HDR photography, Photomatix Pro & other software

I Just installed Photmatix Pro, I would like to discuss the options of other softwares that would help me with my HDR photography. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where i might start? I currently use both Lightroom 2.4 & Photoshop CS4
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Qtpfsgui is a GNU based HDR software. I use it and have created several HDR's. There is a Flickr group dedicated to it and Guiseppe Rota the creator of Qtpfsgui is the admin and offers great support. Give it a try. I am getting better with it and I am able to now get the result I want from it.
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The one down side to Qtpfsgui is that you have to make a tonemap adjustment, then apply the changes and wait for the program to run. In Photomatix you see the change as you move the slider.
I have come up with a set of settings that I prefer. I usually start with the defaults and work my way to my usual settings just to see the changes. I start with a small size until I get the image that I want. This works for all the operators except Fattal, it can change the image as you resize
It seems the most important part is getting the dynamic range you need when you capture the image. I find myself not only referring to the meter when I capture the series but also the histograms to make sure I got the full dymanic range captured.
The more I play the better my images get. Hope this helps.
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I have seen, tried and continue to try, using 2 or more algorithms, stacking them as layers and adjusting the opacity and layer modes(overlay, color, saturation, etc.) I have had some luck with this but need more practice.
I am considering Lightcraft's Lightzone software for color adjustment. I have heard good things about it and need to try the free trial
I don't have Lightroom but it is also high on my purchase list because I need to organize my shots better. I have only had my DSLR for about 2 years and have already accumulated 320gb of photos.
Hope this helps
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BTW, great job on the capture!!!
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just learning this HDR stuff, I do have a good view to practice with.
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