Term: High dynamic range imaging

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Term: High dynamic range imaging

Definition:

In photography and computer graphics, high dynamic range (HDR) imaging is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of exposures or values (i.e., a wide range of values between light and dark areas) than normal digital imaging techniques. The intention is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in such examples as exterior scenes that include light-colored items struck by direct sunlight and areas of deep shadow.

Category:

Image

Resource:

High Dynamic Range Imaging (Wikipedia article)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

See also:

Bit depth (image); Dynamic range