Bracketing Exposures to Photograph Real Estate Interiors

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Learn the pro technique to take bracketed exposures of a real estate interior with bright windows. From camera setup, to determining what exposures to use, through to taking the bracketed photos, ready for HDR merge www.hdrsoft.com/learn
You'll learn two methods to determine the shutter speeds for both extremes of the lighting range: spot metering and analyzing the histogram.

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  • @germanevision
    @germanevision4 жыл бұрын

    There is no one in KZread who has explained bracketing with such lucidity. Thanks so much.

  • @marcomark8
    @marcomark84 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching and giving us your experience and expertise. I'm sure this was learned the hard way by you. Now you have advanced all that watch this without all the struggles you went through to this level of Real Estate photography. You are also a very great teacher!! Thank you again, Mark

  • @PrasadPalaniyandi
    @PrasadPalaniyandi4 жыл бұрын

    Best Tutorial on Bracketing technique so far I have ever come across. Very logical and methodical process instead of crudely taking 'n' number of pictures...

  • @rickbonilla9047
    @rickbonilla90475 жыл бұрын

    I am an AEB first-timer, I am aware of the basic functions. You can read about it a number of times until you think you get it, but actually don't. SEEing it, takes it another step. Thank you for helping it make some sense. It's appreciated.

  • @amygunville7378
    @amygunville73785 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for explaining everything so clearly! This is incredibly helpful. I really appreciate that you went over the process so thoroughly because all the short answers I have seen so far do not allow me to understand the functionality and all the possibilities I have at my disposal. Brilliant! Thank you again!

  • @davidrobinson7928

    @davidrobinson7928

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the terribly late response, Amy. I'm delighted you found it useful.

  • @theroamantic
    @theroamantic4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing the full manual method. I have an older camera and I really appreciate you showing this.

  • @penponds
    @penponds3 жыл бұрын

    Simply the clearest tutorial on bracketing for later HDR processing out there! Bravo!

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @michellejung6086
    @michellejung60865 жыл бұрын

    Wow, such a thorough tutorial!! I just subscribed. Thank you so much!!

  • @tvsetup3859
    @tvsetup38595 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation together with a very well put together video. Thank you very much for your attention to detail & knowledge sharing.

  • @nayansoni21
    @nayansoni212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the detailed video Photomatix 👌🏻 I have a point to add for the users who change the shutter manually for each bracketed shots. They can set the camera to self timer mode ON for may be 2 seconds or so. That way camera vibration can be reduced.

  • @Ozanp
    @Ozanp5 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I am seeing AEB for the first time btw, I am not sure if I should be ashamed or not..

  • @o0L4nc3r0o
    @o0L4nc3r0o4 жыл бұрын

    This was a very nice and detailed tutorial! :) Thank you! Helped me a lot.

  • @Drone360pilot
    @Drone360pilot3 жыл бұрын

    Respect ✊ to author 🙏Absolutely amazing tutorials about bracketing

  • @basicPROcreator
    @basicPROcreator10 ай бұрын

    This video is exactly I'm searching for. Complete details. Thank you so much

  • @stephenobisanya
    @stephenobisanya Жыл бұрын

    You’re a phenomenal instructor!!!!

  • @SkymaxVisuals
    @SkymaxVisuals4 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully explained, thank you for the video! 😄

  • @JenniferGlass
    @JenniferGlass3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a great explanation with so much detail. Well done!

  • @katkatCSI
    @katkatCSI4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. Thank you mate!

  • @UGotTheFunk
    @UGotTheFunk4 жыл бұрын

    Geezus, I wish all tutorials were like this lol. Well done!

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That's a nice comment.

  • @thaticelandicguy
    @thaticelandicguy5 жыл бұрын

    great video so clear! love it! :)

  • @Blumarbleproductions
    @Blumarbleproductions5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Very well made tutorial!

  • @Kyle-dl2re
    @Kyle-dl2re2 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I should being paying tuition watching this video. Very educational and well explained!

  • @musiolikart
    @musiolikart Жыл бұрын

    Best explanation on YT ! Thanks, learned a lot !

  • @denden760
    @denden7605 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT TUTORIAL!

  • @Fahrenheit_Motorsports
    @Fahrenheit_Motorsports3 жыл бұрын

    This was brilliantly explained!

