pfstmo_mantiuk06 - Tone mapping in the contrast domain
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pfstmo_mantiuk06(1)
Description
This command implements two tone mapping operators: contrastmapping and contrastequalization. Both
operators can produce very sharp images (sometimes non-photorealistic) while minimizing contrast reversal
(halo artifacts). More information on these operators can be found in:
Rafal Mantiuk, Karol Myszkowski, Hans-Peter Seidel.
A Perceptual Framework for Contrast Processing of High Dynamic Range Images
In: ACM Transactions on Applied Perception 3 (3), pp. 286-308, 2006.
http://www.mpi-inf.mpg.de/~mantiuk/contrast_domain/
This version contains several performance improvements made by Ed Brambley.
If you find this TMO useful in your research project, please cite the paper above.
The result of this TMO requires gamma correction.
Examples
pfsin memorial.hdr | pfstmo_mantiuk06 -f 0.5 | pfsgamma -g 2.2 | pfsout memorial.png
Tone map an image using contrast mapping and save it in the PNG format.
pfsin memorial.hdr | pfstmo_mantiuk06 -e 0.5 | pfsgamma -g 2.2 | pfsout memorial.png
The same as above, but use the contrast equalization algorithm.
pfsin memorial.hdr | pfstmo_mantiuk06 -f 0.5 -s 1 | pfsview
For optimal results you can output the result to pfsview and manually adjust the dynamic range
window. Then save the image in pfsview by selecting 'Save image...' from the 'Frame' menu or
pressing 's'.
pfsin bridge.jpg --linear | pfsclamp --min 0.007 | pfstmo_mantiuk06 | pfsview
Enhance the low-dynamic range image 'bridge' and view the result. pfsclamp command reduces noise
for low code values.
Name
pfstmo_mantiuk06 - Tone mapping in the contrast domain
Options
--equalize-contrast <val>, -e <val>
Use the contrastequalization algorithm. If this option is not specified, the contrastmapping
algorithm will be used. The contrastequalization algorithm requires scaling parameter that
controls the amount sharpenning, which can range from 0.1 (very sharp) to 1 (less sharp).
contrastequalization results in very sharp, but also less natural images. contrastequalization
may also enhance noise in low-quality images.
--factor <val>, -f <val>
Contrast scaling factor (values 0-1) determines how much contrast magnitudes should be reduced.
This option cannot be used with equalize-contrast. The lower value results in a sharper image.
Default value: 0.3
--saturation <val>, -s <val>
Saturation correction (values 0-2). The lower value results in stronger desaturation. Default
value: 0.8
--verbose, -v
Print additional information during program execution.
--quiet, -q
Do not display progress report.
--help, -h
Print list of commandline options.
See Also
pfsgamma(1) pfsclamp(1) pfsin(1) pfsout(1) pfsview(1)
Synopsis
pfstmo_mantiuk06 [--factor <val>] [--equalize-contrast <val>] [--saturation <val>] [--verbose] [--quiet]
[--help]
