photomatix help needed

powell7

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hi all iv got photomatix pro 4.
everytime i process a photo i get haylo`s or dark areas.
could some1 help me please as i dont know what i`m doing wrong or how to fix these problems.

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had another go but it still seems tobe coming out the same.:thinking:
 
Have you tried just to use the default setting and see if it comes out OK, as it usually uses the last used settings until you change it to default
 
The light smoothing can cause this too. I suggest starting with the enhancer-smooth preset and then playing with light mode. Tick the lightmode box under smoothing. I usually leave it at max or high.
 
I found it took me a good while, with lots of trial and error to get what I wanted from Photomatix.

I think I may be misunderstanding your question but as the effects of all controls in Photomatix are seen instantly you can see which one is causing the halo.

Agree with the suggestion about setting it to default and then experiment with the sliders. A lack of smoothing can cause halos.

Dave
 
Make sure you select the High (5) or Medium High (4) light smoothing preset. This should make the halo's disappear. You'll also need to select the Natural, Smooth Skies or Painterly presets as the Grunge preset will give the halo effect.
 
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Hi Chris,

When you import a photo into Photomatix the 1st thing you ndeed to do is scroll down to the bottom of the screen, an the left hand side click the drop down menu next to presets and set the option to Default. that way you should be starting with your photo looking like it did when you 1st took it..
Hope that helps you out..
 
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