The HDRI Handbook 2.0是最全面的指南關于高動態范圍成像(HDRI)。HDR影像是攝影的一個全新的水平。  它打開了一扇通往前所未有的創作自由之路，數碼后期處理可以通過捕獲最黑暗的陰影和最亮的亮部。    它代表了一種飛躍成像技術,相當于從黑白到彩色成像。HDRI意味著真正無損圖像編輯,完全的曝光控制,掌握任何現場對比沒有人工照明,保留所有的光從一個場景,因此它可以隨時重新調整圖像。

The HDRI Handbook 2.0 is the most comprehensive guide to high dynamic range imaging (HDRI).

HDR  imaging takes photography to a whole new level. It opens the door to  unprecedented creative freedom in digital post-processing by capturing everything  from the darkest shadows to the brightest highlights.  It represents a  quantum leap in imaging technology, as revolutionary as the leap from  black-and-white to color imaging. HDRI means truly lossless image  editing, full exposure control, mastering any scene contrast without  artificial lighting, and preserving all light from a scene so it can be  digitally revisited anytime in the future. Combined with panoramic  photography, this captured light can even be used to render 3D objects  with a deceivingly realistic appearance.

In 2007, The HDRI Handbook was  the first book to present this revolutionary new field to a larger  audience. These days HDRI is a fully mature technology available to  everyone. Real estate and landscape photographers have adopted it as  part of their regular workflow, it has become one of the hottest trends  for ambitious amateurs and creative professionals alike, and the modern  movie industry would be completely dysfunctional without HDRI.

Now The HDRI Handbook 2.0  redefines its own gold standard. It has been completely rewritten and  is packed with practical hints and tips, background knowledge, reference  tools, breathtaking artist portfolios, and inspiring interviews. Dozens  of new step-by-step tutorials are included, which are easy to follow  with the material provided on the DVD. Beginners will get a methodically  solid introduction and advanced readers will be able to refine their  technique to perfection.

This is a great book. You will like it—whether you are a photographer, CG artist, compositor, or cinematographer.

Topics include:

• Understanding the foundation of HDRI

• HDR software comparisons and evaluations

• Capturing HDR images: today and tomorrow

• Tonemapping for creating superior prints

• HDR image processing and compositing

• Image editing on a new level in 32-bit mode

• Shooting and stitching HDR panoramas

• Image-based lighting and CG rendering

• Creative uses and unconventional applications

2.0 updates include:

• Dozens of easy–to–follow, practical tutorials

• New cameras, sensors, and HDR beamsplitter rigs

• Correct RAW pre-processing and ghost removal

• Structured approach to tonemapping,
  inspired by Ansel Adams's Zone system

• Creative toning in a variety of styles,
  from natural to grunge to painterly

• Movie set etiquette and helpful tips for capturing HDR panoramas for visual effects

• Seven artist spotlights with new perspectives on HDR

• Seven crossword puzzles as fun way to test yourself

• Companion DVD, fully loaded with goodies