Method which processes an image in the aim to correct its luminance correct backlight problems, enhance details in shadows

outputToneMappedImage = obj.applyFastToneMapping(inputImage)

Input

• inputImage the input image to process (should be coded in float format single: 1/3/4-channels, the 4th channel won't be considered).

Output

• outputToneMappedImage the output 8bit/channel tone mapped image (uint8 with 1/3-channels format).

This method is designed to perform High Dynamic Range image tone mapping (compress >8bit/pixel images to 8bit/pixel). This is a simplified version of the Retina Parvocellular model (simplified version of the run/getParvo methods call) since it does not include the spatio-temporal filter modelling the Outer Plexiform Layer of the retina that performs spectral whitening and many other stuff. However, it works great for tone mapping and in a faster way.

Check the demos and experiments section to see examples and the way to perform tone mapping using the original retina model and the method.