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How do I make HDR in Photoshop CC?

Last updated on November 18, 2022 @ 2:26 pm

HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a technique that uses multiple exposures to create a photo that has a greater range of brightness than what is possible with a single exposure. HDR can be used to capture a wider range of light, from the bright highlights to the darkest shadows.

To create a HDR photo in Photoshop CC, first open a photo that you want to HDR. In the Layers panel, select all of the layers. From the Photo menu, choose HDR > Save for Web. The Save for Web dialog box will open.

In the Save for Web dialog box, select the folder where you want to save the HDR photo. In the File name field, type a name for the HDR photo. In the File size field, type the size of the file. Click Save.

Now, open the HDR photo that you saved in the previous step. In the Layers panel, select the layer that contains the photo. In the Properties panel, click the HDR button. The HDR dialog box will open.

In the HDR dialog box, select the output format. The options are HDR (12-bit), HDR (8-bit), or SDR (Standard Dynamic Range). Click OK.

Now, in the Layers panel, click the Add New Layer button. In the Layer Options dialog box, select the blending mode for the new layer. The options are Normal, Overlay, or Soft Light.

Now, in the Layers panel, move the new layer below the other layers. In the Properties panel, click the Blending Options button. The Blending Options dialog box will open. In the Blending Options dialog box, select the blending mode for the new layer.

PRO TIP: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a technique that allows you to extend the range of tones in an image, beyond what is possible with a single image. This can be useful for images that have a very wide range of tones, such as a landscape with both very bright and very dark areas.

However, HDR can also be overused, and can result in images that look unnatural, with exaggerated contrast and garish colors. If you are not careful, your HDR images may end up looking like bad Photoshop filters.

So, if you are going to use HDR in Photoshop CC, be sure to use it judiciously, and don’t go overboard with the effect.

Now, in the Layers panel, rename the new layer. The options are Background, Topmost, or Frontmost. Click OK.

Now, in the Layers panel, delete the bottommost layer. The photo will now be composed of only the Background, Topmost, and Frontmost layers.

Now, in the Layers panel, move the new layer above the other layers. The options are Topmost, Background, or Frontmost.

Now, in the Layers panel, delete the Topmost and Frontmost layers. The photo will now be composed of only the Background and Topmost layers. The options are Bottommost, Background, or Frontmost.

Now, in the Layers panel, delete the Bottommost and Frontmost layers. The photo will now be composed of only the Background and Bottommost layers. The options are Topmost, Overlay, or Hard Light.

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