Learning HDR Efex Pro 2.0

A complete high dynamic range workflow, from assembly to adjustment to finishing touches.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Assembling HDR Images

• Introduction to HDR and HDR Efex Pro
• Assembling images from Adobe Bridge
• Assembling images from Adobe Photoshop
• Assembling images from Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
• Creating the initial HDR image
• Tone mapping a single image

2. Basics of HDR Efex Pro

• A tour of HDR Efex Pro
• Configuring the interface
• Software settings
• Working with presets
• Evaluating the before and after
• Getting a closer look
• Modifying settings via a Smart Object

3. Applying Adjustments

• Tone compression settings
• Adjusting overall tonality
• Color adjustments
• Using the History and Reset options

4. Using Selective Adjustments

• Applying targeted adjustments with control points
• Viewing and modifying control point masks
• Managing control points

5. Finishing Touches

• Adding a vignette
• Creating a graduated neutral-density effect
• Levels and Curves adjustments
• Saving the final image