Test of Artizen HDR program

[ArcticShooter]

I downloaded the test version of Artizen a while ago.
Thought I should try it out this morning.

This HDR is made out of 3 images EV -2,0 and +2
I didn't do any adjustments in the software. Just let it do everything in auto.

I think that the result is good. Probably as good as Photomatrix?
But this software is so much more than just for HDR. Without looking much into it you can also edit the pictures.
So it is more which software you prefer working with and the cost.

[Swift1]

This does look pretty good I guess. I just don't like the color tint to it...I've been trying to get a result like you have with Photomatix Pro (retail version) and I couldn't achieve a realistic look...I'll give Artizen a go.

I fixed it for ya I think:
http://i38.tinypic.com/x1k2sn.jpg

[bckane]

How does this work...curves in CS3
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/bckane/x1k2sn.jpg

[artificialharmonix]

for starters this isn't the best lighting condition to do hdr merging on. :P

[td67mustang]

I didnt even see the rainbow till the third color correction.

[ArcticShooter]

I didnt even see the rainbow till the third color correction.

That is the reason I took this image:) But it took too long to put up my gear.
I think the saturation is too high. Just look at the seaweed.

[ArcticShooter]

How does this work...curves in CS3
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/bckane/x1k2sn.jpg

It is much better. When doing HDR to look real you need to do some curves and levels.

[CannedHeat]

for starters this isn't the best lighting condition to do hdr merging on. :P

I will agree. I think that if you want a true test of the capabilities of any HDR software, you should start with a scene that is beyond the dynamic range of digital sensors.

This scene looks like it is evenly overcast - not a good test. Probably could have been captured with a single image without clipping either end. Use a scene where the tonal range is beyond the dynamic range of the camera - perhaps both ends of the historgram being clipped.

A true test of HDR software would be to evaluate it's performance processing scenes it was intended for - merging multiple exposures of scenes that have a dynamic range beyond the capture capabilities of a DSLR.

[Avi]

nice...I like it except the color tint...

Dont know how many HDR softwares will come...and the biggest question is ?? which is the best...I am confused...I already have 2 HDR softwares....Photomatix and Dynamic HDR...

Avi

[ArcticShooter]

nice...I like it except the color tint...

Dont know how many HDR softwares will come...and the biggest question is ?? which is the best...I am confused...I already have 2 HDR softwares....Photomatix and Dynamic HDR...

Avi

I think that I will stick to Photomatix since it is easy to use and the images looks OK. But still they will need some work in Photoshop. CS3 is actually good for HDR. It is worth a try since most people seems to have it.
Maybe CS4 will be even better?

[Oneslowz28]

I agree that this is not the correct type of scene that wold require an HDR merge. You need a scene that exceed the dynamic range that the sensor can capture.

[CannedHeat]

I agree that this is not the correct type of scene that wold require an HDR merge. You need a scene that exceed the dynamic range that the sensor can capture.

ArcticShooter, If you redo a test with a proper scene, please post it. I'm sure many people would like to see the test results of this application. If you can, include the histograms of the multiple input exposures also.

[ArcticShooter]

I agree that this is not the correct type of scene that wold require an HDR merge. You need a scene that exceed the dynamic range that the sensor can capture.

ArcticShooter, If you redo a test with a proper scene, please post it. I'm sure many people would like to see the test results of this application. If you can, include the histograms of the multiple input exposures also.

I will see if I can find some other images. I think I can use from the same location but then under the bridge: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=528341
Tell me if this is OK and then I'll do a test with this image with EV +/-2

[Oneslowz28]

that might work a little better

[ArcticShooter]

My demo version stopped working so this is it.......