Tone mapping

0:03 Tone mapping · see the starting image
Tone mapping controls how the RAW brightness range fits the display.

0:08 Increase tone contrast
The middle tones separate while bright values roll towards white.

0:15 Move the contrast balance
Skew changes which side of the tone curve receives more contrast.

0:22 Try the opposite skew
Watch the shadows and bright sky exchange emphasis.

0:30 Bypass only this tool
Compare the same photograph at the same zoom. The settings are retained.

0:36 Restore the adjustment
Judge the change before combining it with other tools.

0:42 Reset and compare the starting state
Only this tool returns to its starting state. Other edits stay.

0:48 Explore the controls in the written tool reference
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