!!Con 2017: HDR Photography in Microsoft Excel?! by Kevin Chen
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A short conference talk from !!Con 2017 in which Kevin Chen explains the HDR imaging algorithm from a foundational paper, framing it as a system of linear equations, and implements it in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. No prior image processing knowledge is needed.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters recommend it as a fun, short talk that shows how HDR photography actually works through an absurdly playful implementation.
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