In this book, well-known expert, Jack Howard leads you on an exploration into the exciting new frontier of High Dynamic Range Imaging. HDRI is a method to digitally capture, store, and edit the full luminosity range of a scene in ways that are just not possible with a single captured image.

Jack’s illustrated text is easy to understand as he takes you from the initial image capture and into the digital darkroom. Here is where you will learn to use this cutting edge photographic technique to achieve spectacular results.

Covered are the most popular and effective HDR programs such as Adobe Photoshop CS3, FDRTools, Dynamic Photo HDR, Photomatix Pro, and more.

Topics include:

• Illustrated step-by-step tutorials
• Basic and advanced workflows
• Post-production optimization for both web and print
• File management
• Advice on cameras and software
• A wealth of HDR images, ranging from subtle to surreal
• Real-world shooting tips from Jack’s personal experiences as both a creative photographer and photojournalist.

HDR imaging for the photographer can be challenging and frustrating for the uninitiated, as it involves both field and computer expertise. However, Jack Howard explains this complex subject matter in a practical way that will not intimidate the beginner, nor bore the experienced photographer. The emphasis is on the creative process and how to make it work for you—rather than the science behind it.

Target group:

Photographers

Author / Authors:

Jack Howard first picked up an SLR camera as a teenager over twenty years ago and has been exploring the photographic process ever since. Starting in the wet darkroom and now exploring cutting-edge digital imaging techniques, he’s thoroughly embraced the evolution of the photographic process.

Currently Jack is the Director of New and Social Media for Adorama Camera where he blogs and podcasts about all matters photographic. He was previously the Editor of PopPhoto.com, the online home of "Popular Photography" and "American Photo" magazines. He is also an established photojournalist whose work has appeared in "The New York Times," "The Star-Ledger", "The Asbury Park Press" and many other newspapers.

Jack holds a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in History, with Minors in English and American Studies from Rutgers University. His photographic skills are self-taught, although having a photographer for a father, and two brothers who are also mad for cameras, has helped a lot along the way.

Jack lives in New Jersey with his wife Corey; their German Shepherd Dog, Bailey; a betta fish, Finn; and more camera gadgets than you can shake a stick at.