HDR Photography Workshop

SLR Lounge - HDR Photography Workshop - PYE

RAW Processing: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 or above
HDR Processing: HDRsoft Photomatix Pro 4 or above
Editing: Adobe Photoshop CS6 or above

Digital Download: 10 hours, 15 images from start to finish (RAW files included)

The SLR Lounge HDR Photography Workshop is a 10-hour tutorial covering all aspects
of high dynamic range (HDR) photography from start to finish. Lessons focus on the complete range
of stages, from shooting to post-production, and help to develop a set of skills for efficiently
producing realistic and captivating imagery.

Instructed by Post Production Pye, 140 total videos are provided and organized into a simple and
intuitive player for easier following along. Additionally, 25 guided edits are included, allowing
you to hone your craft from start to finish.

In addition to the video lessons, the following is also included: high resolution RAW and JPEG working files
for each of the exercises; three foundation HDR presets for Photomatix; and a sample collection of HDR Develop
and Brush Presets from the SLR Lounge Lightroom 4 Preset System that are applicable to HDR photography.






Types of HDR Photography Taught

Bracketed HDR Photography Tutorials
One of the most common types of HDR photography, compositing bracketed exposures enables the ability
to render an expanded range of tones and values compared to a single exposure. These tutorials include
choosing the right scene type, covering the execution process, and post-production techniques for
developing a clean bracketed HDR photograph.

Nighttime HDR Photography Tutorials
Specific to compositing long exposures, typically made at night, these tutorials explain how to acquire
the greatest dynamic range in low-light situations. Specific focus is given to controlling motion within
the exposure, including water and cars, and how to use these interesting elements to benefit the finalized
image.

Single Shot HDR Photography Tutorials
These tutorials show you how to extend the apparent dynamic range and produce exceptional imagery from a
single exposure.

Panoramic HDR Photography Tutorials
Focusing on creating expansive panoramic HDR images, these lessons cover how to composite multiple HDR
photographs into one seamless wide-field image. Specific focus is given to how to compose, shoot, and
post-produce these types of unique images.

Black and White HDR Photography Tutorials
Deviating from the traditional full-color HDR images, these tutorials teach dedicated considerations and
techniques for improving the dynamic range of tones in monochrome imagery.


Chapter 1 - Introduction to HDR
1. Trailer
2. Introduction
3. What is HDR
4. What is a Stop of Light
5. Dynamic Range by Combining Exposures
6. Why Use Bracketed Sequences?
7. Improvements in Technology
8. Gear Guide - What You Will Need
9. Gear Guide - Tripod
10. Gear Guide - Shutter Release
11. Gear Guide - Lens Filters
12. Gear Guide - Memory Cards
13. Gear Guide - Hiking Bag
14. Gear Guide - City Bag
15. Gear Guide - Laptop of Choice
16. Gear Guide - HDR Software

Chapter 2 - HDR Camera Settings
1. Introduction
2. What is AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
3. How Many Exposures Do You Really Need?
4. Changing the Bracketing Order
5. Ceteris Paribus (Shutter Speed Changes)
6. Capture All Shots by Shooting in Continuous Modes
7. Camera Modes
8. Metering Modes
9. Timer
10. Setting the Correct Median Exposure
11. Nailing and Locking the Focus
12. In-Camera HDR
13. Single-Shot HDR

Chapter 3 - HDR Considerations
1. Introduction
2. Using a Tripod
3. Optimal Shutter Speeds
4. Optimal Aperture Settings
5. Optimal ISO Settings
6. Moving Objects and Ghosting
7. Using DSLRs with Faster Frame Rates
8. Using Mirror Up Mode | Mirror Lockup
9. Shooting in RAW vs. JPEG
10. Programming HDR Settings into Custom Modes
11. Clean Your Lenses and Sensor!
12. Don't Forget the Composition

Chapter 4 - Salton Sea, CA
1. Salton Sea Scene Introduction
2. How it Was Shot
3. RAW Preparation and HDR Export
4. HDR Processing
5. RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
6. Photoshop Layer Blending
7. Final Image Processing

Chapter 5 - Page, AZ
1. Page Arizona Scene Introduction
2. Horseshoe Bend - How it Was Shot
3. Horseshoe Bend - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
4. Horseshoe Bend - HDR Processing
5. Horseshoe Bend - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
6. Horseshoe Bend - Photoshop Layer Blending
7. Horseshoe Bend - Final Image Processing
8. Antelope Canyon - How it Was Shot
9. Antelope Canyon - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
10. Antelope Canyon - HDR Processing
11. Antelope Canyon - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
12. Antelope Canyon - Photoshop Layer Blending
13. Antelope Canyon - Final Image Processing

