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Is it possible to create stunning HDR photos with just PS CS3

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Yes, but you don't have all the option as if you use i.e Photomatix
I have tried a couple of time to use CS3 but I don't like the outcome.
I guess if you are good in photoshop you can make great HDRs.

I, too, am wondering if it is possible to create a Photomatix style HDR in CS4.
I usually prefer the realistic look in an HDR, but sometimes I'd like that 'illustrated'
look. How do I get that with CS4?

Two wrote in post #7822283
I, too, am wondering if it is possible to create a Photomatix style HDR in CS4.
I usually prefer the realistic look in an HDR, but sometimes I'd like that 'illustrated'
look. How do I get that with CS4?

I have never seen any stunning images made from the HDR function in CS4.
To do it you will need some plug-ins.
Check out the HDR section here: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdis​play.php?f=130
Also find Zackers treads he have some really nice one and he uses some plug-in
Here is one of his treads: https://photography-on-the.net …t=575584&highli​ght=zacker

With enough skill, you can do basically anything photomatix does, but you'll need some knowledge of how curves, layers and layer masks work. You might also have to get WAY creative on the layer masks. A lot of photomatix' look comes from the contrast, curves and saturization in images.

I'd suggest start with the Local Adaptation HDR conversion (from 32 to 16 bit) and then work in some contrast and colour adjustments.

Okay then. so it seems that the conclusion I came to on my own that it is very
cumbersome to create a photomatix style conversion via CS4, is true. I just
wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something simple.

I'm considering the photomatix plug-in for photoshop but wanted to be sure
before I spent the money.

Thanks,

Tony

This quick article might be helpful if you want to try out some different looks:
http://www.mytwotoes.c​om/?p=5