Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography (A Lark Photography Book)
by: Ferrell McCollough
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Complete Guide to HDR Digital PhotographyFerrell's new book is about the new and exciting techniques in HDR photography. Learn how to get started with HDR and progress into expert status with this excellent how to manual loaded with more pictures than pages making it an excellent coffee table book as well. Learn the latest technique in HDR that Ferrell has pioneered and calls Flash Merging. It's the hottest and latest technique made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range Photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadows, and photographers needen't sacrifice any part of their image.And the best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photography - sometimes even beyond normal human perception.Ferrell McCollough, a widely respected photographer, pushes the boundaries and inspires others to pursue their artistic vision, too. The amazing results simply can't be achieved any other way
Complete Guide to HDR Digital PhotographyFerrell's new book is about the new and exciting techniques in HDR photography. Learn how to get started with HDR and progress into expert status with this excellent how to manual loaded with more pictures than pages making it an excellent coffee table book as well. Learn the latest technique in HDR that Ferrell has pioneered and calls Flash Merging. It's the hottest and latest technique made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range Photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadows, and photographers needen't sacrifice any part of their image.And the best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photography - sometimes even beyond normal human perception.Ferrell McCollough, a widely respected photographer, pushes the boundaries and inspires others to pursue their artistic vision, too. The amazing results simply can't be achieved any other way
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- Impressive photos!
There are some very impressive photos, which should easily persuade you that HDR photography is worth investigating. All the major software packages are examined and their virtues compared. Workflows and ways of circumventing the problems associated with the technique are amply described.
The science behind the process remains a mystery and the operation of the software is largely intuitive, essentially involving moving the various sliders up and down until you get a result that you ... Read More
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- Inspiring book
This is an inspiring book for the photographer attempting HDR techniques.It's really more of a reference book, with beautiful HDR photographs and many before/after photos. It has made me aware of what's possible.I wish there was more instruction regarding how to get the best results with "details enhancer." I recently purchased Photomatix (the software most recommended in this book) and I'm happy with the results I'm getting overall, though like anything else, it takes practice.
Rating: - The best book on this subject I know of
One thing is definitely true of HDR processing: There are lots of sliders, controls and options. Knowing which ones are useful and which to avoid is half the battle. And since HDR software uses terms like Highlight Smoothing and Micro Adjusting local contrast, the topic needed a little demystifying. That is what this book does.
As one reviewer here points out, this book does lean heavily toward Photomatix as the HDR processor of choice, but there is plenty here for users of FDR Tools ... Read More
Rating: - This makes HDR Imaging Easy
What a great resource book!Before I purchased this book my HDR technique left much to be desired.I was using Photomatix Pro and basically moving sliders this way and that and never really understanding how the workflow of HDR manipulation should proceed.As pointed out by one reviewer, the tips on how to reduce noise, particularly in the sky are worth the price of the book.In addition, the best tip of all is to make sure you never shoot at greater than ISO 100...this in and of itself does more ... Read More
Rating: - Step By Step.........
Outstanding book for HDR.Great Step By Step explanation of reaching your goals to present the best photo possible.Awesome before/after photos that show the power of HDR.
Only down side (and sometimes humorous) was the gross mis-spelling of some words.Nobody used Spell-Check?
Grammar aside, this is an excellent walk-through reference for jumping into HDR!
- Impressive photos!There are some very impressive photos, which should easily persuade you that HDR photography is worth investigating. All the major software packages are examined and their virtues compared. Workflows and ways of circumventing the problems associated with the technique are amply described.
The science behind the process remains a mystery and the operation of the software is largely intuitive, essentially involving moving the various sliders up and down until you get a result that you ... Read More
- Inspiring bookThis is an inspiring book for the photographer attempting HDR techniques.It's really more of a reference book, with beautiful HDR photographs and many before/after photos. It has made me aware of what's possible.I wish there was more instruction regarding how to get the best results with "details enhancer." I recently purchased Photomatix (the software most recommended in this book) and I'm happy with the results I'm getting overall, though like anything else, it takes practice.
- The best book on this subject I know ofOne thing is definitely true of HDR processing: There are lots of sliders, controls and options. Knowing which ones are useful and which to avoid is half the battle. And since HDR software uses terms like Highlight Smoothing and Micro Adjusting local contrast, the topic needed a little demystifying. That is what this book does.
As one reviewer here points out, this book does lean heavily toward Photomatix as the HDR processor of choice, but there is plenty here for users of FDR Tools ... Read More
- This makes HDR Imaging EasyWhat a great resource book!Before I purchased this book my HDR technique left much to be desired.I was using Photomatix Pro and basically moving sliders this way and that and never really understanding how the workflow of HDR manipulation should proceed.As pointed out by one reviewer, the tips on how to reduce noise, particularly in the sky are worth the price of the book.In addition, the best tip of all is to make sure you never shoot at greater than ISO 100...this in and of itself does more ... Read More
- Step By Step.........Outstanding book for HDR.Great Step By Step explanation of reaching your goals to present the best photo possible.Awesome before/after photos that show the power of HDR.
Only down side (and sometimes humorous) was the gross mis-spelling of some words.Nobody used Spell-Check?
Grammar aside, this is an excellent walk-through reference for jumping into HDR!
