This past week we have been learning about HDR photography. HDR photograph means High-Dynamic-Range. That also means to take several pictures in different exposure settings. HDR images are used to make a really, really good quality picture. Or HDR is also used for making a way different picture than your original photo. One thing that I like about it is that it makes my picture look one of a kind. One thing I dislike about HDR is that you cant have any movement. Not even the slightest movement or it will create "ghosts."
The key to making an HDR photo is to include exposure compensation. You need a specific kind of camera that has the exposure compensation button. For example a Cannon, and DLSR camera and many more that has this feature. First you need to take seven pictures each with different exposure compensation. Then you open photoshop and do File>Automate>merge to HDR. From there you can play around with the filters and the different options on the computer. On some cameras there is the button that does an automatic HDR [straight from the camera.] personally I like doing my HDR in photoshop because it may take longer but it will come out way better and photoshop has way more options then if you would do an automatic HDR [straight from the camera] photo.
The thought process behind my portrait and landscape pictures is the Rule Of Thirds, Straight horizon lines, Good lighting, And perfect angle to get the best shots of Taylor and the landscape. I also wanted to create a "surrealistic effect" because I think that it would give the viewer a "wowing" feeling. In the making of this HDR project I think I did pretty good. But the one thing I could have fix and re-do is the landscape. Honestly I am not that satisfied with my landscape but I think I tried my hardest and I tried being creative and to work with what I have. This project was honestly very frustrating, but yet a very fun learning experience!
The key to making an HDR photo is to include exposure compensation. You need a specific kind of camera that has the exposure compensation button. For example a Cannon, and DLSR camera and many more that has this feature. First you need to take seven pictures each with different exposure compensation. Then you open photoshop and do File>Automate>merge to HDR. From there you can play around with the filters and the different options on the computer. On some cameras there is the button that does an automatic HDR [straight from the camera.] personally I like doing my HDR in photoshop because it may take longer but it will come out way better and photoshop has way more options then if you would do an automatic HDR [straight from the camera] photo.
The thought process behind my portrait and landscape pictures is the Rule Of Thirds, Straight horizon lines, Good lighting, And perfect angle to get the best shots of Taylor and the landscape. I also wanted to create a "surrealistic effect" because I think that it would give the viewer a "wowing" feeling. In the making of this HDR project I think I did pretty good. But the one thing I could have fix and re-do is the landscape. Honestly I am not that satisfied with my landscape but I think I tried my hardest and I tried being creative and to work with what I have. This project was honestly very frustrating, but yet a very fun learning experience!
