Tag : how-to

Here is my short tutorial on generating 32bit HDR files in Photomatix and then importing them back into Lightroom 4.1 for super-intuitive editing.     *****UPDATE***** HDRSoft/Photomatix have released a plugin that now supports processing of 32bit HDR files without all the hassle.  You can download it here:   http://www.hdrsoft.com/download/merge_lrplugin.html

A while back I purchased a Murami 720nm IR filter for my Sony a77v camera.  Unfortunately I did not realize that the Sony was not a good candidate for infrared photography because of it’s semi-transparent mirror configuration.  So the filter ended up on the shelf along with this “broken” DSLR body I had.  Then I [...]

Sounds dangerous, and…it can be.  So let me start this one out by saying I take no responsibility for you running out into a field and getting zapped, attempt at your own risk.  Okay, now on to the good stuff. Recently in upstate New York we have had some crazy weather.  So, I decided I [...]

And it goes by the name of  ”tilt-shift”.   In this tutorial, I will attempt to explain “tilt-shift” and show you how you can achieve this really cool phenomenon with your photos.   The technical according to wiki:  ”Tilt-shift photography” refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras, and sometimes specifically [...]