High Dynamic Range Digital Photography For Dummies

355 Pages·2009·32.724 MB·English

by  Robert Correll

spine=.70”
Photography/Techniques/Digital
In
Color Making Everything Easier!™
Get the lowdown on how HDR
works plus ways to shoot it,
process it, and finish your images Open the book and find: m ic Ra ng e
Are you ready to take an artistic leap forward in your H i g h D yna
photography? Do you want dynamic photos that bring a (cid:127) What makes a photo a high DDHH
syccooeluon’lrel e btxoea lamifbepl?el e Wtso,i ticth rs ethhaotisew baso myooakuz, iyhnooguw Hr DctoaR me idmeirtaa gp, aehnso.d tPo aas c ltiktoet ldge i wvperiat thch tfeiucmell-, (cid:127) d Hyonwa mtoi cto rnane-gme aimp aagne HDR image igitaigitaigh Digh D D i g ita l Ph oto g ra p hy
(cid:127) When to shoot more or fewer
more vibrant colors, richer contrast, and sharper highlights. brackets for an HDR image l Pl Pynyn
hh
(cid:127) The ABCs of HDR — learn the basics about cameras, gear, workflow, (cid:127) Tips on shooting single-exposure aa
oo
and software options for creating HDR HDR mm
tt
(cid:127) Examine your HDR options — apply different strategies when (cid:127) How to create amazing panoramas ogogicic
shooting with a pro camera or basic point-and-shoot model (cid:127) Strategies for shooting with a rr R R
(cid:127) Expand your photo techniques — discover the basics of photo high-end or budget digital camera aaaa
bracketing and how to create HDR from a single Raw photo ppnn
(cid:127) Steps for converting HDR images hhgg
(cid:127) Turn normal photos into eye-catching HDR images — use to black and white yyee
Photomatix Pro to create and tone-map HDR images
(cid:127) Problem-solving techniques
(cid:127) Broaden your horizons — take better photos for HDR and create
HDR panoramas or black-and-white HDR images
Learn to:
(cid:127) Shoot and create HDR images
Go to Dummies.com
®
for videos, step-by-step examples, (cid:127) Choose good subjects and the right
how-to articles, or to shop! camera settings
(cid:127) Enhance your images with Photomatix
Pro and other software packages
$29.99 US / $35.99 CN / £21.99 UK IN FULL COLOR!
ISBN 978-0-470-56092-1
Robert Correll is an author, photographer, and musician. He is coauthor
of HDR Photography Photo Workshop as well as books on Paint Shop Pro
and Pro Tools music production software. Robert also developed a training Robert Correll
system for creating HDR photos with Photoshop CS4.
Coauthor of HDR Photography
Correll Photo Workshop
spine=.70”
Get More and Do More at Dummies.com
®
Start with FREE Cheat Sheets
Cheat Sheets include
(cid:127) Checklists
(cid:127) Charts
(cid:127) Common Instructions
(cid:127) And Other Good Stuff!
To access the Cheat Sheet created specifically for this book, go to
www.dummies.com/cheatsheet/hdrdigitalphotography
Get Smart at Dummies.com
Dummies.com makes your life easier with 1,000s
of answers on everything from removing wallpaper
to using the latest version of Windows.
Check out our
(cid:127) Videos
(cid:127) Illustrated Articles
(cid:127) Step-by-Step Instructions
Plus, each month you can win valuable prizes by entering
our Dummies.com sweepstakes. *
Want a weekly dose of Dummies? Sign up for Newsletters on
(cid:127) Digital Photography
(cid:127) Microsoft Windows & Office
(cid:127) Personal Finance & Investing
(cid:127) Health & Wellness
(cid:127) Computing, iPods & Cell Phones
(cid:127) eBay
(cid:127) Internet
(cid:127) Food, Home & Garden
Find out “HOW” at Dummies.com
*Sweepstakes not currently available in all countries; visit Dummies.com for official rules.
http://avaxho.me/blogs/ChrisRedfield
High Dynamic Range
Digital Photography
FOR
DUMmIES
‰
0011__556600992211--ffffiirrss..iinndddd ii 1111//1166//0099 11::2200 PPMM
01_560921-ffirs.indd i 11/16/09 1:20 PM
High Dynamic Range
Digital Photography
FOR
DUMmIES
‰
by Robert Correll
0011__556600992211--ffffiirrss..iinndddd iiiiii 1111//1166//0099 11::2200 PPMM
High Dynamic Range Digital Photography For Dummies®
Published by
Wiley Publishing, Inc.
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com
Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Published simultaneously in Canada
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permit-
ted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written
permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the
Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, [phone], fax [phone].
Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, [phone], fax [phone], or online at http://
www.wiley.com/go/permissions.
Trademarks: Wiley, the Wiley Publishing logo, For Dummies, the Dummies Man logo, A Reference for the
Rest of Us!, The Dummies Way, Dummies Daily, The Fun and Easy Way, Dummies.com, Making Everything
Easier, and related trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and/
or its affi liates in the United States and other countries, and may not be used without written permission.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Wiley Publishing, Inc., is not associated
with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: THE PUBLISHER AND THE AUTHOR MAKE NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF
THE CONTENTS OF THIS WORK AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITH-
OUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY MAY BE
CREATED OR EXTENDED BY SALES OR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS. THE ADVICE AND STRATEGIES
CONTAINED HEREIN MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERY SITUATION. THIS WORK IS SOLD WITH THE
UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PUBLISHER IS NOT ENGAGED IN RENDERING LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, OR
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. IF PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, THE SERVICES OF
A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL PERSON SHOULD BE SOUGHT. NEITHER THE PUBLISHER NOR THE
AUTHOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING HEREFROM. THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZA-
