To tonemap or not to tonemap

JoYork · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

That is the question.

I've just processed a couple of images and I don't know which one I prefer.... opinions?

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JC4 · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

Tough call. I like the extra detail and textures in the tonemapped version, but it looks a little less real. A slight plastic kinda look. If I had to pick, I'd still say 2. It is the HDR forum

Kittygraphix · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

Definitely #2! I don't think it's over the top at all, most tone mapped images are way overprocessed looking but this one is perfect!

boomer3297 · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

I like 2 as well.....

Kronie · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

i like # 2 as well. I don't think it looks too surreal either. I like it.

jgrussell · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

Another vote for #2. Love the warmth that tone mapping gives it.

Vanthel · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

I really like #2, it's a lot more arty

René Damkot · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

I prefer #1.

JoYork · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

Thanks guys. I often get in this position, there are some images where the tonemapping doesn't work as well as the original, and some where the tonemapping is definitely an improvement, providing it isn't overdone. I think I have a slight preference towards the bottom image, but it's close.

TheReal7 · 15th of October 2008 (Wed)

I like both but would like to see the middle ground. Try blending the to together. Copy #2 to a layer on top of #1 and play with the transparency slider.

ZSutton · 16th of October 2008 (Thu)

I like 1 too..

canonloader · 16th of October 2008 (Thu)

Ya know, when I now see an image like #1, the first thing that enters my mind is, "Boy, that would look good as an HDR." There is no denying it, these kinds of images benefit from the treatment. While the subject matter in #1 is interesting, it's beautiful in #2.

zacker · 16th of October 2008 (Thu)

#2 definetly, without a doubt..

CameraBuff · 17th of October 2008 (Fri)

#2 does it for me.

Avi · 18th of October 2008 (Sat)

#2 for me...as the first post says...this is an HDR forum...we love HDR's..

Avi

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#3
Kittygraphix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,199 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap Definitely #2! I don't think it's over the top at all, most tone mapped images are way overprocessed looking but this one is perfect! __________________ ~Kat Gear: continually growing and changing!!!! http://kittygraphix.smugmug.com/ http://www.modelmayhem.com/749345 http://myspace.com/kittygraphix kittygraphix@yahoo.com

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#4
boomer3297 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 357 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap I like 2 as well..... __________________ Mike Canon XTI Tamron 17-50, Canon 70-200mm f4 L, Sigma 10-20, Canon 50mm 1.8, Sigma 70-300 APO(for sale) My Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/boomer3297/ My Blog: www.mattafoto.wordpress.com

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#5
Kronie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,842 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap i like # 2 as well. I don't think it looks too surreal either. I like it. __________________ 5D Mk III \| 40D \| Σ 50 1.4 \| 100L \| 16-35 MKII \| 24-70 MKII \| 70-200 MKII \| Kenko 1.4TC \| 600 & 580 EX'S \| Gitzo Explorer

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#6
jgrussell Looking around nervously Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 18,786 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap Another vote for #2. Love the warmth that tone mapping gives it. __________________ -- jgr blog \| gear \| my birds

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#7
Vanthel Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE London/Cambridge Posts: 313 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap I really like #2, it's a lot more arty __________________ Adrian 5DmkII / 580EXII / SB-25 / Canon EF 24-105mm f4.0L / Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0L / Sigma 50mm f1.4 / Manf. 458b, 322RC2 / Skyports / D-Lite 4

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#1
JoYork Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 2,991 IMAGE EDITING OK	To tonemap or not to tonemap That is the question. I've just processed a couple of images and I don't know which one I prefer.... opinions? vs __________________ Jo Flickr

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#2
JC4 Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,610 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap Tough call. I like the extra detail and textures in the tonemapped version, but it looks a little less real. A slight plastic kinda look. If I had to pick, I'd still say 2. It is the HDR forum __________________ John Caputo

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#8
René Damkot Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: enschede, netherlands Posts: 39,363 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap I prefer #1. __________________ "I think the idea of art kills creativity" - Douglas Adams Why Color Management. Color Problems? Click here. MySpace Get Colormanaged Twitter PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#9
JoYork Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 2,991 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap Thanks guys. I often get in this position, there are some images where the tonemapping doesn't work as well as the original, and some where the tonemapping is definitely an improvement, providing it isn't overdone. I think I have a slight preference towards the bottom image, but it's close. __________________ Jo Flickr

15th of October 2008 (Wed)	#10
TheReal7 Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: S.E. Manitoba, Canada Posts: 3,574	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap I like both but would like to see the middle ground. Try blending the to together. Copy #2 to a layer on top of #1 and play with the transparency slider. __________________ Follow me on Facebook: Natural Light Magic Listen to my music: Fata Morgana

16th of October 2008 (Thu)	#11
ZSutton Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,668	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap I like 1 too.. __________________ -Sutton Gear List \| Albuquerque Photography \| Facebook \| flickr \| 500px \| ModelMayhem \| twitter Please take the time to 'Like' my fan page by clicking here.

16th of October 2008 (Thu)	#12
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap Ya know, when I now see an image like #1, the first thing that enters my mind is, "Boy, that would look good as an HDR." There is no denying it, these kinds of images benefit from the treatment. While the subject matter in #1 is interesting, it's beautiful in #2. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

16th of October 2008 (Thu)	#13
zacker Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, CT. Posts: 6,005 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap #2 definetly, without a doubt.. __________________ My Facebook, Friend me If you want!http://www.facebook.com/brokenfencephotography http://www.facebook.com/theanimalhaven?ref=ts

17th of October 2008 (Fri)	#14
CameraBuff Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,625 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap #2 does it for me. __________________ 40D/BG-E2N, 10-22 , 70-200 f4 L (17-40 f4 L traded for the Canon 10-22) Flickr

18th of October 2008 (Sat)	#15
Avi Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 3,073 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: To tonemap or not to tonemap #2 for me...as the first post says...this is an HDR forum...we love HDR's.. Avi __________________ Canon XTi, Lens: canon 18-55 Kit Lens, Sigma 70-300 saving for: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Tokina 12-24, Canon 28-70 http://avingaur.blogspot.com/ I GAZE AT THE SUNSET WITH THE WOMAN I LOVE AND THINK F8 AT 1/250.

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