“High-Dynamic-Range Imaging for Artists” by Witte and Bloch
Conference:
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Title:
- High-Dynamic-Range Imaging for Artists
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Abstract:
An introduction and overview of the practical applications and uses of high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from a production point of view. The course begins with a brief overview of HDRI and pre-production, production, and post-production techniques. Topics include: RAW converters, bit depths, RAW vs JPEG, the pros and cons of various panoramic HDR stitching applications, panoramic heads, shooting and working with chrome balls, creating Radiance files, and tips on shooting, tonemapping, cgi-HDR creation, semi-automating shooting, and post-postproduction techniques. The final section of the course presents practical examples of how HDRI is used in the motion picture and broadcast industries.
Additional Information:
Prerequisites
Familiarity with basic techniques in digital photography and/or basic computer graphics modeling and rendering. Familiarity with specific image-editing and 3D modeling and rendering packages would be helpful. Experience with basic compositing would also be helpful, but it is not required. Prior knowledge of HDRI techniques and terms would be beneficial.