TION OR WEBSITE IS REFERRED TO IN THIS WORK AS A CITATION AND/OR A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF
FURTHER INFORMATION DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE AUTHOR OR THE PUBLISHER ENDORSES THE
INFORMATION THE ORGANIZATION OR WEBSITE MAY PROVIDE OR RECOMMENDATIONS IT MAY
MAKE. FURTHER, READERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT INTERNET WEBSITES LISTED IN THIS WORK
MAY HAVE CHANGED OR DISAPPEARED BETWEEN WHEN THIS WORK WAS WRITTEN AND WHEN IT
IS READ. FULFILLMENT OF EACH COUPON OFFER IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR.
For general information on our other products and services, please contact our Customer Care
Department within the U.S. at 877-762-2974, outside the U.S. at 317-572-3993, or fax [phone].
For technical support, please visit www.wiley.com/techsupport.
Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may
not be available in electronic books.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009940283
ISBN: 978-0-470-56092-1
Manufactured in the United States of America
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
0011__556600992211--ffffiirrss..iinndddd iivv 1111//1166//0099 11::2200 PPMM
About the Author
Robert Correll is an author, photographer, and artist with a lifetime of fi lm
and digital photography experience. He is a longtime expert in image edit-
ing and graphics software such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo. He also retouches and restores photos. Robert
currently provides professional software testing (Windows and Mac), tuto-
rial and manual authoring, copywriting, and other services to HDRsoft, the
makers of Photomatix Pro (the leading HDR application).
His latest published works include HDR Photography Photo Workshop (with
Pete Carr; published by Wiley), Your Pro Tools Studio, and Photo Restoration
and Retouching Using Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo (both published by Course
Technology PTR). Robert also authors creative tutorials for the Virtual
Training Company. His titles range from MasterClass! — Adobe Photoshop CS4
HDRI to subjects covering Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo, Adobe Photoshop
Elements, Sony ACID Pro, and Cakewalk SONAR. He contributed to every
issue of the Offi cial Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo Magazine as the resident
photo retouching expert.
Robert is also a music producer, audio engineer, and musician who makes
his music on the electric guitar and bass. He graduated with a Bachelor of
Science degree in History from the United States Air Force Academy and has
worked in the publishing, education, and marketing and design industries.
0011__556600992211--ffffiirrss..iinndddd vv 1111//1166//0099 11::2200 PPMM
01_560921-ffirs.indd i 11/16/09 1:20 PM
Dedication
For my wife — Anne, and my kids — Ben, Jake, Grace, and Sam.
Author’s Acknowledgments
Thank you to my agent, David Fugate, for your constant advocacy and sup-
port. You’re the man, man. Thanks to all the wonderful people I’ve had the
privilege and pleasure to work with at Wiley. Steve Hayes, Executive Editor,
for having the vision to help get this book approved and published. Thanks
for the opportunity to share my love for HDR photography. Jean Nelson,
Project Editor, for your ever-present support and expert book shepherding
and editing skills. Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with. Teresa
Artman, Copy Editor, for your enthusiasm and copy editing skills. And Ron
Rockwell, Technical Editor, for your effort and diligence.
Rick Hawks and Kathy Wagner of The Chapel, Michelle Gray and Amy Sipe
of Tower Bank, Bob Krafft and Emily Fisher of the Kruse Automotive and
Carriage Museum and the National Military History Center, and Bruce Gaylor
and Mike Bergum of New Castle Chrysler High School. Thank you all for your
permission to set up and shoot interior shots at your wonderful locations.
This book would not have been the same without your cooperation.
Thanks to Nikon, Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Manfrotto, Sigma, Tamrac, and all
the other manufacturers out there who make the gear I use. Thanks to the
guys at Sunny Schick Camera Shop for your assistance and support, and to
Katie of Best Buy. Very special thanks go to Pete Carr, and many thanks to
Geraldine Joffre of HDRsoft.
Finally, thank you to my wife and children for your love, support, and encour-
agement. Thanks also to Dad and Lynda and Don and Mary Anne.
0011__556600992211--ffffiirrss..iinndddd vviiii 1111//1166//0099 11::2200 PPMM
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
We’re proud of this book; please send us your comments at http://dummies.custhelp.com.
For other comments, please contact our Customer Care Department within the U.S. at 877-762-2974,
outside the U.S. at 317-572-3993, or fax [phone].
Some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following:
Acquisitions and Editorial Composition Services
Project Editor: Jean Nelson Project Coordinator: Katie Crocker
Executive Editor: Steven Hayes Layout and Graphics: Samantha K. Cherolis
Senior Copy Editor: Teresa Artman Proofreaders: Laura Albert,
Melissa D. Buddendeck
Technical Editor: Ron Rockwell
Indexer: Becky Hornyak
Editorial Manager: Kevin Kirschner
Media Development Project Manager:
Laura Moss-Hollister
Media Development Assistant Project Manager:
Jenny Swisher
Media Development Associate Producers:
Josh Frank, Marilyn Hummel, Douglas Kuhn,
and Shawn Patrick
Editorial Assistant: Amanda Graham
Sr. Editorial Assistant: Cherie Case
Cartoons: Rich Tennant
(www.the5thwave.com)
Publishing and Editorial for Technology Dummies
Richard Swadley, Vice President and Executive Group Publisher
Andy Cummings, Vice President and Publisher
Mary Bednarek, Executive Acquisitions Director
Mary C. Corder, Editorial Director
Publishing for Consumer Dummies
Diane Graves Steele, Vice President and Publisher
Composition Services
Debbie Stailey, Director of Composition Services
0011__556600992211--ffffiirrss..iinndddd vviiiiii 1111//1166//0099 11::2200 PPMM