  • @bingo1232
    @bingo12324 жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done and clearly explained. THANKS!!!

  • @davidrobinson7928

    @davidrobinson7928

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im glad you found it useful.

  • @Mainekt3
    @Mainekt35 жыл бұрын

    You did a great job!

  • @davidrobinson7928

    @davidrobinson7928

    4 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks, Peter

  • @TippyQuick
    @TippyQuick4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for the explanation

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for the compliment.

  • @colinbradford2671
    @colinbradford26713 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial, thank you.

  • @oldgrumpyjim5003
    @oldgrumpyjim50035 жыл бұрын

    Good for those that don't want to use flash. Personally I prefer off camera flash and ambient and then do a quick blend in photoshop when required. Bracketing is fine in steady light conditions that don't change but strong changing sunlight from outside can bugger everything up and then you need to use the liveview function and the histogram for individual shots. Good video with attention to detail for those starting to think about this line of work as long as they realise there is more than one way to achieve this.

  • @davidrobinson7928

    @davidrobinson7928

    4 жыл бұрын

    A very good point Jim. Yes, you can use flash and that can be a perfectly good solution. However, this video was about HDR of course, so naturally the attention focuses on that rather than the other ways to approach the problem.

  • @Mrsunshine1234
    @Mrsunshine12344 жыл бұрын

    Great, easy to follow directions.

  • @nicoaguilar13
    @nicoaguilar135 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!

  • @brandonbielinski5611
    @brandonbielinski56113 жыл бұрын

    This was great, thank you!

  • @markducharme9199
    @markducharme91994 жыл бұрын

    This was very well explained on how to bracket what do you do with the 3 or 5 images? Blend them in Photoshop??

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    We make software for merging the images to HDR, please visit our website at HDRsoft.com for more information.

  • @romanchurch6768
    @romanchurch676810 ай бұрын

    This is an extremely helpful video, thank You very much indeed!!

  • @MrSchneemaa
    @MrSchneemaa2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video!!!

  • @ZeroTheCloud
    @ZeroTheCloud9 ай бұрын

    Best tutorial out there

  • @bogeybob3
    @bogeybob32 жыл бұрын

    Great instruction, Thank you. Do you shoot in raw for bracketed photos ? ( primarily MLS photography )

  • @zsp9386
    @zsp93864 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, very clear!

  • @felixmooneeram5919
    @felixmooneeram59196 жыл бұрын

    Great video - nice and clear and with a good pace My only q is about the spot metering. When you say "point the camera at the darkest part in the room" - do you just mean to simply move the focus point over that area?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hello Felix, thank you for the feedback :) You don't need to move the focus point. Just point the camera at the darkest area once it is in spot metering mode. When you switch to spot metering mode, you may see a round circle in the viewfinder, but this is is independent from the focus point. Most cameras do not allow to move the circle from the middle of the viewfinder to some other position. This is why aiming the camera at the area you want to measure is the way to go usually. Assuming you are using a tripod (highly recommended for real estate interiors), note that you will have to put the camera off the tripod to point the camera in spot metering mode.

  • @felixmooneeram5919

    @felixmooneeram5919

    6 жыл бұрын

    Photomatix okay thanks for clarifying ;)

  • @brianmcquain3384
    @brianmcquain33843 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thank you for sharing!

  • @sweetlemon3051
    @sweetlemon30515 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Thank you

  • @gerarddonovan8678
    @gerarddonovan86782 жыл бұрын

    Perfect presentation

  • @alexvandenwildenberg8678
    @alexvandenwildenberg86785 жыл бұрын

    Hi, great explanation

  • @AudaryaisticPhotography
    @AudaryaisticPhotography Жыл бұрын

    Very detailed. I can’t believe that makes so much sense to do. Excellent info. Question is that are you shooting all the final photos at evaluative metering or spot metering?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    Жыл бұрын

    As the camera is set to manual mode (M) the set-up exposure metering mode has no influence on the exposure when pressing the shutter button. I myself (not the photographer who produced the video) use spot metering mode to measure the areas, then set up the exposure time, focus manually, and release the shutter button.

  • @MrProlecat
    @MrProlecat4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial.

