Conversion of single RAW file into pseudo-HDR image Generation of HDR (High Dynamic Range) images from differently exposed images

Finally, section five provides a few tips and techniques. The third section deals with the Exposure Blending functions, and the fourth section with the Batch Processing tool. The second section describes how to create HDR images and process them through Tone Mapping. The first section of this manual provides tips for taking photographs intended for High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing in Photomatix Pro. You should try both and then choose the result that works best with your images. Both processes are designed to produce an image with an increased apparent dynamic range, but their results are different.

One process is called HDR Tone Mapping, the other Exposure Blending. Photomatix offers two types of processes to increase the dynamic range. Photomatix Pro processes multiple photographs of a high contrast scene into a single image with details in both highlights and shadows.

Option in Preferences to refresh the Preview continuously as slider moves (not available in Win 32-bit version).Free Download HDRsoft Photomatix Pro 7.1 Beta 4 | 41 Mb.

Preview checkbox in the Adjust & Preview step to toggle between the original and the image with settings applied.

Back button to return to the Adjust & Preview step and apply other settings.

Finishing Touch step to add Contrast or Sharpening before saving.

It is called Contrast Optimizer and adds the 'Balanced' and 'Vibrant' Presets.

New Tone Mapping method designed to give realistic looking results while preserving details in highlight and shadow.

Support for recent camera models such as the Nikon D7200 and Canon G7X, EOS M3, and 750D/760D (T6i/T6s).

When a single photo is loaded, the 'Next' button automatically appears, allowing to go further without needing to check the box for its thumbnail.

Options to resize the image to a lower resolution before saving it.

Bug fixed (Windows only): When running under high display scaling setting, the 'Save' button wasn't accessible on the Step 3 window.Improved the consistency of how the settings adjustments sliders are listed on the left side of the Step 2 window: the Color Saturation and Brightness sliders are now available for all methods and positioned at the same place.Support for recent camera models such as the Canon 6D Mark II and 5D Mark IV.EXIF data of source images are now fully preserved in the saved image.New HDR method called Tone Balancer and associated 'Realistic' preset.User Manual Photomatix Essentials for Mac Updates in version 4.2

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