Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Merging for black and white, part of Lightroom: Creating High-Dynamic Range (HDR) Photos.
- Let's create the merged files.…Each of these images are a bit different,…so this'll be a good opportunity…to refresh on the merge dialogue.…We have a locked down shot where I was rock-solid…using a tripod all the way to something…that was shot handheld.…With the first image selected here,…I'll press Control H to invoke the process.…I don't see any need to Auto Align or deghost, here,…because this was from a tripod,…and it's gonna do a pretty good job of combining the images.…The only consideration for deghosting…might be the starburst area right here.…
You see that we're seeing some weird halos,…but that's also a good subject…for some cloning and touch-up.…Let's jump to a low deghosting…and see if it cleans up that starburst effect.…It'll take a little while longer, 'cause it has to analyze…the images in greater detail, and I just wanna see…if those starbursts caused…by the one minute exposure are fixed.…It looks like it fixed the bottom edge some.…Let's see if a stronger method will clean it up even more,…or if it's just gonna go too aggressive…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
7/13/2015In this course, Rich Harrington shows how to get the most of Lightroom's Photomerge command and its image development and enhancement features to get more control over the dynamic range of your images. Along the way, he provides tips for shooting HDR photos, creating black-and-white versions of images, and combining Lightroom with Photoshop and Photomatix Pro.
- Shooting strategies for HDR
- Sorting and organizing HDR images
- Merging HDR photos
- Correcting lens issues
- When to skip auto options
- Modifying the crop
- Choosing a custom white balance
- Using split toning
- Reducing noise
- Merging for black and white
- Combining Lightroom with Photoshop and Photomatix Pro
Skill Level Advanced
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 41s
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Using the exercise files1m 12s
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1. What You Need to Create HDR Photos
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2. Organizing HDR Photos
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3. An Introduction to HDR Photomerge
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Analyzing the preview image1m 43s
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4. Advanced Controls for HDR Merging
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When to skip auto-aligning2m 15s
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When to skip Auto Tone2m 48s
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Choosing a deghost amount6m 20s
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5. Refining the Image after the Merge
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Sharpening the HDR file2m 32s
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6. Saving Time Creating HDR Photos with Automation
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Running in Headless mode2m 40s
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7. Creating Compelling Black and Whites with HDR
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8. When to Combine Lightroom with Photoshop
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Additional lens correction7m 42s
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9. When to Combine Lightroom and Photomatix Pro
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What is Photomatix Pro?2m 45s
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Conclusion
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Next steps52s
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