  • @emilymorgan6371
    @emilymorgan63712 жыл бұрын

    These are really helpful, will probably help me reduce the need for me to outsource. But anyway, outsourcing helps me spend more time with my family. edithere if someone needs it, not that I want to advertise but their service is really great.

  • @matronix1977
    @matronix19776 жыл бұрын

    Hi , I don’t understand why i should use the hdrsoft app if i use the aeb of my camera ? It will automatically do it. I can’t really tweek the feature, maybe with the calculator check the difference ? Thanks for the explanation.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    6 жыл бұрын

    The HDR Exposure Calculator helps ensure you take all exposures needed when you use the AEB feature or your camera. This is useful for interiors with bright windows because the dynamic range is huge, but otherwise (e.g. in typical outdoor scenes) there is no need to use the HDR Exposure Calculator. In any case the HDR Exposure Calculator is just a complement/helper for the AEB feature of your camera, and certainly not a replacement of it.

  • @zsozsousa1
    @zsozsousa15 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, very helpfull

  • @gerobokdapur8165
    @gerobokdapur81654 жыл бұрын

    Loud and clear... 👍👍

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @Ekaterinamail
    @Ekaterinamail3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, very useful. Can I use all of the methods on my Nikon D750?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ekaterina. Yes, the Nikon D750 is a capable camera model so you should not have any problems taking bracketed images with the settings suggested in this video.

  • @chinhvannguyen1685
    @chinhvannguyen16855 жыл бұрын

    Hi I can use one speedlights with bracketing flash, apecture mode? Photomatix manual dont requires flash. I should use raw or jpec for interior photograph? Very tks

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    The video shows how to bracket exposures to photograph interiors, and exposure bracketing avoids having to use flash and speedlights. It also has the advantage of giving images that look more natural than when flash or lights are used. If you use speedlights, then there is no need to bracket exposures, normally. Photomatix is used to process bracketed exposures, merging them to HDR, so it indeed doesn't require to use flash. Raws have the advantage of letting you adjust the white balance if you need it (to adjust for mixed lighting situation between the interior and exterior for instance). Jpegs have the advantage of working better with natural looking fusion presets that work well for interiors. So they both have advantages and disadvantages. More info on this at: www.hdrsoft.com/support/faq_photomatix.html#process_raw

  • @petenicezz
    @petenicezz5 жыл бұрын

    Hello David, how do you get it the outside exposure correctly? I took an HDR photos and merge them on lightroom but it doesn't grab the outside well exposure of the photos. So what I get is a photo with the outside overexpose.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    If the HDR photos you took include a photo that properly exposes the outside, then try the Photomatix presets designed for real estate interiors. See more in this tutorial: www.hdrsoft.com/real-estate/merging-bracketed-exposures-to-hdr.html

  • @siddoza16
    @siddoza164 жыл бұрын

    The voice... great tutoring... thanks

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @subash67
    @subash675 жыл бұрын

    after getting all the exposures, where do you focus for the final shot when doing the AEB? Do you focus on the highlight, midtones or the shadows? From the video it appears he is using manual focus? I am newbie. thanks.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you are using a wide angle lens, and f/8 or f/11, then most of the scene will be in focus by setting the focus around 1/3 of the way into the scene. This is only a general rule, but usually works. Another good option is to focus on something that is within a couple of feet of the camera, then everything farther away should be in focus. Just a little practice should make this easy.

  • @steveloudon7491
    @steveloudon74915 жыл бұрын

    I like the video. But where do I find the exposure calculator? I see a link in one of your answers but can it be found in the Google play store?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can find it here: hdrsoft.com/ev The HDR Exposures Calculator is available as an iOS app too, but the web app at hdrsoft.com/ev works in any browser (so on any smartphone) and is free.

  • @johncatanzaro5697
    @johncatanzaro56973 жыл бұрын

    This has got to be one of the beast tutorials on bracketing I have seen. I am new to this type of photography, and I have a Nikon D5100 camera. How you transitioned and displayed from one picture to another was perfect. Very educational. Can't thank you enough. One Thought, the ending was very abrupt. Would have been better if you would have ended with your name and, maybe, "Subscribe and stay tuned for additional videos". Again, thank you for all the time and hours of editing you put into this video. 👍

  • @criticaltinker
    @criticaltinker4 жыл бұрын

    buy a camera with EVF and done. the EVF also have inset histogram. take 5 exposures manually 2stops apart.

