Tone Mapping
What is tone mapping and how does it enhance visual dynamics?
GLOSSARY
Tone Mapping in motion graphics is technique for translating high dynamic range (HDR) content into a range that standard displays can accurately represent. It adjusts the contrast and brightness of an image, preserving details in highlights and shadows, making it pivotal for creating visually stunning scenes that closely mimic human visual perception.
In creating a sunrise scene, tone mapping ensures that the bright sun and darker landscape details are both visible and well-balanced, avoiding overexposed or underexposed areas that detract from the scene's realism.
Technical definition
This process involves algorithms that scale and adjust image luminance, often applying local adjustments to maintain contrast and detail across the image. Software tools allow animators to selectively apply tone mapping to achieve the desired effect.