Not true HDR - but messing with software.

Kristoph · 30 Jan 2008 at 16:12

My first sort of attempt at HDR with the software, although it isn't done 'properly'.

I don't have the time right this second to go out and take a few shots, but I had 10mins and just wanted to test it on a JPEG! (yes a JPEG, and only one) I adjusted the brightness and contrast in both to create the under and over exposed shot.

It didn't really come out too well, but using the software seems ok, I think I need some more practice. I had to use a program to get rid of the noise!

Before Photomatix

After Photomatix

I'll do a proper attempt when I have 3 RAW files!

adamph · 30 Jan 2008 at 16:15

Thats a pretty good effort considering its just one file to make that pic.

itsallaboutyou · 30 Jan 2008 at 16:20

adamph said:
Thats a pretty good effort considering its just one file to make that pic.

Nice - I found a website where some bloke has taken loads of shots of all the gaudi archtecture in barcelona I believe and the colours are stunning... not sure what kind of exposure hes using though...

will try n find it later..

Tom

Helium_Junkie · 30 Jan 2008 at 16:31

Its a good effort

InvaderGIR · 30 Jan 2008 at 18:22

Makes Bournemouth look like some place tropical and nice...

InvG

ElDude · 30 Jan 2008 at 18:31

It's easy to do in Jpeg. Just open the image in PS and alter the exposure. I got a nice lake shot done like that.

http://niallallen.deviantart.com/art/HDR-Lake-56103102

Kristoph · 30 Jan 2008 at 19:05

InvaderGIR said:
Makes Bournemouth look like some place tropical and nice...

InvG

Thats because it's New Zealand

90 mile beach

InvaderGIR · 30 Jan 2008 at 20:24

Escaped Bournemouth for a bit? How dare you!

git

InvG

ElDude · 30 Jan 2008 at 20:26

mp3kla said:
Thats because it's New Zealand

lmao

Kristoph · 31 Jan 2008 at 00:56

Another test...

Before

After

opinions?

divine` · 31 Jan 2008 at 01:00

First one: pointless, no need for HDR it hasn't achieved anything at all.

Second one: can't see the after shot

Kristoph · 31 Jan 2008 at 01:00

Having some problems exporting from photomatix, the after shot appears crisp and sharp in photomatix, but the exported version is very blurry???

InvaderGIR · 31 Jan 2008 at 01:24

ElDude said:
lmao

He's normally in Bournemouth, just down the road from me, so

I like the beach shot (I'm sure I could get Bournemouth to look like that - I meant that), also like the house one. The colours are much more vibrant and make the images just that bit nicer, the original just looks washed out in comparison.

InvG

Kristoph · 31 Jan 2008 at 01:40

InvaderGIR said:
He's normally in Bournemouth, just down the road from me, so

I like the beach shot (I'm sure I could get Bournemouth to look like that - I meant that), also like the house one. The colours are much more vibrant and make the images just that bit nicer, the original just looks washed out in comparison.

InvG

Haha, I dont live anywhere near you? What are you talking about?

You probably could get bournemouth to look like that, a lot of beach shots tend to look the same.

Yeah I'm happy with the house shot, but i've been told it could have been done without using HDR techniques.

Messiah Khan · 31 Jan 2008 at 09:03

mp3kla said:
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opinions?

Before; Nice well exposed image with character.

After; It just looks plain weird with the saturation too high, and if anything the highlights look more blown than the origional.

SilverPenguin · 31 Jan 2008 at 10:54

Not true HDR - but messing about with software

Can I just give you a thumbs up for using the correct phrase that others really should adopt lol