  • @KayleeDecollibus
    @KayleeDecollibus5 жыл бұрын

    Would love to know where I can find that tripod!

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the slow reply. The tripod is a Manfrotto 190 bit.ly/2Kuvpu1

  • @mahmoudzaefi2958
    @mahmoudzaefi29585 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @cofeeaddict7039
    @cofeeaddict70394 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @adamkreuz9068
    @adamkreuz90685 жыл бұрын

    Is there a difference between changing the exposure compensation and the shutter speed or is that the same thing?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    It depends on your camera setup: - If you set the camera to Aperture Priority, then changing the exposure compensation has the same effect as changing the shutter speed (though it isn't the same thing) - If you set the camera to Shutter Priority, however, changing the exposure compensation changes the aperture rather than the shutter speed - If you switch to Manual mode, then changing the exposure compensation has no effect Exposure compensation is a way to control the exposure in one of the automatic modes, i.e. making the image brighter or darker than what the camera suggests. It tells the camera electronics to set an exposure offset from the exposure that the metering system has determined.

  • @adamkreuz9068

    @adamkreuz9068

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@PhotomatixHDR Excellent, thanks for the break down!

  • @branpod
    @branpod2 жыл бұрын

    You should introduce automated flash-ambient blending. That would be impressive!

  • @TheMisterEGUY
    @TheMisterEGUY2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I was wondering if you could help me understand how to do this so I've taken 5 shot bracket 2 full stop and my client wants me to adjust the EV to -2 instead of 0 for the middle exposure. My client wants me to do this but I have no way of doing this in manual mode as far as I know. This is for 360 panoramas so I have to do this for all 4 shots around, in rooms with of course different lighting situations. I really appreciate your input. Thanks

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe there is a way to do that, you can adjust the shutter speed so that the main/center marker in the exposure meter is on -2 EV instead of 0. So instead of -4, -2, 0, 2, 4, you will get -6, -4, -2, 0, 2 (where -2 is your middle exposure)

  • @donnyl543
    @donnyl5435 жыл бұрын

    I am a seasoned real estate and magazine photographer and followed your steps exactly but instead of using ISO 400 I used ISO 200 with f/11 AEB 2. My shadows setting was 1/15 and highlights 1/1600. I plugged it into app and was told to use 1/250 and read as follows: 1/15..+4 +4, 1/60 +2 +2, 1/250 0 0, 1/1000 -2 -2, 1/4000 -4 -4. I dialed in 1/250 and shot. What my Canon 5D III w L series 17-40 readings were 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000. All too dark to even consider into loading into Photomatix Pro 6. I was hoping to save time on my shoots with this procedure. I have been using AEB for years and my procedure has been to get my get my light reading and start my series of 7 shots form -2 up to +2. It has worked for me pretty well most of the time but welcomed a more precise way of shooting. I would appreciate an opinion as I would like to try this out on my next shoot.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    If I understand correctly, you have the App set to 2EV spacing and your camera set to 1EV spacing. So you can get the series described by the App by setting the camera to capture at 2EV spacing.

  • @tannermcfarlin6748
    @tannermcfarlin67483 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know of a good tutorial to blend the 5 bracketed photos after you shoot them?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, see www.hdrsoft.com/real-estate/merging-bracketed-exposures-to-hdr.html

  • @enduraman1
    @enduraman15 жыл бұрын

    The problem with this technique is outside lighting conditions change all the time. Clouds pass by and make this scene darker or clouds pass by make the scene lighter. The best technique is to take the bracketed shots and look at the histogram to see if those shots were exposed correctly.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are right, one needs to be aware of changing conditions that affect lighting, and clouds passing by is a common one. In any case, it's definitely a good idea to check the bracketed shots using the histogram to make sure the dynamic range is covered, and it's recommended with any exposure bracketing technique.

