Hi All,
Let's get a discussion going about techniques for merging multiple exposures. I'll share mine that I use for indoor real estate photography:
Generally I shoot five exposures that I feel I might need but usually end up needing only four after post processing. Starting with the brightest exposure as the background, I'll post process the next darkest exposure and paste it in the layer above, repeat until all images are in separate layers in one PS file. I'll work through each layer using masking, dodge, burn and opacity effects. Photoshop CC added a "Camera Raw Filter" which is a huge help for lifting shadows and adjusting color temps after you've converted out of RAW.
Regardless of your lighting or your DR, there are times where it's impossible to capture the image in one exposure. Such a home I have attached as an example. The interior has almost no discernible lighting during the day, dark woods and stones throughout, etc. with a bright, beautiful view.
What techniques do you use? Do you have software automate the process, or do you manually merge your exposures?
Let's get a discussion going about techniques for merging multiple exposures. I'll share mine that I use for indoor real estate photography:
Generally I shoot five exposures that I feel I might need but usually end up needing only four after post processing. Starting with the brightest exposure as the background, I'll post process the next darkest exposure and paste it in the layer above, repeat until all images are in separate layers in one PS file. I'll work through each layer using masking, dodge, burn and opacity effects. Photoshop CC added a "Camera Raw Filter" which is a huge help for lifting shadows and adjusting color temps after you've converted out of RAW.
Regardless of your lighting or your DR, there are times where it's impossible to capture the image in one exposure. Such a home I have attached as an example. The interior has almost no discernible lighting during the day, dark woods and stones throughout, etc. with a bright, beautiful view.
What techniques do you use? Do you have software automate the process, or do you manually merge your exposures?