How to make an HDR | HDR retouching technique explained
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LET’s MAKE IT BETTER
LET’s MAKE IT
BETTER
You will need
• A photograph (in RAW format)
• Photomatix pro ( Used to do HDR fusion)
• Adobe Photoshop
Step 1
• Open up Photoshop and import the image
Step 2
• Unlock the layer by double clicking on the lock icon.
Step 3
• Make 2 copies of the layer by pressing ctrl+j twice
• Rename the layers for convenience
Step 4
• Hide the layer named over exposed and select the under exposed
• Click on image -> adjustment -> exposure
• Increase the exposure until you get completely blown out sky and fine details in the ground
Step 5
• Now hide the over exposed layer and select the layer named normal
• Choose and expose half of what you used for over exposed layer
• In this case +1.5 will do just fine
• Save each images as new image files
you will end up with 3 images with different exposure.
Normally Exposed Over Exposed Under Exposed
Step 6
• Open the HDR fusion software (photomatix pro)
• Drag and drop the 3 photos in
• Choose merge for HDR processing and press OK
• Choose a suitable preset and click “Process”
Step 7
• Adjust the curves to make more contrast
Step 8
• You will end up with a High dynamic range but grainy picture.
• Save it as jpeg and import back to Photoshop
Step 9
• Unlock the layer and click on images -> adjustments -> curves
• Adjust the blue and green curves to turn the whole picture into purple tone
Step 10
• Duplicate the layer
• Click on filter -> blur -> Gaussian blur
• Increase the blur value until you get a silky sky
Step 11
• Create a layer mask on the blurred layer
Create Layer mask
Step 12
• Use a black brush and paint on the areas where you want to bring the details back.
Finishing touch
• Merge all layers together
• Adjust brightness and contrast to make the colors pop up more
And here we are…
WE HAVE MADE IT BETTER !
• Visit:
– Triads-photography.blogspot.com
– Facebook.com/triadsphotography