Comments on: Summary of Using HDR for Real Estate Phototography http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/ Tips and Techniques for Real Estate Photography Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:03:41 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gary Shepard http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-22136 Gary Shepard Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:05:31 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-22136 If anyone is interested in seeing my HDR/Blended image work go to http://cpsrealestatephotography.com. Constructive feed back is welcomed. If anyone is interested in seeing my HDR/Blended image work go to http://cpsrealestatephotography.com. Constructive feed back is welcomed.

]]> By: Gary Shepard http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-22132 Gary Shepard Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:13:10 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-22132 I'm looking for a little help here. I have been using image blending with very good results for several months now. I shoot with a Nikon D700 and a Nikon 14-24mm lens primarily. I am using the ProMote remote control configured to give me 7 exposures at 2 EV intervals. that covers a total of 13 EV. The measured value plus 2,4 and 6 EV each side of the measured value. A lot of thought went into this choice of exposures and I will gladly share those thoughts with anyone who is interested in why I chose the values that I did. I use Photomatix and blending with highlight and shadows adjust. My default settings are Accentuation 9.1, Blending Point 0.0, Shadows 5.6, Color Saturation 0.0, White Clip 8.8, Black Clip 9.4 and midtone 0.0. The results are generally quite good. The one issue that I am strugling with is ghosting or flaring around the windows. Does anyone have any suggestions that might help to eliminate that issue? I’m looking for a little help here.

I have been using image blending with very good results for several months now. I shoot with a Nikon D700 and a Nikon 14-24mm lens primarily. I am using the ProMote remote control configured to give me 7 exposures at 2 EV intervals. that covers a total of 13 EV. The measured value plus 2,4 and 6 EV each side of the measured value. A lot of thought went into this choice of exposures and I will gladly share those thoughts with anyone who is interested in why I chose the values that I did. I use Photomatix and blending with highlight and shadows adjust. My default settings are Accentuation 9.1, Blending Point 0.0, Shadows 5.6, Color Saturation 0.0, White Clip 8.8, Black Clip 9.4 and midtone 0.0. The results are generally quite good. The one issue that I am strugling with is ghosting or flaring around the windows. Does anyone have any suggestions that might help to eliminate that issue?

]]> By: Joanna http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-21658 Joanna Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:05:25 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-21658 We camera bracket our HDR real estate photos and I edit the exposures in Photomatix w/PS Elements for secondary editing. When you camera bracket interior views you are not using any flash attachments so your processed HDR photo will appear a little dark which can be remedied by applying levels, contrast, hue/sat adjustments, spot sharpening, etc to get the desired end result. The processing/editing actually takes longer than the photography. For exterior shots we do pole aerials and I process these as single-image HDRs. We camera bracket our HDR real estate photos and I edit the exposures in Photomatix w/PS Elements for secondary editing. When you camera bracket interior views you are not using any flash attachments so your processed HDR photo will appear a little dark which can be remedied by applying levels, contrast, hue/sat adjustments, spot sharpening, etc to get the desired end result. The processing/editing actually takes longer than the photography. For exterior shots we do pole aerials and I process these as single-image HDRs.

]]> By: Kevin Galarneau http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-21487 Kevin Galarneau Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:02:47 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-21487 I can't seem to get the hang of tonemapping. Everytime I have attempted HDR I haved walked away with a bad result. I prefer Enfuse, I feel it is much more user friendly and it creates a much more realistic effect which i prefer. I can’t seem to get the hang of tonemapping. Everytime I have attempted HDR I haved walked away with a bad result. I prefer Enfuse, I feel it is much more user friendly and it creates a much more realistic effect which i prefer.

]]> By: Doug Huffines http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-20636 Doug Huffines Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:09:23 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-20636 I've been shooting HDR for about a year now and really have a good time with it. Some HDR photos, to me, look radioactive and is distracting for most applications. When done well, it can really add a lot to the subject. It doesn't work for every photo, but when it does, it's great. I’ve been shooting HDR for about a year now and really have a good time with it. Some HDR photos, to me, look radioactive and is distracting for most applications. When done well, it can really add a lot to the subject. It doesn’t work for every photo, but when it does, it’s great.

