Chapter 5, "HDR Image Processing," examines the new opportunities for image editing and compositing. There are a wide variety of workshops that can be recreated via the materials on the DVD. Here you will see how the pros work with HDRI to create more lifelike composites for film and television.

Chapter 6, "Shooting Panoramic HDR Images," shows techniques for creating panoramas. According to the author, this is the cornerstone of this book because this where the worlds of photography and computer graphics really come together. Both Bloch and Bernhard Vogal; noted as one of Vienna's finest panorama photographers, contribute to this chapter. They show several different ways of shooting panoramic HDR images.

Chapter 7, "Application in CGI," finishes up by describing how HDR images can be used in 3D rendering. The author breaks down how the algorithms work and how you can make them work for you. In step-by-step fashion you will learn how to create the ideal lighting setup. Then the author takes it further and presents a brand new lighting tool-kit that automates the most common HDRI setup.

The HDRI Handbook is truly an amazing source of information on creating HDR images. There is something for photographers, graphic designers, and artists of all types. It does a great job of describing the current state of HDRI as well as the potential for the future of the art.

The author, in detail, covers both the history and the science behind High Dynamic Range Imaging and does it in a methodical and detailed manner. He covers the software, shooting techniques and about everything else that is needed to make you more proficient at creating HDR images. If you are serious about photography, serious about creating a new vision in imaging then The HDRI Handbook is a must own.