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pugs1969
Joined: 14 Nov 2013
Posts: 1
Location: Central Ohio
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 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:35 am Post subject: HDR |
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I'm getting back into photography and am interested in HDR. I bought Photoshop CS3 years ago but got duped and it's not supported by Adobe and I can't get upgrades. I'm considering Lightroom or Elements. I have a friend that loves the Nik software but it isn't compatible with CS3 or Elements but does work with Lightroom. Do Lightroom 5 and/or Elements 12 merge to HDR with photos of different exposures without a 3rd party plug-in? I see they have feature to make HDR-like images from one photo.......thanks in advance, Steve |
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Rarity
Joined: 27 Nov 2012
Posts: 329
Location: The Netherlands
PS Version: CS6
OS: Windows 8
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99% sure Photoshop CS3 has a build in HDR merge. Should be under File > Automate > Merge to HDR
(Getting mixed answers on the question on the Adobe forum, so it might be wise to check if it's in your version.)
If LightRoom / Elements have an inherent Merge to HDR, it will be aloung those lines, yet I don't know for sure as I don't use LR nor own Elements.
I think the Nik Software Plug in is more along the lines of simulating HDR on a regular photo than an actual HDR photo. Similar effects (less elaborate) can be achieved using Image > Adjustments> HDR toning - not 100% sure that's in CS3 either.
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Lucryster
Joined: 02 Jun 2014
Posts: 5
Location: United States
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NIK HDR effex is true HDR, and you can use it through lightroom, you dont need PS. You can also use Photomatix or HDR Expose 3 through lightroom without PS to make HDR photos.
PS Elements does not do HDR, nor allow plug ins.
LOL registered just to give you the info . |
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marionreys
Joined: 06 Jun 2014
Posts: 7
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Lucryster is right... |
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