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Video Color Space Fundamentals for the Set Lighting Technician

Lighting color value communication has evolved throughout motion picture history from Wratten Filters and Gel numbers to CYM and RGB ratios in lighting consoles.

This course introduces the technical language behind modern video color value communication and how to meaningfully apply it to lighting color control. Specific topics covered: CIE 1931 xy, RGB primaries, white point definition, transfer functions, spectral calibration concepts, lighting fixture Video RGB DMX profile compatibility requirements, media server & pixel mapping color management concepts.