![]() ![]() High contrast scenes can be grouped into roughly two types depending on their dynamic range: We recommend shooting in two-EV steps whenever possible. If you take them in two-EV steps (e.g., -2, 0, +2 EV). If you take them in one-EV steps (e.g., -1, 0, +1 EV), you will need more photos than It also depends on the Exposure Value (EV) spacing separating the photos. ![]() The number of photos you need depends on the scene. The exposures taken must properly cover the dynamic range of the scene, especially the shadows. To photograph a high contrast scene, you need to take several exposures in order to capture information in both the highlights and the shadows of the scene. The shooting phase is essential for getting good results with Photomatix Pro. Loading and Pre-Processing Images and Section 3, Rendering Images Using Tone Mapping or Exposure Fusion for detailed information about the different settings that are available. All of the methods are accessed from one window within the application, making it easy to try different settings to achieve the results you want. This manual contains information about how to use Photomatix Pro to render images using different Tone Mapping or Exposure Fusion methods. Use the information in Section 1, Taking Photos for HDR to try Photomatix Pro with your own bracketed images.Ĭove Point Lighthouse photo © Ferrell McCollough If you have not taken any bracketed photo sets, you can start using Photomatix Pro with the sample images available from the download page of the Photomatix Pro website –. These differently exposed images of the same scene are often called “bracketed” images in reference to the autobracketing exposure functions available on many camera models. Photomatix Pro works with photographs of the same scene taken under different exposure settings. Glossary 36 Getting More Information and Help 37Įach section title above links to its section below.Īll page footers link back to this Table of Contents. 2.1 Merging Bracketed Images 5 2.1.1 Loading Bracketed Images 5 2.1.2 General Pre-Processing Options 7 2.1.3 The Deghosting Options Window 9 2.1.4 Using the Selective Deghosting Tool 10 2.1.5 Using Automatic Deghosting 11 2.1.6 Options for Raw Files 12 2.2 Working with Single Image Files 13Ģ.2.1 Options for Single Raw Image Files 13ģ Rendering Images Using Tone Mapping or Exposure Fusion 14ģ.1 Image Rendering Workflow 14 3.1.1 Workflow Differences when using the Lightroom Plugin 15 3.1.2 Save As dialog 15 3.2 Image Adjustment Interface 16 3.2.1 Preview 16 3.3 Working with Presets 17 3.3.1 Preset Thumbnails Panel 17 3.3.2 Built-in Presets 17 3.3.3 Custom Presets 18 3.3.4 Saving Custom Presets 18 3.3.5 Favorite Presets 18 3.4 Replace Selection with Source 19 3.4.1 Selecting the Area to be Replaced 19 3.4.2 Fitting the Selection to the Area's Edges 20Ĥ.1 Batch Processing Bracketed Photos 22 4.1.1 Using Batch Processing 22 4.1.2 Custom Settings or Multiple Presets Window 23 4.1.3 More Merge Options 24 4.1.4 Batch Processing Subfolders 25 4.1.5 Advanced Selection Options 25ĥ.1 Integrating Lightroom with Photomatix Pro 27 5.2 Processing Raw files in Third-Party Raw Converters 27 5.3 Dealing with Noise 28ĥ.4 Photomatix Pro and Color Management 28ĭetails Enhancer Tone Mapping Settings 29 Contrast Optimizer Tone Mapping Settings 31 Tone Compressor Tone Mapping Settings 32 Fusion Settings 33
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