High dynamic range

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High dynamic range (or HDR for short) is a term generally used for media applications such as digital imaging and digital audio production. It is a feature that is capable of producing a much higher dynamic range than what is widely available at the moment.

Applications in digital imaging:

  • High dynamic range imaging (HDRI): The compositing of images or videos to extend the dynamic range beyond the native capability of the capturing device.
  • High dynamic range rendering (HDRR): The real-time rendering of virtual environments using a dynamic range of 65535:1 or higher (used in computer technology)

Applications in digital audio production