by Blake Rudis | May 3, 2013 | HDR 101: The Basics, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Last weeks tutorial focused on avoiding the nasty halo byproduct of HDR tone mapping. This week I am tackling how to combat them in post processing. I use 2 methods to show you how to defeat them. The first method will use a Curves Adjustment Layer to actually...
by Blake Rudis | Apr 19, 2013 | Intermediate, Tutorial Update, Video Tutorial |
I recently shot a picture of a barn at sunset. I brought it into Photomatix and tone mapped it and all was going well, but I had one distinct problem. The sky was very blue and the barn was very red. Talk about two completely opposite ends of the White Balance and...
by Blake Rudis | Apr 12, 2013 | HDR 101: The Basics, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
A viewer recently requested a tutorial discussing how to fix noisy HDR clouds without rendering them destroyed using noise reduction software. The tone mapping process can wreak havoc on the clouds in any beautiful landscape scene. The trouble comes when you have...
by Blake Rudis | Apr 5, 2013 | Tutorial, Video Tutorial, Webinar |
I am posting the Topaz Labs Webinar I did earlier last month just in case you may have missed the live recording. It was a pleasure working with Topaz Labs on this Webinar. I have to be honest, I was very nervous at first, I mean wouldn’t you be? A live...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 29, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I know I am a huge Photoshop buff here on EverydayHDR, but every once in a while I like to give some insight on other programs that I find to be very helpful for beginners. All you advanced Photoshop guys/gals can probably sit this one out! However, if you own...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 22, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I had a question from Robert Belgrad of Mason Dixon Photography in regards to the Tone Module in Topaz Adjust 5. He has such an immaculate portfolio, something definitely worthy of a gander! Robert had inquired about how to use the Tone Module more effectively as he...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 8, 2013 | Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Next Monday at 4 PM Central I will be conducting a webinar with Topaz Labs. I will be going over the joys of automated photo editing using Action and Topaz products. Actions are a great way to maximize your workflow efficiency and with the incorporation of Topaz...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 1, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I have used this window technique quite a few times in the past few months. I used it on the last HDR Concert and on HDR Concert#7. It can be pretty tricky to add glass to an image where there once was none. However, all you need is a push in the right direction...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 22, 2013 | Product Review, Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Last week I had the pleasure of previewing Topaz Labs’ Beta of Black and White Effects 2. I know I have said it time and time again about Topaz Labs, but they always manage to wow me with their updates. They are continually improving their programs to make...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 8, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I have created several black and white tutorials in the past. Two of my favorite are the written tutorial and the video tutorial. While I could leave it with just those two, I am a fan of continuous improvement and finding a better more efficient way to do...
