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13-05-08, 11:20 AM
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Create a HDR Alternative

With all the rage seeming to be HDR, stumbled across this alternative just done in PS. Takes about 2 mins, maybe not to everyone's taste but I like the effect it brings:

1: Create a duplicate layer
2: Invert the duplicate layer
3: Gausian blur the layer to around 70 pixels
4: Convert it to B&W
5: Change Layer blend to overlay and opacity to around 80%
6: Adjust the levels on the layer

It's quite subtle but the best way to see is to have a go and then turn the duplicate layer on and off and you can see quite a difference.

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13-05-08, 12:31 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

Very nice effect Ste
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13-05-08, 01:10 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

Cheers Azz,
Tried it on a different kind of pic too:

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13-05-08, 07:28 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

Thought I'd give it a whirl.

I've just followed your instructions to the letter to see what came out.

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13-05-08, 08:02 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

Nice PP work guys- it definatley creates more depth to the captures


     
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13-05-08, 08:17 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

I am very impressed !!!! Can anyone tell me how to invert plz ? lol
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13-05-08, 08:22 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

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I am very impressed !!!! Can anyone tell me how to invert plz ? lol
Image - Adjustments - Invert (if it's photoshop you have)
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13-05-08, 08:27 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

Ah .. No I don't I have Corel Paintshop
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13-05-08, 08:40 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

very clever ! i have to try that when i have a chance !
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15-05-08, 04:26 PM
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Re: Create a HDR Alternative

I think I went wrong somewhere

Will keep trying
If successful I will post the pic, going to try again


     
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