The HDRI Handbook 2.0

Introduction

What you can expect from this book

This book will unravel all secrets behind high dynamic range imaging (HDRI).

You heard this term before, and maybe you have even worked with HDR images. The simple fact that you’re holding this book in your hand shows that the topic is not all that new to you. But still, you want to know more. You want to know the full story, and I know exactly why.

To cut a long story short, high dynamic range imaging is a method used to digitally capture, store, and edit the full luminosity range of a scene. We’re talking about all visible light here, from direct sunlight down to the finest shadow details. Having all that available in one image opens the door for immense opportunities in post-processing. HDRI ...