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I currently use the Photomatix plugin for Photoshop and it works well, but crashes with any hdr larger than 5k or 6k pixels (even though I have plenty of RAM and 64 bit computer). Any software out there that you use and can recommend?

Bubba - Again, try Picturenaut.

Ron

Going to give it a try, thanks again!!

Another I use is DynamicHDR

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Brian.. I use PTgui..the best by far... worth every single $... and so much you get in this app....

http://www.ptgui.com/

give it a try... there is a demo

do you guys use it for photos or also for maxwell work ?

what are the best possible results in tonemapping m~w renders ?

is it possible to get a decent result when rendering an interior with a fully sunlit exterior scene ?

any examples ?

deadalvs wrote:do you guys use it for photos or also for maxwell work ?

what are the best possible results in tonemapping m~w renders ?

is it possible to get a decent result when rendering an interior with a fully sunlit exterior scene ?

any examples ?

With Maxwell's 32 bit hdr output, you can technically do anything you could do with a photo. I have used Photomatix on some of my renders and the difference is pretty noticeable. I'll post a side by side in a while.

is there a good free tonemapping tool available ?

sure, google i know .. but i need recommendations ..

deadalvs wrote:any examples ?

Straight from Maxwell:


Photomatix:

hmm ...

that thread got lost ..

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thanks for that sample.

but i am rather searching a solution for much bigger brightness changes. where i can really compress the color range so much so i can clearly see the exterior scene and a fully lit interior... is that possible withoug losing interior or exterior details to burn or blackness ?