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View Full Version : HDR Expose Launched by Unified Color Technologies; Photographers All Over the World Groan


Lee Yuan Sheng
07-13-2010, 03:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10070601hdrexpose.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/1...01hdrexpose.asp</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"HDR software maker, Unified Color Technologies has unveiled the HDR Expose 32-bit HDR merge and editing software. It replaces the company's flagship HDR PhotoStudio software, but inherits its core features and technology."</em></p><p><em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1278976168.usr15670.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></em></p><p>Alright, so I'm a little unfair here, since I have no idea how well HDR Expose performs, but HDR now is a catchword for unevenly exposed, garish, and downright terrible photos. We've got Photomatix and its not very good tone-mapping feature to thank for that. I know many photographers who would rather not label their HDR photos as HDR for fear of being discriminated upon. HDR can be nice, but it has to be done&nbsp;skilfully&nbsp;and in moderation; something that 99% of HDR photos out there lack.</p>