METHOD FOR GENERATING AN IMAGE OF VEHICLE SURROUNDINGS, AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AN IMAGE OF VEHICLE SURROUNDINGS

A method is disclosed for generating an image of vehicle surroundings, including: providing multiple vehicle cameras which are arranged in particular on a vehicle bodywork of a vehicle (S). Individual HDR images are calculated and/or generated from image data or images from the vehicle cameras (S). The multiple individual HDR images are assembled to produce an overall HDR image. An image is calculated having a low dynamic range, in particular an LDR image, from the overall HDR image. An apparatus is also disclosed for generating an image of vehicle surroundings.