Blending More Than Two Exposures Part 3

[@SeanBagshaw]

In this time-lapse video I blend 4 frames to deal with dynamic range, lens flare and flower movement. Even if you don't photograph it's a fun look behind the scenes. Plus, I think the music is cool. The time lapse is taken from one chapter in my updated Developing for Extended Dynamic Range series. The complete series has 36 chapters. You can find out more here: www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/video-tutorials/video-tutorials/

[@AndreaBoyle]

Nicely done, Sean! I will be ordering my copy tomorrow. Nice seeing you in GP last month.

[@lukasjonaitis7925]

Amazing tutorial! Hmm, which music track is this? I really like it and would like to listen more.. :)

[@stoniibeats]

Hey Sean! Amazing tutorial as always…really helpful. But I have one question: How do you deal with the sharpness in the shots?

[@SeanBagshaw]

ReactiveArt - Thanks! What exactly are you referring to about dealing with sharpness? Do you mean getting a sharp capture in the camera or how to work with image sharpness through the developing process? Or both maybe?

[@stoniibeats]

Sean Bagshaw I mean for example a seascape/landscape at sunset with motion in it and I want to blend multiple exposures to get the light right, how I deal with the sharpness in this shots? Aperture at 10-20 or multiple shots for the sharpness too?

[@SeanBagshaw]

ReactiveArt Definitely use a smaller aperture for depth of field if possible. Blending for both exposure and depth of field gets very complicated, even though it is possible. I keep things as simple as I can whenever I can. In the new videos I discuss this topic a bit in one of the chapters.

[@SouthernOregonCoast]

Sean, Wow, I just finished watching your 36 videos "Developing For Extended Dynamic Range 2nd Edition" www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/video-tutorials/developing-for-extended-dynamic-range Amazing! Your attention to detail and depth of control is very inspirational. Your teaching style is perfect. I have purchased at least 2 dozen Photoshop books since I started with Photoshop in 1994, but nothing compares with looking over the shoulder of an expert and seeing the thought process and procedures that go into the evolution of a great photograph. I have been to workshops by Ben Willmore, Russell Brown, Bert Monroy . . . which have all been great, but you are bringing it all home. Your workflow with the current Photoshop capabilities plus Tony Kuyper's extensions map out unparalleled control of the final image. Your process redefines what is possible. As of today, Google Plus reports that you have "1,252,125 followers" . . . with good reason, your work is stunning. Thank You for sharing your process and inspiration to the rest of us. P.S. The title makes one think it is just for HDR, the techniques really apply to any image.

[@petrub27]

what is this ? i thought you are using luminosity masks?! you are selecting the sky with magic wand , lol. Better results with an ND grad filter

[@SeanBagshaw]

Petru B. - I use whichever tools and techniques get the job done best. I use all kinds of selections and masks, not just luminosity. That would be limiting. 😁 ND grad filters can still be a great tool also, but I don't mess with them anymore.

[@mrsusan893]

Petru B. ND grad filters are very limiting but good for people who aren't skilled in Photoshop