  • @purvagharat9579
    @purvagharat95797 ай бұрын

    How do I select specific areas while spot metering (darkest/lightest) on Canon 80d ?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    7 ай бұрын

    Hello Purva, It is not possible on a Canon 80D to move the spot from the center to other areas not in the center. What I do with my Canon is to aim the camera to these areas, measure the spot, and then reframe the image. You can watch a video where I illustrate this here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6yWy66jYMa4frw.html

  • @gutenmuach
    @gutenmuach4 жыл бұрын

    So how do you combine them all?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can load the photos into Photomatix Pro or Photmatix Essentials RE, merge them and apply any realistic preset (or customize a chosen setting to your liking). Then process the combined photograph and save it as a JPEG or TIFF file. The video that shows how to do it in Photomatix Pro is here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2emraOaZrSwgbA.html or in Photomatix Essentials RE (Real Estate): kzread.info/dash/bejne/mnxqzpOuo87dZM4.html

  • @five18audio
    @five18audio4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @f52023
    @f520234 жыл бұрын

    If I point camera to darkest point in the room, whole histagram reqding will change Should I zoom to that point also??

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    When pointing at the darkest area (with spot-metering), that is so you can note the longest shutter speed needed. The histogram isn't so important for that step.

  • @f52023

    @f52023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for answering. When You work with files in this example, do You work with jpg or raw?

  • @lewis1180
    @lewis11803 жыл бұрын

    What’s the difference between HDR in camera, iPhone HDR, and this method of using the calculator?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    With HDR in camera, iPhone HDR or Google camera HDR+, the exposure bracketing and merge to HDR are all done directly in camera. The advantage is that it's super simple and quick, the drawback is that don't have any control on the exposure range and HDR settings. So, if you are a pro and want to take an interior where the room is dark and the window's view bright, exposure bracketing with the right exposure settings will help you make sure to capture all the range of exposures required to get a properly lit interior photo.

  • @fredfarmer9933
    @fredfarmer99334 жыл бұрын

    Forgive a dumb question from a beginner, but at what point do the photos get combined? Does the camera do it automatically?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    @fred farmer Actually, that's a good question because the video doesn't answer it. The images get combined in our Photomatix application (Essentials or Pro version). In Photomatix you can apply a natural-looking HDR style and thus transfer the dynamic range of the five photos to the final image. Here you can watch a video that shows the process, but with different images: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpyC3NexYsTdk6w.html

  • @fredfarmer9933

    @fredfarmer9933

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@PhotomatixHDR Thanks!

  • @mirastudio4204
    @mirastudio42042 жыл бұрын

    How many photos are optimum for an HDR photo merge?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mira Studio, Usually, an interior requires a minimum of 5 photographs spaced at 2 EV to cover the dynamic range. However, sometimes it requires seven or even nine exposures. It depends on the lighting outside, i.e. direct sunlight, cloudy day, and how much of that light is entering the room.

  • @ismathose
    @ismathose4 жыл бұрын

    can u help me locate the Bracketing in Nikon D3400

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, there is no automatic exposure bracketing on the Nikon D3400. You could perform manual bracketing by using Exposure Compensation (set to -2 EV, 0 EV, and +2 EV consecutively), or try to manually shoot your bracketing set by using the method described in our article here (even though it shows a Canon camera it works for a Nikon likewise) hdr-photography.com/hdrsoft/resources/brackets-without-aeb.html Good luck with it!

  • @chinhvannguyen1685
    @chinhvannguyen16854 жыл бұрын

    Hi, do you use mf or af focus, tks

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    This decision is up to you, but be sure that the focus doesn't change during the capture of bracketed images. Normally the focus shouldn't change in AF, but that might depend on the camera.

  • @moodcatching
    @moodcatching3 жыл бұрын

    Hey there, I'm a little under pressure right now, as I shall be shooting some reference interior photos for my boss tomorrow (we consult companies for light solutions). I just found out that my Canon EOS 1100d only has the ability to have 3 brackets with -+2 stop of EV. Is there any way I could recreate this effect with this camera? Regards :)

