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It’s the latest and hottest technique, made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadows—and photographers needn’t sacrifice any part of their image. And the best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photography—sometimes even beyond normal human perception. Ferrell McCollough, a widely respected photographer, pushes the boundaries and inspires others to pursue their artistic vision, too. The amazing results simply can’t be achieved any other way.
Book News Annotation:
This guide to high dynamic range (HDR) digital photography is not for
newcomers; the most appropriate readers will be advanced or
professional at using digital cameras and Adobe editing software
including Photoshop. The eight well-illustrated chapters detail both
basic techniques and fine-tuning strategies for HDR images, which
elude the limitations of available light by combining more than one
photograph of the same subject to striking results. Chapters cover
topics that include: digital camera sensors, tone mapping,
considerations for different types of cameras, use of a tripod,
merging, HDR software and post-processing techniques, capturing good
source images, flash merging and panoramas, single image HDR
photography, and advanced image analysis. The work and insight of
five artists working in HDR are included.
Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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