Extending the Dynamic Range of any photograph
Intro to HDR

High Dynamic Range Explained. Understand the concepts behind HDR.
Split Neutral Density effect

Double process a photo to bring out the full detail in the sky and the foreground.
Masks and Adjustment Layers

Use adjustment layers and masks to paint on dynamic range and detail where you want it
Extending Shadow Highlight

Use the Shadow/Highlight adjustment to bring out the full dynamic range in a photograph without washing it out
Recover detail in ACR

Use the tools in Camera Raw to bring out the full detail in shadows and highlights
Pseudo HDR, Single image Tone mapping
Pseudo HDR Explained

What is a Pseudo HDR? How can we make a single image resemble a tone mapped HDR?
Pseudo HDR Toning

Using the CS5 HDR toning filter to simulate HDR from a single image
Pseudo HDR in Photoshop

Using the tools that have been in Photoshop for a number of years to simulate HDR from a single image
Pseudo HDR effect in ACR

Using Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom to simulate HDR from a single image
Pseudo Bracketed images

Learn Colin’s cool trick to simulate bracketed photos from a single RAW file and then map shadows and highlights for a natural pseudo HDR appearance



All new and expanded
All Source files are included with the Download and the Disk. Follow along, step-by-step with the instructor!

STEP BY STEP WALKTHROUGH :: ALL FILES INCLUDED ::
Now includes Full Screen Playback. And works on iPad,iPhone 4 (Earlier iPhones not supported) iTunes and Apple TV!
Multi Image HDR
Camera Tips for Shooting for HDR

What to do and what not to do when shooting for HDR
Merge to 32 bit HDR

Creating a 32 bit file from separate bracketed photos. What Colin calls an HDR Negative
Photoshop 32 bit Overview

How to work in Photoshop in the 32 bit space.
Full workflow for Photoshop HDR

A dry run all the way from start to finish to gain an understanding of how to create HDR in Photoshop
Tone mapping in Photoshop HDR Pro (Local Adaption)

A more in depth look at tone mapping in Photoshop
Photoshop Natural looking HDR

How to create natural looking HDR images in Photoshop
Removing Ghosting

How to remove ghosting and control ghosting in Photoshop HDR
Dodge and Burn in 32 bit Space

How to make localized adjustments to the tone in a 32 bit image
Finishing touches – HDR, Camera Raw and Smart Objects

Colin’s secret technique for working with the tools in Adobe Camera Raw with a tone mapped image and some creative moves
Working with Photomatix
Photomatix Tone mapping

Using the Details Enhancer panel for a stylized tone mapping look
Photomatix Tone Compressor

Using the Photomatix Tone Compressor panel for a natural looking HDR tone map
Photomatix Pro Overview

Overview of Photomatix Pro, which is a stand alone application that allows batch processing and more