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Split Neutral Density Filters (Post Processing)

June 23rd, 2006 by Benji Mast

I was reading an article about doing split neutral density filters digitally and decided to try it. A split neutral density filter is simply filter fitted onto the front of the camera which is neutral (colorless) and is split (the top is darker than the bottom, or vice versa). This compensates for an unwanted high contrast. In this example, the camera metered for the sky and underexposed the land.

Small (original)

I was able to correct this digitally by imitating a split neutral density filter. And this was the result.

Small edited

I’m not sure how this will view on your montior because I know mine isn’t up to specs and and is pretty dark. So I might have overcorrected.

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6 Responses to “Split Neutral Density Filters (Post Processing)”

  1. on 27 Jun 2006 at 8:35 am   I'm Not Emeril

    Good stuff Benji, I look forward to more.

  2. on 29 Jun 2006 at 7:49 am   lisa

    personally i like the 1st one better because when the field is lighter it draws your attentions to the field. and i would rather look at the sky. . .. just my personal opinion.
    BTW. i like your pictures. and i’m anticipating your upcoming posts.

  3. on 29 Jun 2006 at 2:23 pm   Benji Mast

    Thank you for the critique, although I did do the edit more for the self-educational value than the astetic quality.

  4. on 29 Jun 2006 at 7:08 pm   lisa

    yeah i thought that was prolly the case.

  5. on 29 Jun 2006 at 10:46 pm   Sandra

    I just found your blog… impressive pictures!

  6. on 08 Jul 2006 at 11:12 am   ted

    Link to enlarge the first pic is broken…

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