Improve Capture One
Request a new feature, or support for a camera/lens that you would like to use in Capture One.
Request a new feature, or support for a camera/lens that you would like to use in Capture One.
What problem do you see this solving?
Currently Capture One cannot edit or export HDR images. I am not talking about merging several exposures into one - I am talking about making use of the dynamic range that is already on most of the RAW files that goes far beyond what older screens can display. But for many years we now have plenty of hardware out there (e.g iPhones since iPhone 11 pro max, Macbook Pro since many years with the XDR display, etc...) that can handle it and the difference between SDR and HDR on those screens is insane.
SDR images - this means every singlephoto we are currently editing in Capture One - look washed out with poor contrast and so much details are simply lost in clouds, sky, water, etc so all our brighter areas.
This feature might sound banal to those who haven't seen it yet but once you've seen it with your own eyes you won't find any joy in editing SDR anymore.
The only downside is that it cannot be used for printing (at least magazines etc... there are already backlight canvas out there)
When was the last time you were affected by this lack of functionality, or specific tool?
Every single day for years now. Adobe (Lightroom and Photoshop) have implemented it now for quite a while (dedicated HDR button to toggle) and also "small developers" like Photomator have it implemented. Even Apples simple Photo app can handle HDR very well.
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Are you using any workarounds or other solutions to achieve your goals in Capture One? The only workaround these days is: Stay clear of Capture One and use other software that is capable of this revolutionary feature. |
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Now that Apple has another display in the arsenal for viewing HDR content and this software is displayed on Apple's product page, it should a no brainer that C1 should have this listed as a strong consideration. Think about the creativity of images that could be produced with that extra dynamic range. Especially that intersecting layers can substantially bring that light to bare.
Capture One, please work on this ASAP. When I switched from Adobe to Capture One, I fell in love with how much faster I could get the image to a point I was happy with than with Lightroom. However, with the current gap in technology, there is no amount of hours I can spend to make an SDR Capture One export look as good as an HDR Adobe export. I am actually stunned that you have allowed it to reach this point.
The future is HDR, we need it in Capture One!
When you implement it?
Adobe have hdr support for 3.5 years already
It is time to implement this feature in Capture One as well. We now have several customers who require HDR output for their images, and having to switch to other software just for this stage of processing is counterproductive. The HDR features and related output formats need to be adapted.
Just testing C1, coming from LR. C1 has fantastic color reproduction for my Leica Q3 and especially the GFX100s, and I really would like to change over from LR - but the missing HDR output let me think twice. I’m sorry, since there is even no timeline for HDR, I think I’ll have to stay with LR. Too bad!
The number of HDR capable devices, browsers and raw converters is increasing steadily. Unfortunately Capture One isn't supporting HDR, so I have to use Lightroom for HDR images, which is very cumbersome for my workflow.
Hopefully Capture One notices the requirement of HDR support in a modern workflow sonner then later.
C1 needs to implement HDR exports!
C1 already has best in class HDR workflow, but we’re severely limited by the lack of ability to export those images for HDR display.
As more and more web platforms and displays adopt HDR support, we need the ability to reproduce work suitable for these new displays.
Upvoting this. It's literally a hot discussion all over threads now and the comparisons between LRC and C1 are apparent that c1 is lacking in this department. Support to export the full dynamic range is now more important than ever. c1 team! Don't sleep on this. Simple example out of the hundreds I see each month: https://www.threads.com/@reuben/post/DR93wOpkaHM?xmt=AQF0F0sZcdh2a65XBUmn48f8rgo6nKhffdSuIQulm0lRFx08RHyOjrXQC6N0lTMI-0UQ-Jgk&slof=1
Hasselblad unveiled the new camera capable of shooting in HDR, Phocus has been updated to develop RAW in HDR, Lightroom has been developing HDR files for more than two years. Social networks such as Instagram Threads are already compatible with these images, browsers also there is a need for Capture One to update in this aspect as soon as possible.
I would love to see this feature implemented soon. It would be great to select two versions of an image, one for HDR and one for SDR development, and then export them as Instagram-compatible JPEGs with a gain map. That would be a fantastic addition!
In this day and time HDR workflows are getting more and more importance. I tried the HDR development in Lightroom and although it is far from being perfect, the results are stunning!
At the moment HDR development is really missing as the world has turned: more and more programs, operating systems and monitors support it. But unfortunantely not Capture One (yet, hopefully :-))
A true HDR workflow is really appreciated.
(I am not talking about merging multiple images to an HDR image)
We absolutely need HDR support and export function for HDR tiff files. Lightroom is the only software that offers this unfortunately.
