The HDRI Handbook

[Sebastian]

I don't usually plug my blog posts here, but this is a subject that has me really excited. If you dislike HDR based on the terribly processed images that litter sharing sites then I encourage you to read this book to really explore the subject and see what amazing results are possible in capable hands. And if you have been wondering about the technology but don't know where to begin then this book is equally for you.

The HDRI Handbook - Mini Book Review >>

[Asylum Steve]

I encourage you to read this book to really explore the subject and see what amazing results are possible in capable hands...

Thanks Seb. I don't view HDR imaging as a highly specialized tool or process, but rather something that should be close to standard for anyone wanting to get the most out of their digital photography.

In that light, anything that makes learning it easier should be very helpful...

BTW, my blog entry today is about ice cream... :ihih:

[Sebastian]

I don't view HDR imaging as a highly specialized tool or process, but rather something that should be close to standard for anyone wanting to get the most out of their digital photography.

But it is a specialized tool and process. True HDR (not the -1ev, 0ev, +1ev combos people think of when they think of HDR*) take come consideration in planning and execution that goes beyond just taking some differently exposed frames. And that's exactly what this book demonstrates. True HDR, when properly executed, can nearly match the range of human vision's response to light, and not at all look fake.

*Three exposures varying in one to two stops are slightly expanded low dynamic range, but the tone mapping process creates the look that people associate with HDR.

[Asylum Steve]

But it is a specialized tool and process...

Ah, but that's my point. To make it less and less so. Much as the mystery was taken out of push and pull processing and the zone system with film photography, so it became a rather common way for even the average photographer to get higher quality images...

BTW, did I mention that my blog today is about ice cream??? :thumbsup:

[Sebastian]

Ah, yes, in that case this book does make strides in that direction.

[Asylum Steve]

Ah, yes, in that case this book does make strides in that direction.

Dude, that organic photo site is impressive, and a damn clever idea. How long have you had that up?

[Sebastian]

Thanks Steve. It's a long story, but suffice to say it's been up for a few weeks.