
I have discovered that using this method allows me to achieve the look I want in much less time than it took me to do it manually by blending exposures in Photoshop, or making an HDR image and then taking it into Photoshop to blend it back with one of the originals. Or you can make a new layer and use some of the sliders like the HDR enhance I mentioned above. Then you can pick a different preset and apply it to another part of the image, such as the sky for example.

Woo hoo!! With the power of layers and layer masks, you can simply choose a preset and apply it only to the parts of the image where you want it. Image Radiance: I love this panel! It gives the whole image a sort of glow without making it too soft.īut here’s the really big thing: LAYERS! And layer MASKS! For example, I can keep the mountain looking completely natural while increasing the detail in the house at the bottom of the mountain. I really like the ability to leave large details alone while increasing the smaller details. HDR Details: Allows you to increase or decrease the amount of detail for both large and small details separately. Or, you can take it to the extreme if you want. Aurora HDR gives you quite a bit of range while keeping the image realistic. In other programs I have found that I can barely touch this slider before things get out of hand. HDR Enhance: allows you to specify the amount of HDR-ness if you know what I mean. Here is why I think this software is so special: HDR specific sliders that give great results Once you have created an HDR image, the program is split into three main sections – viewing pane, presets pane, and editing pane.If the video is too small, click here to view it large on YouTube. Despite the vast array of features available, the layout remains simple and easy to understand. The second part of this Aurora HDR review is to look at the layout of the software.


Essentially you are getting an HDR merging program that has the editing features of a fully-fledged post-processing program. We feel the best feature is the advanced post-processing tools and AI-enhanced tools. The list of basic features is impressive – more impressive than many of the other HDR programs we have reviewed.
