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Creating a graduated neutral-density effect

Creating a graduated neutral-density effect - HDR Efex Pro Tutorial

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Creating a graduated neutral-density effect

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HDR Photography really eliminates the need for a Split Neutral Density filter because, for example, we no longer need to worry about holding back the sky in order to preserve detail there. We simply capture multiple images and blend them together. And yet, you may want to create a similar effect that you might achieve with a Split Neutral Density filter. And we can accomplish that with a Graduated Neutral Density effect in HDR Effects Pro. Let's take a look. This adjustment is found in the Finishing section, so I'll click on the Finishing section to expand those controls. And then click on the triangle to the left of the Graduated Neutral Density Effect to expand those settings. Here, we're able to adjust the tonality for the upper and lower portions of the image. So, for example, if I wanted to darken up the sky, I could reduce the upper tonality value, and if I wanted to brighten the sky, I could increase that value. I'll go ahead and dark the sky down just a little bit. And then we…

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