This issue has become more of a problem as other image editors such as Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity Photo allow you to edit and preview images in HDR. Affinity Photo doesn’t have the same level of 32-but support as the Adobe stuff yet, but you can export as psd to retain your 32-bit edits and export from one of the Adobe apps to get gain maps for your jpegs. At the very least, we need to be able to preview images in Capture One beyond SDR luminance values as well as saturation. Best would be to support AVIF and JPEG with gain maps as all major browsers but Firefox will support HDR stills this year. Threads and Instagram (and I’m sure FB soon) already support HDR images with gain maps. Gain maps are important so that you can account for those that don’t have HDR capable devices or are viewing your images in non-HDR apps/browsers.
I didn't realize how much I wanted this feature until I just upgraded my phone. I was on an XS Max, and just got the 16 Pro Max, and was immediately like "Why are all my iPhone photos so much brighter than my Mirrorless Photos?"
Now I just can't unsee how Dull my exports from capture one look next to the HDR photos my phone takes. Either way it's going to be annoying to re-export images for my phone to take advantage of the extra brightness.
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In my tests I've compared editing a RAW file in Lightroom side-by-side with the same image in CO. I still like the overall tones and colours coming from capture one, but when I click that HDR button in lightroom there is no comparison.
I thought It would be best to just export my CO edits to Photoshop in 32-bit, and then use Photoshop to add the HDR layer. However I was super dissapointed to find out CO can't even export to 32-bits. Appears like for now the only way to take advantage of the full Dynamic Range of a RAW file for and HDR image, is to use Lightroom from the beginning.
Please at least allow 32-bit exports from CO.
Lack of HDR display support for HDR content (in stills) in C1 is utterly puzzling. The HDR display support is very important to me and I am very strongly compelled to use a software that supports it.
Ironically, MOV/ProRes actually play in HDR in C1 but not the DNG/ProRAW shot on iPhone.
This is a community forum. No one here can help you. Open a support case.
Also, never buy software hoping a feature will be added.
Letter to Capture One:
Hello,
I'm requesting a refund from my most recent Capture One renewal. I have posted details on the forum, but suffice it to say that I renewed on the assumption that HDR support would have been added during a travel induced hiatus from laptop/desktop editing. I have today learned that HDR support is still lacking and still not even being discussed with users.
In addition to a Fuji GFX 100S, Fuji X-HS2, and a Canon R5 (which of course allow RAW->HDR editing via HDR capable software made by others), I am now using a Nikon Zf that can tonemap HLG into a 10 bit HEIF. As this image file is far superior in dynamic range, and HLG viewing is supported by any decent device of the last 3-4 years, I consider that Capture One's lack of HDR editing support on my Macbook Pro's XDR screens and QD-OLED desktop monitors to make the use of Capture One difficult to impossible. Simply put, using Capture One on HDR supporting hardware like the Macbook Pro does not allow me to see how these images will appear on $500 smartphones and tablets, or 4k/8k HDR displays and TVs.
Capture One is a weak link in the HDR chain: Literally every other software and hardware part of the imaging tool chain supports HDR, other than Capture One. Did I mention that this HDR support is included with free Photo apps on smartphones of 4 years ago?
Capture One is not professional level software anymore, at least not to the technologically savvy photographer (or any 10+ year old smartphone user).
Wake up Capture One! And until then, could you please give me my $ back?
Regards,
Basically, Capture One says: Want HDR image editing? Use your 4 year old smartphone and the free Photo app.
This lack of HDR support by Capture One has been discussed in online forums by many others EXCEPT Capture One staff; and the opaque 'bottom of article' reference aside, it's a lack of communication to the point of being insulting to any technologically savvy photographer.
Even if Capture One is pulling in the $ on subscription inertia, at what point does professional pride or survival instinct compel Capture One to catch up to Apple Photo functionality of 4 years ago? I mean, even Slow Adobe did this close to 2 years ago!
What a botched development and execution by Capture One!
As I can't fire individual Capture One product managers and/or software programmers, it seems I'm left no option other than to just fire myself out the door. This was a great software to use 2+ years ago, but now Capture One 'management' is resting on their laurels, ignoring technological advancements, and thus ignoring ALL of their customers.
I'm moving on from Capture One. My only regret is giving them $200 a couple months ago without first checking up on HDR support after taking a year break from RAW image editing on the desktop/laptop (I've been editing on my iPhone). I naively thought that Capture One would have certainly added HDR processing during my hiatus. Hah! Joke's on me and Capture One is laughing all the way to the bank!
Well, enough of that.
Phil,
You should always use the software tools with which you feel most comfortable so long as they provide you with the facilities you feel that you need.
Capture One has mentioned HDR display support in this media article.
https://mediagen.captureone.com/media/4txjqfql/press-release_ai-colorfashion1.pdf
The article is referenced at the bottom of this page.
https://www.captureone.com/en/press