HDR Processing Techniques with Rob Hanson - Part 1 of 5

[ArcanePath360]

A great set of tutorials that helped me a lot. Thanks!

[trackend]

Great stuff Rob I am a long suffering 40 year roll film user so PP work apart from a bit of dodging and spotting was as you know a bit limited (although IMO it forces you to get as much right in the camera as possible much more than digital units do) HDR is my next learning curve while I transition over to digital I have read a couple of John Freemans super books so your excellent videos are acting as a good backup to my learning so far

Many thanks Rob

[leroywiley]

In the end, the 'optimal' tonemapped image did not play a part in the final image. Was that because once you had all three open in Photoshop you thought the 'vivid' version was a better base? Do you sometimes choose the 'optimal' version as the base?

[RobHansonPhotography]

@leroywiley

Yes. And yes.

I create an "optimal" tonemap, and while I'm at it, a "vivid" tonemap. When I layer on the Shadowmap (in Hard Light mode, around 30%), I compare the two, decide which is better, then throw out the one I don't want.

Good catch!

Rob

[leroywiley]

Well done. Very informative - a different take on how to produce quality HDR and even experienced HDR photographers will find tidbits here.

[rozita3003]

only 12 likes? this video deserves 1000000 likes!!!

[RobHansonPhotography]

@rozita3003 Thanks for leaving a comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please be sure to tell your friends about it.

[tobad34]

Excellent tutorial set. Great tips/tricks to improve HDR images.

[Saurabhopithecus]

This is amazing !! It's definitely more indepth and better than the Stuck in Customs tutorial. Love this !!!

[RobHansonPhotography]

@Saurabhopithecus Thanks so much for the kind comment, and I'm happy that you found something worthwhile in the hour-long presentation. Let me know if I can help in any way.