Important Notes
This eBook is a whopper of a download (655 MB to be exact). If your internet connection is slow or prone to hiccups, you may be better off purchasing the CD version. After checking out with PayPal, you will be redirected to Mark’s site to receive your download link. You will also receive an email with a copy of the download link.
Contents
407 pages
Mac and PC compatible
Sample Images included
If you’ve ever dreamed of a resource that provides everything you need to produce breathtaking HDR images, your wait is over! Illuminating HDR is a revolutionary eBook that features colorfully illustrated step-by-step topics, stunning examples, and work-along images.
Unlike any other HDR reference, Illuminating HDR includes two comprehensive workflows (Bridge > Photomatix > Adobe Camera Raw > Photoshop) and (Lightroom > Photomatix > Lightroom > Photoshop) plus crystal clear techniques for bracketing exposures, reading histograms, replacing unattractive skies, eliminating ghosted subjects, removing halos, fixing blown highlights, batch processing, single image processing, double tone mapping, achieving the Harry Potter look, and more. This fully printable, Mac and PC-compatible eBook covers Photomatix 4, Photoshop CS5, and Lightroom 3.
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Illuminating HDR’s Complete Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Illuminating HDR
An Introduction Worth Reading
Atmospheric Conditions and Subjects that are Most Favorable for HDR
Chapter 2 – Using Your Camera to Capture Exposure-Bracketed Images
Suggestions for Capturing Exposure-Bracketed Images
Understanding the Histogram
Chapter 3 – The Post-Capture Workflow
Introduction
Workflow (Bridge > Photomatix > Adobe Camera Raw > Photoshop)
Quick Reference (Bridge > Photomatix > Adobe Camera Raw > Photoshop)
Workflow (Lightroom > Photomatix > Lightroom > Photoshop)
Quick Reference (Lightroom > Photomatix > Lightroom > Photoshop)
Chapter 4 – Essential Techniques
Replacing Skies with Photoshop from Bridge
Remixing Skies with Photoshop from Bridge
Eliminating Ghosted Subjects with Photoshop from Bridge
Fixing Dirty Whites and Sickly Skin Tones with Photoshop from Bridge
Improving Blown Highlights with Photoshop from Bridge
Batch Processing with Photomatix from Bridge
Replacing Skies with Photoshop from Lightroom
Remixing Skies with Photoshop from Lightroom
Eliminating Ghosted Subjects with Photoshop from Lightroom
Fixing Dirty Whites and Sickly Skin Tones with Photoshop from Lightroom
Improving Blown Highlights with Photoshop from Lightroom
Batch Processing with Photomatix from Lightroom
An Even Better Way to Reduce Chromatic Aberration with Photoshop
An Alternative Approach to Eliminating Halos with Photoshop
Chapter 5 – Creative Techniques
Processing a Single Image through Photomatix
Double Tone Mapping with Photomatix
Creating the Harry Potter Look
Chapter 6 – Alternatives to Tone Mapping with Photomatix’ Details Enhancer
Photomatix’ Exposure Fusion Process from Bridge
Photomatix’ Exposure Fusion Process from Lightroom
Merge to HDR Pro in Photoshop CS5
Processing a Single Image in Photoshop CS5 using HDR Toning
Chapter 7 – Reference
Praise for Illuminating HDR
“With his easygoing demeanor and great expertise in Photoshop, Mark Johnson delivers an eBook that is sure to delight the photographer who aspires to achieve the perfect HDR image. Mark’s eBook successfully reveals the secrets of HDR.”
Marie Altenburg
PSA Journal book review
“I recently purchased Mark’s Illuminating HDR eBook and it has been working wonders for me. I just sent a shot off to HDRcreme.com for a review from my peers and guess what—it was selected as ‘Photo of the Day.’ I am very proud of this and want to thank Mark for all he has done for me with not only the HDR eBook, but others as well.”
David Schram
Puyallup, WA
“Mark’s wonderful eBook is clearly a labor of love! It includes plenty of detail, awesome shots, and right-on examples. Who could ask for anything more! I am totally impressed.”
Steve Orr
Reisterstown, MD
“I just finished Mark’s HDR eBook and loved it. I worked through each of the Lightroom tutorials and found them easy to understand, comprehensive, and enjoyable. What an amazing eBook! I always learn so much from Mark.”
Joe Barranco
Milton, GA
“Like all of Mark’s other books, Illuminating HDR is well written, easy to follow and understand, and will be a welcome addition to my virtual bookshelf.”
Frank Thomas
Lisle, Illinois
“I purchased Mark’s HDR eBook yesterday and it has ignited my creativity. Thanks for such wonderful work!”
Ron Granstra
Gloucester, VA