Ammonite Understanding HDR Photography

This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts.High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is the process of shooting several images of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. This produces photographs that are crisp and detailed, from highlights to mid-tones to shadows, full of drama and expressiveness. It's an effect that is similar to how we perceive scenes with our own eyes, although it can also produce impactful hyper-real images.Understanding HDR Photography is a comprehensive guide – written by a professional photographer in a clear and jargon-free style – to understanding the techniques of shooting and post-processing HDR images. Step-by-step case studies clearly explain the theory and practice of shooting and processing HDR images, with hints and tips that help to avoid the pitfalls of this engrossing genre of photography.Written and published in the UKFully illustrated in colourIndexed chapters for ease of referenceIncludes RAW white balance and 18% grey exposure cardsPop out purse/wallet laminated key points cardPhoto bag friendly sizeSpecifically written for each camera modelSuitable for all ability levels

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