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey @moodcatching, good question. Depending on the purpose, the time of day, and your location you'll need 5 or most likely more photos in one bracketed set usually. Your only choice considering the restriction of the EOS 1100D is to take two or three bracketed sets with 3 photos at 2 EV spacing from a tripod. It is quite a challenge not to move the camera when operating the camera but it could work. Since this requires to change the shutter speed between the bracketed sets carefully turn the dial, and use the built-in self-timer and/or a remote shutter release to trigger the bursts of photos. Make sure to expose around the normal exposure but bias a little (1-2 EV) to the overexposed side since you might want to show the interior well exposed rather than the exterior. To make your life easier measure the dynamic range of each interior scene once and expose accordingly. What I mean by that is to rather take three bracketed sets than two unless the exterior is not so important to cover. We call it to overshoot in terms of exposure range. This way you can choose five or seven from nine exposures in the range when processing with Photomatix. However, if in a hurry and you have a lot of rooms stay with 2 x 3 exposures. To calculate the exact exposure settings you could use the HDR exposure calculator www.hdrsoft.com/support/hdr-exposures-calculator.html One more tip unless it is part of the light solution you are offering: don't turn on any tungsten or fluorescent lights inside the rooms. You will have a hard time with blue spill from outside and finding the correct white balance. Good luck with your shooting tomorrow.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    It also depends on how high the contrast of your interior is. If the room isn't too dark relative to the windows, 3 brackets at +2 EV can work just fine. This video shows the advanced bracketing technique aimed at challenging cases. The simple technique is described here www.hdrsoft.com/real-estate/photographing-interiors-with-hdr-simple-technique.html

  • @petenicezz
    @petenicezz5 жыл бұрын

    whats the name of the app?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    Are you referring to the app for merging the bracketed photos? If so, it's called Photomatix Pro: www.hdrsoft.com/download.html If you are referring to the app to find the exposures to take from shutter speed measures, it's called the HDR Exposure Calculator: www.hdrsoft.com/EV

  • @NestoRides514
    @NestoRides5144 жыл бұрын

    When finding both the longest and shortest shutter speeds, I could also use a light meter, couldn’t I?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    The tutorial shows the use of the light meter in the camera, but you can certainly use a hand-held meter if you prefer.

  • @denosoaresfotografiafotovi5203
    @denosoaresfotografiafotovi52033 жыл бұрын

    Como usar bracketing no flash?

  • @RonPepperPhoto

    @RonPepperPhoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Este video demuestra bracketing sin flash, asi que creo que puede hacer lo mismo. O he entendido mal? ;)

  • @ds7mediaproductions
    @ds7mediaproductions5 жыл бұрын

    Yes great video BUT.... how do you combine all the exposures to have the final photo? Till now I have been using Photoshop to create layers of a window (outdoor shots) which I then insert to an interior shot..... Yet it is very time-consuming. Any ideas?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good that you asked, as Photomatix is precisely for that. See how it works in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2emraOaZrSwgbA.html

  • @rajshekharkhandeparkar352
    @rajshekharkhandeparkar3522 жыл бұрын

    Good marketing by photomatix

  • @crazyratwhisperer9026
    @crazyratwhisperer90263 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @LalondeFilms
    @LalondeFilms2 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone do this with Auto ISO?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    2 жыл бұрын

    Photomatix is intended for bracketing the shutter speed, but it is possible to change the ISO instead. I recommend to experiment, but I think that chanding 9EV in ISO would introduce too much noise. Maybe ok for lower dynamic range scenes than interior real estate.

  • @LalondeFilms

    @LalondeFilms

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PhotomatixHDR What is your average ISO for interiors?

  • @MrPippec
    @MrPippec3 жыл бұрын

    Зачем использовать spot metering в ручном режиме?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    For others reading this, MrPippec's question is (automatically translated): Q: Why use spot metering manually? A: In Aperture Priority mode (Av) spot metering suggests a shutter speed value (a number) while the marker stays in the middle of the scale regardless of how bright or dark the spot is at which you aim the camera. Whereas in Manual mode the marker is moving left or right depending on the measured brightness. The photographer then turns the shutter speed dial until the marker meets the zero marker or little above zero (if he likes to shift the bracketed set to the bright side). Then he reads the value. For most photographers the latter feels more like measuring than the former, that's why David chose to use Manual mode while metering the scene. I hope I could clarify.

