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08/27/2008 10:59:31 AM · #51

Thanks for addressing those issues.

I just remembered another issue during tonemapping. When I use the sliders they seem a bit touchy, so I tried to type in a number, but before I could complete the number a dialog popped up telling me the permissible range. I believe I tried to change -4 to -3. If I deleted the 4, the dialog came up. If I tried to add the 3 to then delete the 4 the dialog came up. In other words, the range checking took place when I did anything in the box. Perhaps it would be better to do the range check after the complete number is entered.

08/27/2008 11:09:35 AM · #52

You are correct that some of the settings can be a bit touchy, which can be bit of a catch22 cause to make them less touchy you reduce the range and as a result reduce the functionality of the operator. We will try to look into coming up with a better way to check for value errors when typing in values. An easy way to work around this is to uncheck the Auto Preview option located at the top left side of the tone mapping when, and your done changing the values re-check it. Thank you Ken.

Message edited by author 2008-08-27 11:13:31.

09/09/2008 11:33:02 AM · #53

Beta 5 of Artizen HDR is now available for download. Simms and Ken, you will notice some of the issues you mentioned have been addressed in this update.

beta5 additions
-Removed Processing Popup when in Interactive Filter mode.
-Added label to indicate which file is selected in HDR Manual Alignment window.
-File creation is optional during HDR creation process.
-Saves setting between loading Artizen.
-Fixed/Updated White Balance to be more of White Balance filter than White Point filter.
-Updated HDR Auto Alignment algorithm.
-Updated HDR Merging algorithm.
-GUI enhancements.
-Minor Bug Fixes.

Ken

Canon EOS-7D

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

09/09/2008 12:10:03 PM · #54

Thanks for the update, it's good to know you listen to the users. I'll check it out and report back but it might be a few days.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

09/09/2008 12:42:11 PM · #55

Just downloaded the beta. I am just starting to play with HDR, so my input will be that of a newb. I'll let you know.

09/10/2008 10:46:43 AM · #56

We have just re-uploaded a quick addition to beta 5, which addresses an International decimal bug.

09/10/2008 10:54:41 AM · #57

Will download tonight and have a play - thanks.

Originally posted by artizenhdr:

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/10/2008 11:04:37 AM · #58

look forward to hearing what you have to say. We also tried to simplify the GUI so that beginners don't get lost on what they need to do.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

09/10/2008 11:16:35 AM · #59

Do you have a link for this download or do I need to send an email?

edit to add: Nevermind, found it on the first page...

Message edited by author 2008-09-10 11:23:05.

Ken

Canon EOS-7D

09/14/2008 12:46:23 AM · #60

I finally tried out the new beta and couldn't get through my first picture. I tried with 6 exposures, hand-held, with no moving objects. The alignment failed miserably. I manually aligned the second exposure and then went to the third which was even farther off. When I went to type in a number (best guess) to align I got "Run-time-error "13" Type Mismatch.

The alignment in these beta versions isn't nearly as good as the last stable version, IMO. Unfortunately I don't recall exactly which version that was since I updated and couldn't go back. I believe it was 2.5.

Artizen - if you'd like the pictures I refer to let me know, but they're raw, so email won't work.

Edit: Photomatix Pro3 also failed. I really thought it would be easy to align these.

Edit II: Photo Acute nailed the alignment.

Message edited by author 2008-09-14 01:11:59.

09/15/2008 10:36:01 AM · #61

Ken: Thank you so much for the feedback, it really helps a lot. Would you be able to email use the files that failed or share them out us somehow so that we can run some tests. We will also look into this bug immediately.

09/16/2008 02:00:24 PM · #62

beta6 additions

-Boosted Performance of HDR creation process.
-Added a bypass option to the HDR creation process for faster work flow.
-Updated HDR Auto Alignment algorithm.
-Updated HDR Merging algorithm.
-Sliders now support using Arrow keys.
-GUI enhancements.
-Restored "Fix Black Spots" option.
-New sliders used in Manual Alignment window.

