2021 High-Dynamic Range (HDR) Progress Report

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: SMPTE Mot. Imag. J
Volume: 130, No. 8, pp. 101–107
Abstract: Since its introduction to the consumer market in 2015, high-dynamic range, better known by its acronym “HDR,” has established itself as a foundational component when looking at the aspects defining today’s image fidelity. This three-letter acronym “HDR” has become synonymous with brighter, more colorful pixels also known as (aka) “better pixels” enabled by a larger color palette that can better utilize the perceptual capability of human vision. SMPTE played a key role in enabling the HDR ecosystem with the standardization of an electro-optical transfer function (EOTF) based on the contrast sensitivity of the human visual system (HVS). This standard, ST 2084:2014, or more commonly “PQ” (for perceptual quantizer) establishes a practical maximum luminance range of 0–10,000 cd/m²for entertainment purposes much like 20 Hz to 20 kHz defines a practical frequency range for audio reproduction. Note that candelas/m² is a technical term for the perceived luminous intensity of light weighted by the HVS spectral response and is often colloquially referred to as “nits”—a term believed to come from the Latin word nitēre, “to shine.”¹
Publication Date: 2021-09-01
DOI: 10.5594/JMI.2021.3095091
ISSN: Print: 1545-0279 | Electronic: 2160-2492
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/JMI.2021.3095091
Author(s): Timo Kunkel
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Timo Kunkel is a senior staff color and imaging researcher in the CTO office of Dolby, San Francisco, CA. Over the past 15 years, he has been investigating the technical and perceptual aspects of HDR and WCG imaging with a focus on advanced display approaches and has been involved in developing the core concepts of Dolby Vision.
Patrick Griffis
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Patrick Griffis is the technology vice president in the CTO office at Dolby, where he is the in-charge of helping define future technology strategies for the company. A SMPTE fellow, he is currently SMPTE past president. He also serves as vice president on the board of the UltraHD Forum.
Copyright: © 2021 SMPTE

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