  • @robbeld
    @robbeld4 жыл бұрын

    Why do you use ISO 400 on a tripod? Using high ISOs reduces your dynamic range, which makes no sense when shooting HDR. Usually it makes sense to set ISO to 100 or the lowest base ISO to make best use of your camera's dynamic range and obviously shoot RAWs instead of JPG. Also when doing manual exposures, which shouldn't be necessary nowadays, one should switch to manual focus and white balance.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    A higher ISO gives you a higher exposure, the same way a longer shutter speed does. This doesn't reduce the dynamic range, but extends it to cover the dark areas of the scene. When the dynamic range of your interior isn't very high, ISO 100 is best, since this ensures the lowest noise level. However, when your interior is quite dark and there is a bright sunlight coming from the window, the dynamic range may be so high that you'll need very long shutter speeds to cover the darkest areas at ISO 100, so long that they exceed the capabilities of your camera. And even if they don't exceed it, very long exposures can bring other problems, such as blur. This is why we recommend an ISO higher than 100 for interiors, though it's better not to go higher than 400.

  • @robbeld

    @robbeld

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@PhotomatixHDR Unfortunately you're wrong. Any camera's dynamic range is reduced when increasing ISO. See the link at the bottom of this reply for lab tests confirming this. Only if you need more than 30 seconds of exposure, which is extremely unlikely at daytime, you may benefit from higher ISO settings, but even then a manual/bulb mode exposure is preferable at ISO 100. The argument of getting blur is the only correct one, but only if there are moving parts that are well exposed in the slow shutter speeds. If there are no such moving objects it is hence always better to stick to ISO 100, also for noise reasons. Here you can see how the dynamic range suffers from higher ISO on some very good cameras, and it is worse for cheaper cameras: click on Measurements... Dynamic range: www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-IV-versus-Nikon-D850-versus-Sony-A7R-IV___1106_1177_1326

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@robbeld We aren't talking about the same thing here. I was referring to the scene's dynamic range, not the camera's dynamic range. The video is about bracketing exposures to photograph a high contrast interior scene. If you don't want to bracket and take just one exposure, then yes, you should keep the ISO to 100 or lower. However, you are unlikely to get a good quality photograph when shooting a high contrast scene with just one exposure. Regarding higher ISOs, the video actually recommends ISO 400 which isn't really high (and in any case, much lower than ISOs in the 2000-4000 range tested in the article you linked to.)

  • @rominosinfield
    @rominosinfield4 жыл бұрын

    started watching this until i realise my camera makes this automatically ^^

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    4 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like you are referring to AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing), which indeed almost all cameras offer. The video is about something else, which is to ensure the bracketed exposures the camera takes are sufficient to cover the scene's dynamic range so that you get a perfectly lit HDR image. You normally don't have to worry about when you shoot outdoor scenes. However, when you shoot an interior that is quite dark and there is bright sunlight coming through the windows, you'll often find that you are missing some exposures if you don't set the appropriate AEB settings before letting the camera take the exposures automatically.

  • @saMediaProductions

    @saMediaProductions

    4 жыл бұрын

    which camera ?

  • @DippySippy
    @DippySippy3 жыл бұрын

    Too complicated... is there a simplier method.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the simpler method is here: www.hdrsoft.com/real-estate/photographing-interiors-with-hdr-simple-technique.html

  • @FinancialDomination
    @FinancialDomination5 жыл бұрын

    Too much work. How is it 2018 & there is not an easier way?

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's good that you asked, as this video shows advanced exposure bracketing techniques. A simpler technique is shown in the video here kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHyuz7yKotqzmLQ.html I wasn't able to understand your question regarding 2018, it would be great if you could detail it.

  • @FinancialDomination

    @FinancialDomination

    5 жыл бұрын

    Photomatix Very helpful. I appreciate it. Thanks.

  • @nooch8692

    @nooch8692

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's called flash/ambient blend. Probably not easier, but better.

  • @CraigKeene
    @CraigKeene3 жыл бұрын

    Take the time to learn how to shoot using external lighting. You’ll thank yourself later.

  • @PP-nl8ue
    @PP-nl8ue5 жыл бұрын

    This is great advice if you plan on being in a house for 6 hours.

