It replaces the Fusion/Realistic method available in batch mode in version 4.2. It is intended for rendering interior scenes with a view out of the window. New Fusion method called Fusion/Real-Estate. You can access it via the ‘Balanced’ preset (second on the list). It is good at producing realistic-looking results while still enhancing shadows and highlights.

New Tone Mapping method named Contrast Optimizer.

Find out what this means for your presets! Like this tutorial? Want Full Workflow tutorials? Try HDRInsider For example, the “Luminosity” adjustment is now the “Tone Compression” adjustment. While those are the main highlights of what is new in Photomatix Pro 5, there are some minor wording issues not listed. To see the entire list of changes posted by HDRSoft, scroll past the video file. There are quite a few changes, mainly some wording and a new Contrast Optimizer setting, and a new way to deghost. Photomatix Pro 5.0 has recently been released from its beta testing and is open for public download/purchase.

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