An Engineering Approach to Consistent Images: Control of Video and Film Image Quality in TV Production

Fred Benedikt, David F. E. Corley, Robert Ross

Engineers, video operators, colorists, and producers all share the goal of excellence in television image quality. This paper explores the reasons why some popular and widely used techniques to standardize video and film quality have met with mixed success, and a practicable solution is proposed. Previous efforts have, by and large, lacked the precision to ensure consistent high-quality images, particularly in regard to tonal range and color. The system under discussion, although providing production teams with infinite freedom for artistic expression, controls the technical aspects of image quality from camera setup through the post-production process.

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Published
1998-11
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J04372