|  |  | # Basic Tutorial Photomatix Pro |

## Step 4a: Tone Mapping (Details Enhancer) The Tone Mapping window opens with the Details Enhancer method selected. This method applies tonal range enhancements using local adjustments which take into account local areas of contrast and tonal differences within the image. You should experiment with the sliders on this window to adjust the tone mapped image to your liking. There are no general rules for the settings -- this really depends on your personal taste and the effect you want to achieve. The buttons in the Settings frame let you undo or redo settings, restore the default settings, and load and save the settings for later use. Clicking on the preview will display a cropped section of the tone mapped image at 100% resolution. The radio buttons at the bottom of the window let you specify a bigger size for the tone mapped preview. When you are satisfied with your image, check the output bit-depth: 8 allows you to save the tone mapped image as a JPEG, 16 is recommended for further processing in Photoshop. Click the OK button to tone map the complete image.