How to separate images taken for HDR, multi exposure etc quickly?

shaolin95 · 09-15-2009, 12:38 PM

Hi!
I was just taking some multi exposure, HDR and similar images and was wondering if there is a quick way to separate say the 5 HDR images I took from the multiexposure ones that I took next etc.
I ended up taking a photo of my hand between each group lol

Regards

**mtngal** · 09-15-2009, 12:45 PM

Your picture of a hand is a good idea - I've heard of using 1 finger to start a series, two fingers to end the series.

I never think of it, so I have the camera set to auto expose in order, from underexposed to overexposed (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2) so the start and stop is obvious. I got confused when I tried using the default settings which start at 0 as I recall.

shaolin95 · 09-15-2009, 12:49 PM

Yeah the sequence helps but gets messy when you start doing different types of images in the same session.
I like that 1 finger 2 finger idea too. :-)

alohadave · 09-15-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by shaolin95

Yeah the sequence helps but gets messy when you start doing different types of images in the same session.
I like that 1 finger 2 finger idea too. :-)

It helps when you remember to do it.

It's a good idea for panoramas too.

rormeister · 09-15-2009, 04:57 PM

It's little tips like this that make this forum such a pleasure to belong. I've often puzzled over this, but sheesh with digital what are a couple of extra frames among friends. Thanks guys.

woof · 09-15-2009, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by mtngal

Your picture of a hand is a good idea - I've heard of using 1 finger to start a series, two fingers to end the series.

I never think of it, so I have the camera set to auto expose in order, from underexposed to overexposed (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2) so the start and stop is obvious. I got confused when I tried using the default settings which start at 0 as I recall.

Funny, I use both of these myself. Exactly my two suggestions.

I also use a full hand with fingers splayed when I blow a sequence and need to throw away a sequence. When i see this on the last n frames in the sequence i know that sequence is trash. hope that's clear...

woof

Zebooka · 09-15-2009, 08:10 PM

There is no way to do this.
Only if you take separate photos and combine them on PC.

dantekgeek · 09-16-2009, 07:10 PM

There is a preference in Lightroom to stack photos taken within $time of each other. Was probably designed for burst shots, but should probably work for this as well if you up the $time.

09-15-2009, 12:38 PM	#1
shaolin95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201	How to separate images taken for HDR, multi exposure etc quickly? Hi! I was just taking some multi exposure, HDR and similar images and was wondering if there is a quick way to separate say the 5 HDR images I took from the multiexposure ones that I took next etc. I ended up taking a photo of my hand between each group lol Regards

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Am I the only one who uses multi-exposure?	yeatzee	Photographic Technique	22	09-07-2010 11:35 AM
K20 multi exposure v K7 HDR	ozlizard	Pentax DSLR Discussion	59	09-29-2009 11:07 PM
help with multi-exposure	ZeGuru	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	3	09-19-2009 11:23 AM
Multi-Exposure... or lack of!	elfhunter	Pentax DSLR Discussion	12	12-22-2007 11:31 PM
multi exposure	kingkongva	Photographic Technique	8	09-05-2007 06:55 AM

09-15-2009, 12:45 PM	#2
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Your picture of a hand is a good idea - I've heard of using 1 finger to start a series, two fingers to end the series. I never think of it, so I have the camera set to auto expose in order, from underexposed to overexposed (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2) so the start and stop is obvious. I got confused when I tried using the default settings which start at 0 as I recall.

09-15-2009, 12:49 PM	#3
shaolin95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201 Original Poster	Yeah the sequence helps but gets messy when you start doing different types of images in the same session. I like that 1 finger 2 finger idea too. :-)

09-15-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	Originally posted by shaolin95 Yeah the sequence helps but gets messy when you start doing different types of images in the same session. I like that 1 finger 2 finger idea too. :-) It helps when you remember to do it. It's a good idea for panoramas too.

09-15-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
rormeister Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 626	It's little tips like this that make this forum such a pleasure to belong. I've often puzzled over this, but sheesh with digital what are a couple of extra frames among friends. Thanks guys.

09-15-2009, 05:32 PM	#6
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by mtngal Your picture of a hand is a good idea - I've heard of using 1 finger to start a series, two fingers to end the series. I never think of it, so I have the camera set to auto expose in order, from underexposed to overexposed (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2) so the start and stop is obvious. I got confused when I tried using the default settings which start at 0 as I recall. Funny, I use both of these myself. Exactly my two suggestions. I also use a full hand with fingers splayed when I blow a sequence and need to throw away a sequence. When i see this on the last n frames in the sequence i know that sequence is trash. hope that's clear... woof

09-15-2009, 08:10 PM	#7
Zebooka Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk Posts: 323	There is no way to do this. Only if you take separate photos and combine them on PC.

09-16-2009, 07:10 PM	#8
dantekgeek Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 100	There is a preference in Lightroom to stack photos taken within $time of each other. Was probably designed for burst shots, but should probably work for this as well if you up the $time.