I consider myself fairly practiced and combining images in Photoshop. The problem is, sometimes I really don't think I'm doing it the best way possible. The main problem is that any method I've used takes forever.
Is there a trick to combining images such as these?
Who're the HDR experts out there?
Thanks,
E
(The detail shot is 100% to show some of the issues I'm having to correct once the images are combined.)
Full Version: How do you combine these shots
I think this works.
I used a layer mask and used the gradient tool to fill the layer mask. Then the brush tool to paint on the stones to lighten them back up.
wow... the thumbnail looks terrible, but it looks real at full size
I used a layer mask and used the gradient tool to fill the layer mask. Then the brush tool to paint on the stones to lighten them back up.
wow... the thumbnail looks terrible, but it looks real at full size
I have no idea but this makes me excited to see all your Europe pics. lol
QUOTE(jthrasherphoto @ June 2 2007, 07:21 AM) [snapback]145753[/snapback]
I think this works.
I used a layer mask and used the gradient tool to fill the layer mask. Then the brush tool to paint on the stones to lighten them back up.
wow... the thumbnail looks terrible, but it looks real at full size
I used a layer mask and used the gradient tool to fill the layer mask. Then the brush tool to paint on the stones to lighten them back up.
wow... the thumbnail looks terrible, but it looks real at full size
I really appreciate that and it looks good. I'm just confused as to how I would get the sky to fill in behind the stones. The solution you chose for this is great, but if I do a shot of...say the Eiffel tower, it'll be necessary to put the proper exposure behind the metal beams - and impractical to do by hand (and improper to fake with a gradient mask).
QUOTE(Alyssa Lang @ June 2 2007, 10:32 AM) [snapback]145791[/snapback]
I have no idea but this makes me excited to see all your Europe pics. lol
Thanks.
I'm looking forward to getting them posted. BTW, there's a link on my blog that'll send you info when they're up, if you're interested.
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1) use a tripod -- the layers won't line up right else.
2) download a filter called "red prince whitewash alpha channel"
3) open image with white sky
4) double click on the background layer
5) run "red prince" filter
6) open image with properly exposed sky
7) drag the now sky-less standing stones onto one with the ominous sky
8) repeat dragging another copy over if you need more opacity on the stones
9) erase any booglets around the stones on the sky-less layers
10) flatten and enjoy.
Hope this helps!
1) use a tripod -- the layers won't line up right else.
2) download a filter called "red prince whitewash alpha channel"
3) open image with white sky
4) double click on the background layer
5) run "red prince" filter
6) open image with properly exposed sky
7) drag the now sky-less standing stones onto one with the ominous sky
8) repeat dragging another copy over if you need more opacity on the stones
9) erase any booglets around the stones on the sky-less layers
10) flatten and enjoy.
Hope this helps!
QUOTE(Leann @ June 3 2007, 06:19 AM) [snapback]146019[/snapback]
Hmmm....I'm very intrigued!
Thanks,
Eddie
If you are looking to do hdr, you must use at least 3 images. Depending on the scene, and how much detail you want to pull out of the shadows/highlights, you can do as many as you like, but always start with at least 3. Something like -2,0,+2. Use a tripod, combine in PS. Masking and gradient maps are only needed if you don't do it right the first time.
QUOTE(Leann @ June 3 2007, 06:19 AM) [snapback]146019[/snapback]
Click to view attachment
1) use a tripod -- the layers won't line up right else.
2) download a filter called "red prince whitewash alpha channel"
3) open image with white sky
4) double click on the background layer
5) run "red prince" filter
6) open image with properly exposed sky
7) drag the now sky-less standing stones onto one with the ominous sky
8) repeat dragging another copy over if you need more opacity on the stones
9) erase any booglets around the stones on the sky-less layers
10) flatten and enjoy.
Hope this helps!
1) use a tripod -- the layers won't line up right else.
2) download a filter called "red prince whitewash alpha channel"
3) open image with white sky
4) double click on the background layer
5) run "red prince" filter
6) open image with properly exposed sky
7) drag the now sky-less standing stones onto one with the ominous sky
8) repeat dragging another copy over if you need more opacity on the stones
9) erase any booglets around the stones on the sky-less layers
10) flatten and enjoy.
Hope this helps!
Been meaning to ask you. Do they have it for mac? Haven't found it.
Thanks,
-E
Another thing you can do is (and you don't even need THAT sky you shot, you can choose any of them)
1) Select Color
2) Select the whiteness of the sky
3) click on the mask icon to mask it out
put the sky you want to use behind it
4) manipulate mask as needed
OR
1) convert a layer into threshold until all the sky goes white
2) select the now pure white sky
3) save selection
4) erase/toggle off threshold layer
5) load selection
6) feather like 1-3 pixels
7) paste in other sky
I hope these help!
1) Select Color
2) Select the whiteness of the sky
3) click on the mask icon to mask it out
put the sky you want to use behind it
4) manipulate mask as needed
OR
1) convert a layer into threshold until all the sky goes white
2) select the now pure white sky
3) save selection
4) erase/toggle off threshold layer
5) load selection
6) feather like 1-3 pixels
7) paste in other sky
I hope these help!
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