I was very pleased to see it has support for Raw file import, although as an older version I don't know how it will do with the very latest cameras (but see at the bottom for a partial solution to this). With the HDR software in today's give-away you have an additional step beyond just opening a photograph, you have to select the images to combine and choose some options. You can either combine multiple images into an HDR or just select a Raw file (if you have one) and work from that (it won't be as good, but a fair bit better than the JPEG). But taking a set of (typically three) exposure-bracketed (standard, brighter, darker) images of the scene (ideally not freehand, but that can work) you can then combine them in some HDR software and have room and outside both visible in the picture. The camera can show the detail in the room, with the Window solid white, or the detail outside the window but everything in the room is black. The classic example is being in a dark room looking out on a brightly lit scene. Plus if anyone reading this doesn't know what HDR is, it stands for "High Dynamic Range" and is usually used to combine differently exposed photographs of a scene to end up with an image capturing a greater range of brightness than the camera can. Oh and while I am doing a bit of a quick start guide don't forget to check out the manual, especially the stuff on Ghosting removal.Īs I said it's a bit of a pain to register (unless you've done one of their tools before) but persevere and you'll get there. Note that HDR Projects 5 has a lot of options and you may need to play around a bit to get a natural looking HDR, unless you fancy doing something with a more unnatural look (although some people are not fans of highly processed HDRs others like the effect). If you have Lightroom that also has built-in HDR support. exe to the desktop and go from there (although IIRC it just saves the result in a "standard" location rather than offering a choice). Note the Nik tool is a Plugin but you can just (on Windows) drag a link to the HDR Efex 2. Another free option used to be HDR Efex 2 which is part of the Nik Tools which were Google and are now DXO, and were available as a free download when they were Google, so might still be around. (Registering if you haven't done it for a Franzis tool before is also an adventure, but the tools are good IMHO.) I like their HDR tool (which you can easily use by taking three bracketed exposures, the correct one and typically ones at plus and minus two stops, allowing you to overcome the limited range of brightnesses cameras support in a single image) and think it is well worth installing. I really like the Franzis Projects tools and some are quite excellent (their B+W converter is the best I know and Sharpen Projects is again excellent once you get away from its default attempt), so I always try to see if I can help people get over the initial learning curve. That way, you can guarantee that they'll both have something to unwrap when the time comes.I wrote this for a previous HDR Projects 4 Pro Giveaway, so I'll just copy it here with a few (err, a bunch, I'm gonna miss my Train) of updates in case it is of use to anyone. If you have your doubts that one gift is enough, couple up their presents (get it?) by picking a gift specifically for him and her. Think: a date night subscription box, a memory-filled photo book or an online cooking class for two. The best gifts for couples typically fall into a few categories: practical items they’ll use, personalized gifts that celebrate their relationship or activities and experiences that’ll bring the lovers together. To whittle down the right gift for your favorite duo, start with a general idea of the type of gift you want to give. We’ll help you cut to the chase with these couple gifts that are fun, practical and the perfect way to say, "I love you." Except, you probably don’t have quite as much time to dedicate to shopping for a gift, whether it’s for a wedding, an anniversary, a holiday or just because. You might have to do some searching, but when you find it, you’ll know it’s the one. Pinpointing the right gift for a couple is kind of like finding your better half.
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