Learning HDR Efex Pro 2.0

1h 21mBeginner2012-11-08

Authors

Tim Grey

Top educator in digital photography and imaging

Course details

In this workshop Tim Grey teaches how to use Nik Software's HDR Efex Pro 2.0 to create great high-dynamic-range (HDR) images. After showing you the basics of HDR Efex Pro—including configuring the interface and settings, using presets, and evaluating your image—Tim introduces the various adjustment options. Learn how to make overall tonal and color adjustments, use control points to apply selective adjustments, and reset adjustments or go back in the history. Plus, get tips on applying finishing touches to your images and saving the final processed image.

Learning objectives
Assembling HDR images
Configuring the interface
Applying adjustments
Working with presets
Evaluating the before and after
Modifying settings via a Smart Object
Using selective adjustments
Finishing touches

Skills covered

HDR Efex ProNik SoftwareHDR PhotographyPhotographyLearning

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Assembling HDR Images

02 - Introduction to HDR and HDR Efex Pro
03 - Assembling images from Adobe Bridge
04 - Assembling images from Adobe Photoshop
05 - Assembling images from Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
06 - Creating the initial HDR image
07 - Tone mapping a single image

2. Basics of HDR Efex Pro

08 - A tour of HDR Efex Pro
09 - Configuring the interface
10 - Software settings
11 - Working with presets
12 - Evaluating the before and after
13 - Getting a closer look
14 - Modifying settings via a Smart Object

3. Applying Adjustments

15 - Tone compression settings
16 - Adjusting overall tonality
17 - Color adjustments
18 - Using the History and Reset options

4. Using Selective Adjustments

19 - Applying targeted adjustments with control points
20 - Viewing and modifying control point masks
21 - Managing control points

5. Finishing Touches

22 - Adding a vignette
23 - Creating a graduated neutral-density effect
24 - Levels and Curves adjustments
25 - Saving the final image