Practical HDR: A complete guide to creating High Dynamic Range images with your Digital SLR - Softcover

Nightingale, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240812492 ISBN 13: 9780240812496

Publisher: Focal Press, 2009

Synopsis

HDR is both a technical solution to the limitations of digital camera sensors, and a creative tool that can give any image much more impact - but it is not without its pitfalls, and it's essential to understand these if you want to take full advantage of this innovative technique. Practical HDR provides you with an abundance of step-by-step examples that will quickly make you an expert on the theory and practice of shooting and processing HDR images, allowing you to get the best possible results every time.

As well as practical advice on shooting and processing, the book also contains a global showcase of inspirational HDR images - you will quickly find that HDR offers unparralleled opportunities for indulging your creative instincts, from photo-realistic to hyper-realism.

About this title

Review

"...one of the best books available on the subject, and I intend to keep it in the small library of books next to my computer to which I regularly refer." -- Photofocus.com, Nov 8, 2009

High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a technique that has seen huge popularity over the past 12 months. To get it right, there are basic photographic principles that need to be adhered to.
Combine these with some image-editing know-how, and you'll end up with dramatic, moody images that are rich in detail, colour and tone. That's exactly what this book is all about.
This book sets out to guide you through the entire workflow process, covering all three major software options: photoshop, Photomatix Pro and FDR Tools. It serves as a fantastic introduction to the subject, providing plenty of inspirational picture pages.

It kicks off with an explanation of the subject, followed by a detailed chapter on using your camera to achieve top quality start photos. Once you have these in the bag, the book shows you how to create various HDR styles.

Whether you prefer the extreme hyper-real HDR style or
something a little subtler, this book has it covered. The author pairs insightful advice and screengrabs, offering up deliciously rich images that leave you wanting to try it for yourself. This is a fantastic read and it will help
you explore HDR to the full. --Photoshop Creative Magazine, Issue 57

From the Publisher

David Nightingale's Practical HDR has rapidly established itself as the number one book on this exciting subject. We've struggled to keep up with demand - the book is now on its third printing!

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0240812492
• ISBN 13: 9780240812496
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160