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Originally Posted by Saphire
Stephen did you dowload the plug-in or is it with CS.
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It's a download available from
http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html ...... scroll down and look for the "Tone Mapping plugin" - but I think it's only compatible with CS2. If you don't have CS2 you can still use the standalone "PhotomatixPro" programme which also has the same tone mapping functions. The trial software versions are fully functional though they leave a watermark on the final image.
Dunno about Stephen but I found the following link helpful and easy to follow as it's written in easier-to-follow terms. It explains more about high dynamic range (HDR) in photography.
http://www.cybergrain.com/tech/hdr/
Also see the homepage of the photomatix site at
http://www.hdrsoft.com.
I'm just experimenting with it too - ain't done anything 'arty-clarty' with it yet, just testing it with regular photos, using the plugin to tweak highlights/shadows/colours and fiddling about with it using layers.
I don't think there are many 'expert' users about so almost everyone is just experimenting, having fun and seeing what they can achieve with it.
Pol