Captain Kimo » Video Posts http://captainkimo.com High Dynamic Range Photography by Captain Kimo Mon, 21 May 2012 14:01:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Infrared IR Photography Photoshop Video Tutorial How to Guide http://captainkimo.com/infrared-ir-photography-photoshop-video-tutorial-how-to-guide/ http://captainkimo.com/infrared-ir-photography-photoshop-video-tutorial-how-to-guide/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:05:29 +0000 Captain Kimo http://captainkimo.com/?p=14894

2 Infrared IR Photography Photoshop Video Tutorial How to Guide

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Video tutorial on how to create an Infrared Photography image using a single RAW exposure tone mapped in Photomatix Pro and IR conversion applied in Photoshop Elements. Technique also works with Photoshop CS using Black and White Layer adjustment.

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Software I use for processing my photos:
Photomatix Pro - Used for creating high dynamic range.
Topaz Plugins - Photoshop enhancement plugin.
Picasa - Free photo management program.
PS Elements - Used for post processing HDR images.
Lightroom - For adding the finishing touch.

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]]> http://captainkimo.com/infrared-ir-photography-photoshop-video-tutorial-how-to-guide/feed/ 9 Captain Kimo in Action HDR Time Lapse Experiment with Canon PowerShot S90 http://captainkimo.com/captain-kimo-in-action-hdr-time-lapse-experiment-with-canon-powershot-s90/ http://captainkimo.com/captain-kimo-in-action-hdr-time-lapse-experiment-with-canon-powershot-s90/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:25:56 +0000 Captain Kimo http://captainkimo.com/?p=14636

2 Captain Kimo in Action HDR Time Lapse Experiment with Canon PowerShot S90

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More HDR time lapse experment in processing. These are all single exposure HDR images tone mapped in Photomatix Pro. Music by DanoSongs.com

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Software I use for processing my photos:
Photomatix Pro - Used for creating high dynamic range.
Picasa - Free photo management program.
Topaz Plugins - Photoshop enhancement plugin.
PS Elements - Used for post processing HDR images.
Lightroom - For adding the finishing touch.

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]]> http://captainkimo.com/captain-kimo-in-action-hdr-time-lapse-experiment-with-canon-powershot-s90/feed/ 1 Photoshop Layer Mask and Masking for Elements or CS http://captainkimo.com/photoshop-layer-mask-and-masking-for-elements-or-cs/ http://captainkimo.com/photoshop-layer-mask-and-masking-for-elements-or-cs/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:33:48 +0000 Captain Kimo http://captainkimo.com/?p=14202

2 Photoshop Layer Mask and Masking for Elements or CS

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This is a video tutorial on how I use Layer Mask to process my images in Photoshop Elements or CS. Layer mask is a way of hiding and reveal portions of an image from a layer. Using Layer Mask is a non destructive way of removing parts of an image that you don’t want in Photoshop.

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Software I use for processing my photos:
Photomatix Pro - Used for creating high dynamic range.
Picasa - Free photo management program.
Topaz Plugins - Photoshop enhancement plugin.
PS Elements - Used for post processing HDR images.
Lightroom - For adding the finishing touch.

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2 Photoshop Layers Tutorial How to Video for Elements and CS

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Here’s a 10 minute video on how to use Photoshop Layers to superimpose a airplane in front of the moon. Video was recorded using Photoshop Elements but should work for the standard/CS version as well.

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Software I use for processing my photos:
Picasa - Free photo management program.
Photomatix - Used for creating high dynamic range.
Topaz Plugins - Photoshop enhancement plugin.
PS Elements - Used for post processing HDR images.
Lightroom - For adding the finishing touch.

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2 Photomatix Pro 4 Video Tutorial Exposure Fusion

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Video tutorial on how I tone map using Exposure Fusion in Photomatix Pro HDR Software for producing high dynamic range photo.

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Software I use for processing my photos:
Picasa - Free photo management program.
Photomatix - Used for creating high dynamic range.
Topaz Plugins - Photoshop enhancement plugin.
PS Elements - Used for post processing HDR images.
Lightroom - For adding the finishing touch.

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]]> http://captainkimo.com/photomatix-pro-4-video-tutorial-exposure-fusion/feed/ 0 Photomatix Pro HDR Video Tutorial Tone Mapping Using Tone Compressor http://captainkimo.com/photomatix-pro-hdr-video-tutorial-tone-mapping-using-tone-compressor/ http://captainkimo.com/photomatix-pro-hdr-video-tutorial-tone-mapping-using-tone-compressor/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:41:11 +0000 Captain Kimo http://captainkimo.com/?p=13105

2 Photomatix Pro HDR Video Tutorial Tone Mapping Using Tone Compressor

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Video tutorial covering Photomatix Pro 4.1 tone mapping using Tone Compressor for more realistic HDR images. I also demonstrate how to use Photoshop Elements and Lightroom to post process the photo.

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]]> http://captainkimo.com/photomatix-pro-hdr-video-tutorial-tone-mapping-using-tone-compressor/feed/ 7 Captain Kimo’s Favorite HDR Photos 2012 Slide Show http://captainkimo.com/captain-kimos-favorite-hdr-photos-2012-slide-show/ http://captainkimo.com/captain-kimos-favorite-hdr-photos-2012-slide-show/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:09:51 +0000 Captain Kimo http://captainkimo.com/?p=13051

2 Captain Kimos Favorite HDR Photos 2012 Slide Show

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Some of my favorite HDR photos for 2012 compiled as a slide show video. It’s a little over 4 minutes long but you’ll see my best work without have to click anything. Cool music by DanoSongs.com.

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2 Photomatix Photoshop Lightroom HDR Photography Tutorial How To

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Video tutorial as I’m post processing an image from West Palm Beach to create another HDR photo for my blog. This video covers Photomatix Pro, Photoshop and Lightroom.

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2 Photomatix Pro 4 HDR Software Tutorial Covering Tone Mapping Using Detail Enhancer

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This is my first video tutorial for 2012. This video covers Photomatix Pro 4.0, the best HDR software, IMO. Video tutorial is not perfect but it works for a basic how-to guide covering tone mapping using Detail Enhancer.

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Software I use for processing my photos:
Picasa - Free photo management program.
Photomatix - Used for creating high dynamic range.
Topaz Plugins - Photoshop enhancement plugin.
PS Elements - Used for post processing HDR images.
Lightroom - For adding the finishing touch.

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2 Installing Presets in Photomatix Pro on Windows or MAC

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how to install photomatix preset video for mac apple pc windows computer 125x76 Installing Presets in Photomatix Pro on Windows or MACHow to install a Photomatix preset into Photomatix Pro video, for Windows or MAC. Installing the preset is easy but the problem is finding the right folder to put the Photomatix presets in. Watch this video and I will show you how to easily find the folder you need. Video was captured on a Windows machine but MAC and Apple users should find this video equally helpful.

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