Chapter 6 - Moab, UT
1. Moab Scene Introduction
2. How it Was Shot
3. RAW Preparation and HDR Export
4. HDR Processing
5. RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
6. Photoshop Layer Blending
7. Final Image Processing

Chapter 7 - Salt Lake City, UT
1. Salt Lake Union Pacific Introduction
2. Salt Lake Union Pacific - How it Was Shot
3. Salt Lake Union Pacific - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
4. Salt Lake Union Pacific - HDR Processing
5. Salt Lake Union Pacific - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
6. Salt Lake Union Pacific - Photoshop Layer Blending
7. Salt Lake Union Pacific - Final Image Processing
8. Salt Lake Union Downtown Introduction
9. Salt Lake Temple - How it Was Shot
10. Salt Lake Temple - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
11. Salt Lake Temple - HDR Processing
12. Salt Lake Temple - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
13. Salt Lake Temple - Photoshop Layer Blending
14. Salt Lake Temple - Final Image Processing
15. Salt Lake Capital - How it Was Shot
16. Salt Lake Capital - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
17. Salt Lake Capital - HDR Processing
18. Salt Lake Capital - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
19. Salt Lake Capital - Photoshop Layer Blending
20. Salt Lake Capital - Final Image Processing

Chapter 8 - Salt Lake Mountains, UT
1. Salt Lake Mountains Introduction
2. Heber Valley Fishing - How it Was Shot
3. Heber Valley Fishing - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
4. Heber Valley Fishing - HDR Processing
5. Heber Valley Fishing - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
6. Heber Valley Fishing - Photoshop Layer Blending
7. Heber Valley Fishing - Final Image Processing
8. Heber Creeper Train - How it Was Shot
9. Heber Creeper Train - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
10. Heber Creeper Train - HDR Processing
11. Heber Creeper Train - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
12. Heber Creeper Train - Photoshop Layer Blending
13. Heber Creeper Train - Final Image Processing
14. Uinta Summit - How it Was Shot
15. Uinta Summit - Panorama Single-Shot Faux HDR Processing
16. Uinta Summit - Panorama Photoshop Processing
17. Uinta Summit - Panorama Final Image Processing

Chapter 9 - Bryce and Zion, UT
1. Bryce Canyon Introduction
2. Bryce Canyon - How it Was Shot
3. Bryce Canyon - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
4. Bryce Canyon - HDR Processing
5. Bryce Canyon - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
6. Bryce Canyon - Photoshop Layer Blending
7. Bryce Canyon - Final Image Processing
8. Road Side Panorama - How it Was Shot
9. Road Side Panorama - Panorama Single-Shot Faux HDR Processing
10. Road Side Panorama - Panorama Photoshop Processing
11. Road Side Panorama - Panorama Final Image Processing
12. Zion River Introduction
13. Zion River - How it Was Shot
14. Zion River - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
15. Zion River - HDR Processing
16. Zion River - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
17. Zion River - Photoshop Layer Blending
18. Zion River - Final Image Processing

Chapter 10 - Las Vegas and Los Angeles, NV & CA
1. Las Vegas and Los Angeles Introduction
2. Las Vegas Aria - How it Was Shot
3. Las Vegas Aria - RAW Preparation and HDR Export
4. Las Vegas Aria - HDR Processing
5. Las Vegas Aria - RAW Processing and Photoshop Import
6. Las Vegas Aria - Photoshop Layer Blending
7. Las Vegas Aria - Final Image Processing
8. Downtown Los Angeles - How it Was Shot
9. Downtown Los Angeles - Single Shot Faux HDR


Software for HDR

Recommended Software
The following programs are used throughout the tutorials, and thusly will be the easiest to follow from:

RAW Processing: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 or above
HDR Processing: HDRsoft Photomatix Pro 4 or above
Layering and Retouching: Adobe Photoshop CS6 or above

Alternative Software
The following alternative programs can also be used to great success throughout the tutorials,
but specific tools and processes may differ from the lessons:

RAW Processing: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, Adobe Camera RAW, Apple Aperture, Phase One Capture One
HDR Processing: Nik HDR Efex
Layering and Retouching: Previous versions of Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements