Operating Instructions

Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual
Contents
Introduction 1
Section 1: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography 1
1.1 Taking Photos for HDR 2
1.1.1 Setting Up Your Camera 2
1.1.2 Taking the Bracketed Photos 3
Section 2: Using Photomatix Essentials 4
2.1 Loading and Managing Photos (Step 1) 4
2.1.1 Dragging and Dropping 4
2.1.2 Browsing 5
2.1.3 Managing Photos 7
2.1.4 Starting Over or Continuing 7
2.2 Adjusting the Image with Fusion or Tone Mapping (Step 2) 8
2.2.1 Step 2 Overview 8
2.2.2 Working With Presets 9
2.2.3 Details Enhancer Settings 9
2.2.4 Tone Compressor Settings 10
2.2.5 Exposure Fusion Settings 10
Section 3: Preferences 11
3.1 Alignment Options 11
3.2 Ghost Removal Option 11
3.3 Noise Reduction Options 12
Glossary 13
Resources 15