There’s no question that the goal in digital photography is moving towards higher dynamic range. Until camera manufacturers can deliver out of camera HDR high dynamic range images our only choice is in post production. While there are a number of HDR capable software packages available a new contender has thrown their towel into the HDR ring.
Unified Color has released a new software package, HDR PhotoStudio, which promises to deliver superior HDR creation and manipulation to the masses and Andre Gunther Photography has provided a well thought out and documented review.
Andre Gunther Photography Conclusion
“Unified Color hit the competition where it hurts. HDR PhotoStudio delivers stunning results with ease while keeping true to the color of the image. Professional photographers will be delighted by the new opportunities this software brings. In my nature work, I usually have more freedom of interpretation than studio photographers who need to keep the exact tonality of product and skin colors in their work. If you care about color, you need to try this software!
The HDR PhotoStudio image in my example exhibits none of the typical HDR image problems such as the obvious strong halos. This will increase the acceptance of HDR photography and blur the lines to traditional photography even more.”