  • @Ramonclementephoto
    @Ramonclementephoto5 жыл бұрын

    Nine images for a bracketing is way too much in my experience -> www.ramonclemente.com I find that for many HDR techniques and modern software fewer images but with a wider EV separation works better. For many interiors a 2x+4EV, 2x+3EV or 3x+3EV is enough to cover from HL to SH. If using continuous light only I'd also suggest using a higher ISO. I find thermal noise more annoying.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your experience, that's very interesting info. You are absolutely right on the ISO. It's better that it isn't too low for HDR interior scenes, an ISO of 400 being a good compromise (so, the video's advice on that isn't good, but it was too late when we realised it). This is because long exposures will be necessary to cover the dark parts of the interior, which would cause blur and other issues when the ISO is 100 or less, while the interior is quite dark. In our tests, a 3 EV spacing negatively affected the quality of the merged image a bit, which is why we recommend not going higher than 2 EV, but it may also depend on the camera.

  • @PaulFanMing
    @PaulFanMing5 жыл бұрын

    www.paulfan.com/job.html for high standard interior photos

  • @lewis1180
    @lewis11803 жыл бұрын

    This, to a beginner, seems extremely complicated.

  • @PhotomatixHDR

    @PhotomatixHDR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this tutorial is aimed at advanced professional photographers. The simpler version of the HDR bracketing exposure technique is here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHyuz7yKotqzmLQ.html

  • @lewis1180

    @lewis1180

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PhotomatixHDR Thanks so much for the link. I took notes on this video regardless. I learned a lot.

  • @katrinaprice7267
    @katrinaprice72675 жыл бұрын

    Too complicated.

  • @charlesludwig9173
    @charlesludwig91735 жыл бұрын

    No professional photographer shooting real estate for MLS is going to bracket for HDR. First, it takes too much time, effectively making a $50 per hour shooter, a $13 an hour shooter. Second, bracketing is not at all necessary, just shoot wide angle, hand-held, on-camera flash set at TTL +1.3, and bounce off ceiling, with camera set at 1/80th second, f6.3 and 320 ISO. That's it, pretty much everything that needs to be done for a technically great image including windows and their walls. What's important and not mentioned is what perspective best shows the interior, as well as the effect the presence or absence of interior design has on the shot. Let me shoot a home decorated by an interior designer and my images are sure to please. sterlingimagesphotography.com

  • @HomeandYacht

    @HomeandYacht

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can we see some examples of images you've taken with those settings?

  • @chinhvannguyen1685

    @chinhvannguyen1685

    5 жыл бұрын

    hi , you only use one TTL flash on camera for RE photos?

  • @daniel.maitheny

    @daniel.maitheny

    5 жыл бұрын

    I checked the website - sterling images. those photos are so bad - oversaturated, way too noisy, all of them is underexposed at least half a stop (even the daylight ones), and the HDR technique just amateurish and horrible. the composition, on the other hand, is quite alright, so makes me more sad the way these pictures are developed and edited.

  • @ds7mediaproductions

    @ds7mediaproductions

    5 жыл бұрын

    Photographers like Charles have devastated the market charging $50 an hour and producing poor photos that cheap real estate people do not understand or know the difference between good photos and bad.

  • @todayshike2899
    @todayshike28995 жыл бұрын

    oh good grief - it is not this complicated!...just go Manual mode. Look at LCD on back of camera in Live View and dial the aperture so the brightest areas are properly exposed. Then same for dark areas. Expect 8 clicks if light is kinda even in a room and 15 clicks if you have bright areas like windows. Shoot more exposures than you need on both ends. And this guy did not even level the camera. His verticals are not aligned. Beginner stuff. Clearly, he is not a seasoned pro. For architectural work... use Manfrotto 410 3-Way, Geared Pan-and-Tilt Head

  • @JC-rt6jx

    @JC-rt6jx

    5 жыл бұрын

    dude don't be a douche...he's just trying to help the way he knows how...ease up

  • @klishakoja

    @klishakoja

    5 жыл бұрын

    wow... narcissistic much?

  • @tombrady12NE

    @tombrady12NE

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was about to say the exact same.. it’s not that difficult to do

  • @oxxxeee

    @oxxxeee

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JC-rt6jx if he is promoting Photomatic software, he should know his stuff. btw - he plugged his shutter release in the wrong port.

  • @JC-rt6jx

    @JC-rt6jx

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@oxxxeee thank you so much for your comment (6 months later). I don't know what I would've have done without it. Feel free to leave a link to your video tutorials so we can see how it's really done. I'm sure your 5 videos and 4 subscribers entitle you to such criticism.

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