In this book, well-known expert Jack Howard leads you on an exploration into the exciting new frontier of High Dynamic Range Imaging. HDRI is a method to digitally capture, store, and edit the full luminosity range of a scene in ways that are just not possible with a single captured image. Jack"s illustrated text is easy to understand as he takes you from the initial image capture and into the digital darkroom. Here is where you will learn to use this cutting edge photographic technique to achieve spectacular results. Covered are the most popular and effective HDR programs such as Adobe Photoshop CS3, FDRTools, Dynamic Photo HDR, Photomatix Pro, and more. Topics include: Illustrated step-by-step tutorials Basic and advanced workflows Post-production optimization for both web and print File management Advice on cameras and software A wealth of HDR images, ranging from subtle to surreal Real-world shooting tips from Jack"s personal experiences as both a creative...