I've been playing around with PS CS2. You can take a picture with multiple exposures and merge them down to an HDRI file. Here is a sample render with a PS produced HDRI file. I found a site that had a picture with 5 exposures and merged them down. The results are quite good.

I didn't know PSCS2 did that - cool news. Mine's been sitting in a box waiting for me to install it for two weeks. Uh-oh, more things to take up my time now! ;)

Nice! I have been looking for good reviews before purchasing the upgrade.

Wow! That looks promising! * waits for localized version *

Really good!! But, as i usually do, i'll buy Creative Suite 3. One upgrade every two release, because the price will be the same and i can live another year without CS2;-) BTW, the hdri generated from PSCS2 seems very very nice!! -TOXE

 

Hey TOXE, that's exactly how I approach my PS upgrades as well! Since I am still using 7.0, I guess it's time to upgrade. ;-) Of course when it comes to Carrara upgrades, I can't resist any new verison. Chuck

Of course Chuck! 3D softwares, not only Eovia introduces big new features in every upgrades!! I can't resist too:-) -TOXE

 

I think better is great upgrades for no money - like Silo & ZBrush. :)

You're right Mark!! It would be great to have something like carrara 4.5 for free! BTW, the best of all regarding money for now is Wings IMHO, very powerful, robust and free;-) What do you think? It's modeled in Wings in 5 minutes... -TOXE

 

Yes, Wings is the best value, no doubt! Great work TOXE! Are they cushions or suitcases? ;-) In other words, are you staying at home or going on holiday?? ;-)

Thats very impressive for 5 minutes. It takes me so long to learn a new modeler that I have problems evaluating them all! :-(

I'm glad that you like my cushions (Mark, no holiday for now:-(! -TOXE