Keep it pinned to the left for the most realistic look, or drag it all the way to the right for a more cartoony appearance. New for 2017, this control affects the overall look of the image. The first adjustment you will want to make is to the “HDR Look” slider. The presets provide a good starting point for any HDR workflow, but users will almost always benefit from making more refined adjustments. The bottom of the interface is occupied by a row of presets which are organized into various groups, including “Realistic,” “Landscape,” “Architecture,” and more (there is even a folder called “Trey Ratcliff Presents”).
Most interchangeable lens cameras and advanced point-and-shoots can automate this process thanks to automatic exposure bracketing. One photo is taken at the camera’s default meter reading, a second is underexposed to properly capture the sky, and a third is overexposed to capture the shadows in the foreground. It generally involves combining three (or more) images shot at different exposure values so as to retain detail in both the shadows and highlights in high-contrast scenes. HDR photography is the solution to this problem. Either your subject’s face is too dark, or the sky is completely blown out. First-time HDR shooters won’t feel overwhelmed, but advanced users can easily access the power they need.įor those unfamiliar with the concept of HDR photography, here is a brief overview: If you ever tried to take a picture of someone outside with the sun behind them, you have likely encountered the problem of your camera’s limited dynamic range.
The interface borrows many cues from Luminar, Macphun’s RAW processing app we previewed earlier in 2016 It presents a simple approach to an HDR workflow, putting the basic controls front and center while keeping more advanced options on the periphery. For the 2017 edition, Macphun has all but rebuilt the program, adding a fresh interface, new HDR algorithm, and much more.ĭigital Trends spent a few days working with Aurora HDR 2017 and we have found very little not to like about it. The result was Aurora HDR, a macOS application that combined ease of use with powerful features.
In 2014, renowned travel and landscape photographer, Trey Ratcliff, teamed up with Macphun to create the ultimate high-dynamic range (HDR) image processor.
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