HDR info

[Nancy S]

I've tried to use the HDR process in my Photoshop CS2, but I always get a message saying that there isn't enough dynamic range in my files. I've tried increasing or decreasing exposure in one or more of the images but that doesn't do the trick either. Any ideas?
Nancy

[Rrdjserv]

I was waiting for someone else to reply, but I guess no one else has an idea.

I don't use HDR but from the info I've read they suggest using auto exposure bracketing with at least a 1 stop increment.

I found a couple of sites which might help.

--Rick

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/hdr.shtml

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tut...amic-range.htm

[Buddy4344]

I do HDR, but not the 'canned' version in CS2 or CS3. I have found that these do not work well. I use a program called Photomatrix, which can be stand-alone or plug-in. You can download a free version. It puts little logos on your image that you will want to clone out ... but if you like it, you will want to buy the real thing.

I make HDR from multiple exposures, but have often adjusted a single image to + and - 2 exposures in Lightroom and then done a 3 shot HDR from the one family of the original. It works well.

Also, i find HDR alone looks too over the top for me, so I always blend my HDR work as a layer into my original image being edited traditionally in CS2 or CS3 (lowing the opacity to what seems to look most natural).

[Nancy S]

Thanks, Rick & Buddy, for your help. I think I might want to try that trial version of Photomatirix, as I've heard others mention using it before. I appreciate your help!
Nancy