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New to HDR, please help....
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I need some advice on the best way to go about doing this. Should I shoot in RAW or JPG, are there any post processing requirements before merging the files together...
I've tried it a couple times in my front yard, but I can't seem to get it right.
I'm using an XTi, by the way.
Thanks in advance.
Posted at 1:04PM, 15 May 2008 PDT
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To begin with, have you tried searching through this group or online for the many, many tutorials on the subject?
Second, what, specifically, aren't you getting "right?" Can you post some sample shots so people can see what kind of results you're getting (or not getting, as the case may be)?
To address what information you did give, I'd suggest shooting in RAW. You just lose too much data with a JPEG -- and that goes for more than just HDR.
Also, if you are bracketing your shots properly and using a steady tripod (to avoid movement between your exposures), then there generally is no processing required before merging the shots. In fact, unless there are serious problems with the images, I'd recommend against any prior processing, because many post-process techniques (sharpening, noise reduction, etc.) are essentially "destructive" to the image and strip away information that could be used to create a more accurate tone map.
Posted 2 months ago.
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Okay, well since I was trying in JPG that could have been my biggest problem. Sorry that I didn't search for it first, I'm new to flickr and keep forgetting that I can search through groups. I'm going to go give it another try with RAW this time and see how it turns out. Thanks for your time.
Originally posted 2 months ago.
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laurenchildre edited this topic 2 months ago.
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One more question... show I have my camera in a specific mode?
Posted 2 months ago.
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I'd recommend Aperture (Av) or Manual (M), because both of those modes will make sure that your aperture doesn't change between shots.
Basically, there are three elements that you do NOT want changing between your exposures:
1. The aperture/f-stop (because this will change your depth of field).
2. The focus point (for obvious reasons).
3. The camera position (again, for obvious reasons).
Posted 2 months ago.
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That should help a lot then, I was doing it on program mode. thanks.
Posted 2 months ago.
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Program mode works..
definitely not handheld in low lighting....
burst Autobracketing doesnt work in low light either..
i say learn to manually expose your shots to get your 3 exposures..tough, but not after you get it down.
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program mode on a canon does not work since the camera automatically changes the aperture which is a big NO NO.
I have a collection of guides and tutorials here:
HDR - How to make one and why
Read the first ones (backingwinds) and you'll know everything you'll ever need to know about HDR.
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Mixmaster edited this topic 2 months ago.
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