darker on HDR displays. One solution to this problem is to run the SDR apps on an SDR display. If you have a multi-monitor setup, you can disable HDR on one of the displays to make apps brighter.
How to create high dynamic range (HDR) images?
Moving objects or portions of a scene that change over long exposures present difficulty for HDR software. Multiple Exposure Blending is the other option for creating high dynamic range images. It is done by hand-blending two or more images via layers.
Should you use Photomatix or Photoshop merge for HDR photography?
Looking at the three images side-by-side in Lightroom’s Library module (green = Photoshop Merge to HDR Pro, Blue = PhotoMerge HDR, red = Photomatix), one can easily discern the differences in tonality and dynamic range and Photomatix appears to be the clear winner in terms of bringing out the widest dynamic range with the most realistic result.
What are some examples of HDR software?
Prominent examples of HDR software are Photomatix, Nik HDR Efex, and the native interfaces of either Photoshop or Lightroom.
What is the difference between MEB and HDR?
In the end, the differences between the MEB final image and the HDR images are subtle. But the blended composite more closely matches my vision for the scene. Overcoming the dynamic range limitations of DSLR cameras is an important step for many landscape photographers.