tone mapping

noun

The technique of mapping one set of colors to another, to approximate the appearance of a higher dynamic range than is actually available.

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Meanings

nountone mapping (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputer graphicsThe technique of mapping one set of colors to another, to approximate the appearance of a higher dynamic range than is actually available.
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