Secrets to Simple HDR Photography - TIP
Camera Settings
If you are experimenting with HDR (high dynamic range) photography, it is best to set your camera to Raw. This enables better control of your colors and gives you more choices when you save your HDR image.
There are several different settings you can use on your camera to take images for HDR photographs. Most SLR (Single-lens Reflex) digital cameras come with an AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) capability. With AEB the camera will automatically change the exposure level up to +/- 2 stops in ½ stop increments. AEB can be shot in all creative modes on your camera settings.
AEB enables your camera to take three (3) photographs exposed in the following sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.
The key to taking steady AEB photographs is to have your camera on a tripod.
Below are three photographs taking with AEB with my Canon 10D. The first one is taken at normal exposure, the second is taken under-exposed and the third is taken over-exposed.
Enhancing Your Photographs
I prefer a photograph with true colors rather than HDR photographs with colors that have been enhanced to the point of being unbelievable.
Below is the combination of the above three photographs using Photomatix software.
Here's Another Feather In Your Hat!
If you are experimenting with HDR (high dynamic range) photography, it is best to set your camera to Raw. This enables better control of your colors and gives you more choices when you save your HDR image.
There are several different settings you can use on your camera to take images for HDR photographs. Most SLR (Single-lens Reflex) digital cameras come with an AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) capability. With AEB the camera will automatically change the exposure level up to +/- 2 stops in ½ stop increments. AEB can be shot in all creative modes on your camera settings.
AEB enables your camera to take three (3) photographs exposed in the following sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.
The key to taking steady AEB photographs is to have your camera on a tripod.
Below are three photographs taking with AEB with my Canon 10D. The first one is taken at normal exposure, the second is taken under-exposed and the third is taken over-exposed.
I prefer a photograph with true colors rather than HDR photographs with colors that have been enhanced to the point of being unbelievable.
Below is the combination of the above three photographs using Photomatix software.
Here's Another Feather In Your Hat! 
Posted by Nancy Strong at Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:32:00 AM 
Categories: Photography
Tags: Step by Step HDR Photography Real Estate
Categories: Photography
Tags: Step by Step HDR Photography Real Estate
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