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Description:
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a recent and thrilling
innovation in the world of photography. The human eye has always been
able to perceive a far greater tonal range than a camera can capture.
HDR was originally developed in an attempt to level the playing field between the camera and the
human eye. However, some photographers
now use HDR software to create breathtaking images that appear
painterly or surreal. Here are just a few examples of incredible HDR photography. In this class, the always exuberant and
infinitely patient Mark Johnson introduces you to the phenomenal world
of HDR.
Your experience takes place both in the field and in BDA's digital
lab. The day begins at 10 am in the lab where Mark introduces you to
HDR and explains how to use your digital SLR to capture
exposure-bracketed images. Participants then embark on a late morning
photo shoot to a location ripe with HDR possibilities. Lunch is
followed by hands-on classroom time devoted to processing images in
Photomatix Pro and finishing them in Photoshop.
What You'll Learn:-
What subjects and atmospheric conditions are most suitable to HDR
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How to use your camera to capture exposure-bracketed images
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How to tone map images in Photomatix Pro
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Methods for using Photoshop to improve or enhance tone mapped files
No experience with Photomatix Pro or Photoshop is required. Both programs are available on the BDA lab computers. Participation in any of Mark's Photoshop courses ( Photoshop: Embracing Your Creative Side or Photoshop: The Heart of Color Correction) will only enhance your experience.
Presented as a Hands-On Intensive:
These in-depth one or two-day classes are designed for students to follow along with the instructor on BDA-provided Macintosh computers. For maximum impact and the best student experience all intensives are limited to seven participants. Hands-on intensives are usually during the day from 9am - 5pm. Our Hands-On Intensives are the perfect way to gain in-depth knowledge!
Who Should Take This:
Participants should possess a sound understanding of basic computer and camera operation. Participants must bring a digital SLR with exposure-bracketing capabilities, a Compact Flash card, a Compact Flash card reader, and your camera manual. It is highly recommended that you bring a tripod and a spare battery. Should you wish to investigate Photomatix Pro on your own, visit www.hdrsoft.com.
Instructor:
 Mark S. Johnson is a Photoshop luminary, photographer, author, and one of the most passionate instructors you will ever encounter. He wrote, photographed, and designed the internationally-recognized book, Botanical Dreaming—one of five featured books in Outdoor Photographer’s 2008 Annual Landscape issue. Mark's immensely popular eBook, the Photographer's Photoshop CS4 Companion, has helped thousands of photographers from around the globe understand and enjoy Photoshop. His signature video tutorial series, The Photoshop Workbench, was viewed by half a million unique visitors last year.
Through the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, The Radiant Vista, and Boulder Digital Arts, Mark has taught countless people, including Adobe’s Chief Executive Officers, Bruce Chizen and Shantanu Narayen. His articles appear regularly on the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) web site, and his imagery and articles have been featured in Photo Techniques, Nature’s Best, and After Capture magazines. Watch more than 100 of Mark's free and entertaining Photoshop tutorials at www.msjphotography.com.
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