HDR Soft Essentials - 3.2 - Macintosh Operations Instructions

Photomatix EssentialsVersion 3.2User Manual© 2012 HDRsoft. All rights reserved.HDR soft

8Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual2.2 Adjusting the Image with Fusion or Tone Mapping (Step 2)The heart of Photomatix Essentials is Step 2, where

9Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual2.2.3 Details Enhancer Settings• Strength: Aects the degree to which contrast and detail are enhanced in the

10Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual2.2.5 Exposure Fusion Settings• Accentuation: Adjusts the strength of the overall eect.• Blending Point: Ad

11Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User ManualSection 3: PreferencesPhotomatix Essentials oers Image Alignment, Ghost Removal and Noise Reduction. You can

12Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manualrecommended when processing RAW les directly in Photomatix, or when processing just one photo, especially when

13Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User ManualGlossaryAEB mode(Automatic Exposure Bracketing). DSLR cameras and some compact digital cameras oer this featur

14Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User ManualJPEGA common image le format with two primary strengths – a relatively small le size and universal compatibil

15Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User ManualResourcesYou can nd more tips, techniques, and regularly updated information in the Photomatix FAQ on the HDRs

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Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User ManualContentsIntroduction 1Section 1: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography 1 1.1 Taking Photos for HDR 2

1Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User ManualSection 1: HDR (High Dynamic Range) PhotographyThe central premise of HDR photography is that there are very f

2Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual1.1 Taking Photos for HDRTaking photos for HDR is easy. All it takes is a dierent mindset than for traditional

3Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual1.1.2 Taking the Bracketed PhotosIn simplied terms, bracketing allows you to extend the dynamic range of your

4Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User ManualSection 2: Using Photomatix EssentialsThe Photomatix Essentials application workow comprises two main steps:St

5Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual2.1.2 BrowsingTo browse to one or more photos using a le selection dialog box, follow these steps:1. Launch Ph

6Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual3. Navigate to the folder on your system where the photo(s) are stored.4. Select the les as you would normall

7Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual2.1.3 Managing PhotosOnce you load your photos into Photomatix Essentials, you should notice a few things in th