Photomatix Essentials 4.2 User Manual ii
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Section 1: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography ....................................................... 2
1.1 What Is HDR Photography? ....................................................................................................... 2
1.2 How to Take Photos for HDR Processing ................................................................................. 3
1.3 Set Up Your Camera .................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Recommended EV Separation .................................................................................................. 4
Section 2: Installing Photomatix Essentials ...................................................................... 5
2.1 Install Standalone Edition.......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Install Plugin Edition ................................................................................................................... 5
Section 3: Using Photomatix Essentials............................................................................. 6
3.1 Three Essential Steps .................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Step 1: Load Bracketed Photos ................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Step 2: Adjust & Preview .......................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Step 3: Finish & Save ................................................................................................................. 16
Section 4: Preferences ....................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Skip Merge Dialog ..................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Noise Reduction Options ......................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Refresh Preview Continuously (standalone edition) ............................................................. 20
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Learning More and Getting Help ..............................................................................................................23
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