The video below was recorded with the Xacti HD1000 and posted to vimeo. If you want to see it in HD on your computer screen, make sure to click the “full” option at the bottom right corner of the video screen.
Unfortunately, this word press site will not allow me to embed it in HD.
Found a great site for sending large files. Seems to work ok and its free if you have to send large files.
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. I went to FIU’s University Park Campus (where i work) this weekend and tried out the technique on a few locations. Essentially you take 3 or more photos with a tripod at different exposures holding everything else fixed, you then merge them in Photoshop using “merge to HDR” and then you play with exposure, etc until you achieve what you want.
It can be used to make shots more realistic or as I have done, it can give them a surreal feel. This photo is also an HDR photo but maintains the natural look. Beware, swaying trees are a problem. HDR only works on still life only, unless you are trying to create a surreal feeling.
I think I need to take some shots in low light situations to really get a great effect. I’ll try that next.
Have fun.
