The HDRI Handbook: High Dynamic Range Imaging for Photographers and CG Artists

by Christian Bloch

The HDRI Handbook reveals the secrets behind High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI). This cutting-edge imaging technology is a method to digitally capture and edit all light in a scene. It represents a quantum leap in imaging technology, as revolutionary as the leap from Black & White to Color imaging. If you are serious about photography, you will find that HDRI is the final step that places digital ahead of analog. The old problem of over- and underexposure in analog photography, which was never fully solved, is elegantly bypassed here. A huge variety of subjects can now be photographed for the first time ever. HDRI emerged from the movie industry, and was once Hollywood's best kept secret. It is now a mature technology available to everyone. The only problem was that it was poorly documented until now. The HDRI Handbook is the manual that was missing. Many questions remain open even for the computer graphics gurus that have been using HDRI for years. This is where The HDRI Handbook comes in. Included here is everything you need to build a comprehensive knowledge base that will enable you to become really creative with HDRI. This book is packed with practical hints and tips, software evaluations, workshops, and hands-on tutorials. Whether you are a photographer, 3D artist, compositor, or cinematographer, this book is sure to enlighten you. Topics

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Technology

344 pages, Paperback

First published November 2, 2007

Reviews

[Dennis Willingham · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the 1st/2007 edition, so much of the information on software is out of date. Still good basic information on exposure, capturing HDR images and tone mapping that is not software dependent. A good resource, if there is an updated edition I imagine the software portions would be up-to-date and more helpful.

[Linn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, clear explanation of how to shoot and work with HDR's. A bit dense though.

[Joseph Wiederhold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing read for any advanced HDR users. It may be a bit too much for the average reader.

[Ruslan Milichikhin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book about HDRI for Photographers & CGI artist

I recommend this book! It's really "The HDRI Handbook". This book gave me a new vision of HDRI & CGI industry.