09/29/2008 12:05:31 PM · #63

beta7 additions

-New GUI for HDR creation window with bigger Preview.
-Fixed bug when entering values into text boxes.
-New Auto Noise Reduction function when tone mapping.
-Faster loading of RAW files on MP systems.
-Added option to Levels so that users can select the white and black point using the mouse.
-Updated White Balance so that no Auto button is required.
-Update HDR Tone Mapping settings for easier learning curve.
-Updated Natural and Dramatic tone mapping operators.

10/17/2008 04:18:47 PM · #64

gotta say to everyone that whilst I usually sing the praises for Photomatix and EHDR, Artizen is now my HDR app of choice.. very nice piece of software. still a long way to go, but I have a whole list of suggestions as to how they can improve it.

definitely worth checking out now..

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Nikon

10/20/2008 09:42:05 AM · #65

Thank you very much Simms. We have already begun on defining what the 2.7 upgrade will be so please feel free to give us any suggestions.

Greetmir

Nikon D60

10/20/2008 09:58:12 AM · #66

I am very very very interested in HDR techniques. I have downloaded your application and will give it a serious look over ... I am particularly interested in the broad band of cameras that its RAW conversion is compatible with. If it is compatible with a Nikon D60 NEF format, then I will give you a detailed opinion of what I think about it along with the best results that I can gleen from it. I hope to find more advantages than disadvantages, but ... one application can not satisfy EVER photographer.

Good luck in the meantime.

01/14/2009 10:56:04 AM · #67

SCI has just made Artizen HDR 2.7 available for download. This latest update is a major move forward in virtually every area of the image editing work flow.

This is the list of Additions/Updates in 2.7

HDR Editing/Creation
- True 32bit Image Editing.
- HDR creation process now has a new state of art Auto Alignment algorithm.
- New option to select a region to perform Auto Alignment against rather than the entire image which might have moving objects.
- New Precision option during HDR creation for 3D artists who need the most accurate radiance values in their HDR files.
- Fixed reading of Exif metadata information when generating HDR files.
- Extended x,y manual alignment max values.
- Update Dramatic Tone Mapping algorithm for better for performance.

Standard Editing
- New Simple Image Browser with support for 14+ file formats including all HDR file formats.
- GUI Streamlining for faster work flows.
- Fixed Arbitrary Rotate bug.
- New Preview option for Arbitrary Rotate.
- Standard Code Cleanup.
- Fixed Cursor Painting issue when using Brushes.
- Easier work flow when using Crop function.
- Support for new Digital Camera's file formats as well as 10+ digital cameras.
- Faster loading of Camera RAW file formats.
- New Pixel Out of Range option when working with Color Balance, Exposure, Curves, Levels, Replace Color and White Balance.

Message edited by author 2009-01-14 10:56:29.

01/14/2009 01:53:57 PM · #68

I take it 2.6 owners can upgrade for free?

Originally posted by artizenhdr:

01/14/2009 02:04:03 PM · #69

Its ok, just downloaded and installed.

One feature I would like to see that EHDR has, is the ability of the application to detect when multiple images have been dragged into the application, instead of opening 5 seperate images, it would be great if a dialogue box opened asking if I wanted to create an HDR image from the images just dragged`n`dropped.

01/14/2009 02:08:32 PM · #70

Onoe more feature I'd like is the ability for it to run the orton filter without it saying "Run-time error `76` Path not found" then crashing out... :)

Although I am thinking thats a bug.. Happened twice in 5 mins to me. :(

Message edited by author 2009-01-14 14:10:01.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

01/14/2009 02:29:49 PM · #71

Hi Simms

Just let me know when this happens to you so that i can try and repeat it so that we can fix this bug. We will post the update right away. The drag and drop option works if you drop them into the HDR creation window otherwise it assumes you just want to edit your photos, but that is not a bad idea.

Message edited by author 2009-01-14 14:40:35.

Blue Moon

Canon EOS-40D

01/14/2009 03:53:49 PM · #72

i downloaded it but it won't start up all the way, it says that it has encountered a problem and needs to shut down

01/14/2009 03:57:18 PM · #73

If you are using Vista, you must run Artizen with the Run as Administrator option.