This is a Solex (HDR photo) question

[lperry3]

When I select (HDR photo) from the shots menu, do I need the GoPro to be set to still or can it be in video?

 

[SteveReno]

I would try switching to photo mode first, but it should work from ether?
HDR is of a image Taken 3X of same scene, each at different shutter speeds. The result is a bright, medium, and dark photo. Combined in a Photo editor, it becomes HDR Photo.

 

[Sambukowski]

Like what kind of photo editor? What process is that called?

 

[IrishmanPDX]

Like what kind of photo editor? What process is that called?

I know ages ago I had been using Photoimpact (no longer made) but it allowed you to specifically import 3 images to be combined into a HDR photo. You may want to check out "GIMP" photo editor, see if it allows you to do the same thing. It's free and it should have the option.

 

[Saijin_Naib]

LuminanceHDR is my recommendation for a good FOSS/multi-platform HDR tool. A bit clunky, but works well.

The process is called HDR Merge, and/or tonemapping.

I like using Affinity Photo for my HDR Merge, because they also have the concept of Live Stacks which allow me to do exposure blending (which is different).

 

[DJMc]

Seconded, Serif's Affinity Photo.

They have a really good forum and tutorials too, and a beautiful hard back guide.