HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography Made Easy

$29.99

One of the hottest techniques in photography today!

Cell block HDR

With this photography DVD workshop, master photographer Tony Sweet teaches the art of high dynamic range (HDR) photography, one of the hottest new techniques in digital photography. HDR photography captures a wider dynamic range than traditional photography is able to achieve. The technique uses a series of exposures at varying levels, and combines them with HDR software (Photomatix). The results range from hyperrealism to surrealism.

Shot on location at Eastern State Penitentiary, “HDR Photography Made Easy” simplifies the steps of fine-tuning exposures in capture, merging with HDR software, and tone mapping the final image. Ten compositions with a range of tonal challenges are set up, captured, and processed. The program covers traditional, Pseudo HDR, and double-image processing as well as Tony’s favorite finishing techniques in Photoshop. “HDR Photography Made Easy” will have you creating your own amazing HDR images in no time.
Take a look at the Galleries to see the images Tony created in this photography DVD!

Check out some Sample Video from this DVD:

Barber shop HDR

Capturing Image #1 – The Yard

Capturing Image #7 – The Tower Window

Processing Image #10 – The Chaplain’s Office

Tony Sweet is a renowned fine art photographer, workshop instructor, seminar speaker and author. His “Visual Artistry” photography workshops are conducted throughout the continental United States. Tony’s photography and articles are featured in Shutterbug and Nikon World magazines. His work is represented by the Getty Picture Agency.

Bonus material includes:

• Eastern State Penitentiary portfolio
• Tony’s HDR Portfolio highlights
• The Ellis Island HDR portfolio
• Other HDR Photography resource list

Learning photography from DVD’s is a great way to dramatically improve your work. DVD’s make it easy for the viewer to review any area of interest or challenge until that technique becomes their own.

REVIEWS:

Great DVD lesson, easily worth the money, July 7, 2010

By Tim Heaton

This was my first DVD by Tony Sweet. I was pleasantly surprised by Tony’s instruction and the high quality of the video production itself.

Tony takes the time to go over what he did and WHY he did. He’s a natural teacher and I look forward to more of his DVD’s and perhaps even a book or two in the future.

As a person that had only the most basic knowledge of HDR, I came away informed, inspired and more confident after watching the (nearly 2 hours of instruction) DVD.

Highly recommended!, March 6, 2010

by Jeffrey A. Campbell
To begin with, if you’re interested in HDR photography I would recommend this DVD tutorial from Mr. Sweet.

Understand that in order to use the Photomatix software (abt $100) discussed , recommend capturing your images in RAW or Tiff format, I have not tried Jpeg’s with the software. Additionally, though one single image can be used (which creates a false HDR), it’s best to use a minimum of two or more photos for processing. Though Photoshop alone can merge multiple photos together to create an HDR picture, my experience with Photomatix has been extremely positive. Mr. Sweet does not provide a technical “tour-de-force” about the software, but he does walk us through each individual processing setting capable of being utilized in the software.

Mr. Sweet provides instruction on the way he chooses to process his HDR photos (which may differ from others), and I learned quite a bit from watching the DVD. He teaches how to read the histogram of our camera (assuming you have a histogram) and that is the single most important feature required to produce the best images. Simple point and shoot camera owners I believe will have a difficult time. You’ll need some sort of pro-level camera. My Nikon D40 works fine.

Photoshop is not required software (as one review suggested), however, some sort of post processing software is – Mr. Sweet chooses Photomatix. He simply utilizes Photoshop for specific targeted adjustments after the fact.

He provides step by step instruction for processing the first image (total of ten image processing segments are provided) and circumvents the other nine images to save time. In my opinion, once you process your first image you’ll have an understanding how the software faders work.

Shot on location at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Mr. Sweet tours the prison and selects some fantastic prison cells, hallways, etc. which offer high contrast scenes and are perfect for this type of photography. Please understand that he is a professional photographer with professional equipment.

I would not recommend this DVD to the novice photographer who lacks the proper equipment. But to those of you with a basic understanding how your DSLR camera works, has a tripod, computer, and is willing to purchase Photomatix software (at a minimum) I think you’ll enjoy Mr. Sweet’s instruction. I have watched the DVD multiple times, and each time I pick up on something new.

Amazing Video, December 28, 2009

by S. Hathawy “Shirl”

If you have an interest in HDR then this is the video for you.
This guy is very good and he explains step by step what he is doing.
I love the place he is shooting too, it is a great place for HDR.
If you want to see a sample of his work before you buy this DVD go to YouTube and search on his name. He has one of the lessons on Youtube. This might help you determine whether you like his style or not.

Amazing Video, December 28, 2009

This is an excellent introduction to HDR photography. While the process section for each image is probably more important, I also found the set up section both useful and interesting. Tony is an enthusiastic teacher who knows how to impart knowledge to his viewers.
Buyers should be aware that it is assumed that you have some knowledge of Photoshop. This is not a complete course on Photomatix; Photomatix requires use and experimentation.

Excellent introduction to HDR, March 11, 2009

by Georgehd

This is an excellent introduction to HDR photography. While the process section for each image is probably more important, I also found the set up section both useful and interesting. Tony is an enthusiastic teacher who knows how to impart knowledge to his viewers.
Buyers should be aware that it is assumed that you have some knowledge of Photoshop. This is not a complete course on Photomatix; Photomatix requires use and experimentation.

DVD Regions:

All Regions

Number of Discs:

1

Skill Level:

Beginner – Intermediate Amateur