How to Simulate long exposures with photoshop
Learn how to digitally create long exposures in Photoshop without using a neutral density filter.
This is a must know editing technique for any landscape photographer. While I'm a strong proponent of using neutral density filter whenever possible, there may be times when you can't due to vignetting or perhaps you left it back home. In these situations, knowing how to simulate a long exposure in photoshop could save your shot.
Watch this video and learn how to create striking long exposures simply be combining multiple short exposures.
HOW TO SIMULATE LONG EXPOSURES IN PHOTOSHOP OVERVIEW
Step 1: Load a sequence of images in Photoshop
Step 2: Select all of the layers, Control Click (Mac) Right Click (PC) Choose: Convert to Smart Object
Step 3: Change the stack mode to Mean by navigating to Layer, Smart Objects, Stack Mode, Mean
Step 4: Inspect Image for any defects. Use the clone stamp and healing brush if needed.
