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Gamma And Dynamic Range Needs For An Hdtv Electronic Cinematography System, Harry Mathias
Gamma And Dynamic Range Needs For An Hdtv Electronic Cinematography System, Harry Mathias
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A cinematographer's perspective regarding gamma and contrast manipulation in video and film is given. In film, a selective exposure can be used; the negative characteristic is the cinematographer's creative tool. The use of film as a video medium is considered, both negative and positive transfer. Contrast reproduction in the video medium is explained, and film and video gammas are compared. Also compared with the film gamma is the gamma obtained with an HDTV camera. Future trends are sketched, and current HDTV specifications are compared with the characteristics of film. Predictability and consistency of results, that is, the final image on …
A Proven Method Of Establishing Exposure Indexes For Video Cameras, Harry Mathias
A Proven Method Of Establishing Exposure Indexes For Video Cameras, Harry Mathias
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This article discusses a production-tested method for determining exposure indexes for video cameras. Also discussed are exposure control methods, camera sensitivity, waveform monitors, lighting, and other factors. The importance of this procedure in practical production situations is described.
Point Of View: Image Quality From A Non-Engineering Viewpoint, Harry Mathias
Point Of View: Image Quality From A Non-Engineering Viewpoint, Harry Mathias
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