]]> By: Jenee http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-20581 Jenee Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:20:07 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-20581 Hey everyone! I must say I've become obsessed with trying to gain as much knowledge as possible on HDR, but I am such a newbie. I've only done a few experiments here and there without using any external lighting and have been really disappointed with the results- even setting the tone mapping settings at recommended levels to avoid the cartoony look. I'm really wanting to create the dramatic high def look that I've seen possible in these forums, but I am worlds away from getting there I'm afraid. I've only tried photographing my dining room which is the size of a guest bedroom in a 1400 sq ft home- if you can imagine that. It has three bay windows and a standard dining room fixture- if you can imagine that too :) Since this image is coming out quite distasteful in Photomatix after exposure bracketing (mid tones are pretty awful)...is it because small spaces are harder to expose with HDR or do I need to adjust something I'm not thinking of? It seems like the majority of people who post in these forums are avid photographers. I LOVE photography and know how to work a SLR quite well, but as far as a profession, I'm trying to get there. Still life/architecture is my passion, so I'm really putting my nose to the grind stone to really learn this and make it a full time career. I know lighting is everything, so any tips/advice would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm two seconds away from flying to a professional and getting a one on one lesson! :) Motivated and Determined! Jenee Hey everyone!

I must say I’ve become obsessed with trying to gain as much knowledge as possible on HDR, but I am such a newbie. I’ve only done a few experiments here and there without using any external lighting and have been really disappointed with the results- even setting the tone mapping settings at recommended levels to avoid the cartoony look. I’m really wanting to create the dramatic high def look that I’ve seen possible in these forums, but I am worlds away from getting there I’m afraid. I’ve only tried photographing my dining room which is the size of a guest bedroom in a 1400 sq ft home- if you can imagine that. It has three bay windows and a standard dining room fixture- if you can imagine that too :) Since this image is coming out quite distasteful in Photomatix after exposure bracketing (mid tones are pretty awful)…is it because small spaces are harder to expose with HDR or do I need to adjust something I’m not thinking of? It seems like the majority of people who post in these forums are avid photographers. I LOVE photography and know how to work a SLR quite well, but as far as a profession, I’m trying to get there. Still life/architecture is my passion, so I’m really putting my nose to the grind stone to really learn this and make it a full time career. I know lighting is everything, so any tips/advice would be GREATLY appreciated. I’m two seconds away from flying to a professional and getting a one on one lesson! :)

Motivated and Determined!

Jenee

]]> By: Thomas Vercline http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-17202 Thomas Vercline Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:41:04 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-17202 These look a lot like what VHT calls 'clearshot' photography at http://www.vht.com Maybe they stole your technique! These look a lot like what VHT calls ‘clearshot’ photography at http://www.vht.com

Maybe they stole your technique!

]]> By: HDR Tidbits (links, news, inspiration) lets see how long this title goes | pixelens photography http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-16801 HDR Tidbits (links, news, inspiration) lets see how long this title goes | pixelens photography Wed, 27 May 2009 03:05:16 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-16801 [...] never though how great using HDR would be for real estate, something I should look into! Check out the post over at the Lightroom Killer Tips [...] [...] never though how great using HDR would be for real estate, something I should look into! Check out the post over at the Lightroom Killer Tips [...]

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-16718 larry Sat, 23 May 2009 19:10:25 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-16718 Frank, I don't don't think copyright will protect you... see: http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html Technical companies have their employees sign non-disclosure agreements to protect the companies against employees disclosing trade secrets. I'd suggest you have a lawyer draw up a NDA for you to have your employees sign. Frank, I don’t don’t think copyright will protect you… see: http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html

Technical companies have their employees sign non-disclosure agreements to protect the companies against employees disclosing trade secrets. I’d suggest you have a lawyer draw up a NDA for you to have your employees sign.

]]> By: Frank http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/comment-page-1/#comment-15320 Frank Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:18:46 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/05/19/summary-of-using-hdr-for-real-estate-phototography/#comment-15320 Are HDR scripts protected under copyright law---if I have a employee using HDR to make photos and they take it with them do I have legal protection...IP?? Are HDR scripts protected under copyright law—if I have a employee using HDR to make photos and they take it with them do I have legal protection…IP??

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