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08/17/2007 09:37:56 AM · #1 |
I would be really grateful for some feedback and constructive criticism on these three photographs. All three have been processed from a single RAW file using the trial version of Photomatrix. Workflow was to import RAW into photomatrix, convert to HDR and then apply tone-mapping (I am aiming for a subtle effect),and then in to Photoshop Elements 4 to clone out the Photomatrix watermark, contrast tweaks as necessary, and to sharpen. I want to be sure that I can get reasonable results before I shell out for the full version, and I am as yet undecided as to how close I am.
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08/17/2007 09:46:07 AM · #2 |
| I think you've done a good job keeping the HDR effect subtle, while bringing out a nice amount of detail. |
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08/17/2007 09:57:37 AM · #3 |
Hi Sara,
Your 1st two shots shown look real natural and not over the top. Your 1st image doesn't look at all like it was done in hdr or tonemapping, which is a good thing btw. The details in the 2nd shot, particularly the details on the underside of the arch would probably not have been possible without hdr. The 3rd shot is a bit odd in some ways to me. The color levels in the sky seems muddy or lacking contrast compared to the vivid blue in the boat.
I'd be curious to see a side by side of each, before & after. Looks like you are heading in the right direction, getting things to look like what we actually saw, not limited to what a camera is capable of capturing. |
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08/17/2007 10:01:35 AM · #4 |
The one is the most obvious. Skies can be tricky in HDR and tone mapping.
I think the filter is worth the price.
Here's a couple of mine that were improved by using Photomatix
In the comments section of the last one you can see the original before tone mapping. Big difference. |
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08/17/2007 10:17:12 AM · #5 |
Brad, here are the processed versions against the completely unprocessed shots:
DCTheissen, thank you!
Brad and Scarbrd, it is the sky in the barge one that bothers me most - is there any way to apply tone-mapping selectively?
Scarbrd - it was your photos,along with those of  Bear_Musicthat persuaded me to give HDR a go. |
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08/17/2007 10:20:28 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
... it is the sky in the barge one that bothers me most - is there any way to apply tone-mapping selectively?
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Couldn't you just duplicate the image before processing, mask out the sky and keep that as a layer to bring back into the photo after you've completed the HDR work?
BTW - I like this one the best. :) (edit to add - I like the HDR results on this the best).
(edit continued...I like this one for general composition and appeal better).
Message edited by author 2007-08-17 10:23:12. |
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08/17/2007 10:29:04 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
Brad and Scarbrd, it is the sky in the barge one that bothers me most - is there any way to apply tone-mapping selectively?
Scarbrd - it was your photos,along with those of Bear_Musicthat persuaded me to give HDR a go. |
Thanks! I definitely yield to Bear on HDR expertise
As for the selctive Tone Mapping, when you buy the PhotoMatix you can also get the Photoshop plug in that will work directly in Photoshop. Then you can mask off a selection and apply the tone mapping just to that selection.
Without the plugin, you can apply the tone mapping to the entire image, then place it as a layer over the orignal image in Photoshop and erase what you don't want from the tone mapped layer.
Make sense?
Message edited by author 2007-08-17 10:31:03. |
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08/17/2007 03:46:26 PM · #8 |
gld2badad, I have only just discovered the eraser tool in Elements - I think what you suggest would work; I shall give it a go over the weekend - thanks for the suggestion.
Scarbrd, do you know if the Photoshop plug-in would work with Elements 4? |
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