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Abstract

A system and method of image reproduction in color with preferential tone mapping are provided in which the method includes the steps of capturing original scene parameters and creating a visual reproduction of the scene, the method additionally comprising: performing a transformation of said captured scene parameters, said transformation being such that, taken in conjunction with untransformed characteristics of the capturing and creating steps, it results in a reproduced tone mapping having instantaneous gamma values of viewed reproduction density relative to density of the original scene which are greater than a minimum value of A and less than A plus 0.35 times scene exposure density over a scene exposure density range of from 0.60 to 1.45 as measured relative to a zero density, 100% diffuse reflector in the original scene, the instantaneous gamma values within scene exposure density range further lying entirely within a range of values subtended by an angle of 14.degree. measured from a reference point at 0.0 scene exposure density and a viewed reproduction density gradient of A, wherein A is 1.0 in the case of direct view reflection media reproduction, 1.1 in the case of self-illuminated reproduction for viewing with ambient surround, and 1.3 in the case of a reproduction for viewing with dark surround.

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