Achieving Cinematic Motion with High Dynamic Range

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Conference Paper
Content Type: Original Research
Volume: 2020, No. 11, pp. 1–13
Abstract: This paper will explore how the appearance of cinematic motion (the characteristic balance of smoothness and realism of motion commonly used in cinema) is affected by high dynamic range (HDR) presentation. We will report on a psychovisual experiment that investigated how observers rated the smoothness of motion between scenes of different motion types (pans, action, slow movement), frame rates, and luminance levels. We found that in order to match the level of cinematic motion in todays' non-HDR presentation, the frame rate may need to either remain at 24 frames per second (fps) or be increased to 30fps, depending on the type of motion and the luminance level of the scene. We conclude that by selecting the appropriate frame rate depending on the motion type in each scene, content creators will be able to achieve the desired cinematic motion without compromising their use of the HDR color palette.
Publication Date: 2020-11-10
DOI: 10.5594/M001909
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/M001909
Author(s): Jaclyn PytlarzStaff Researcher, Applied Vision Science, Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Anustup ChoudhuryStaff Researcher, Applied Vision Science, Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Robin AtkinsDirector, Research, Applied Vision Science, Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Keyword(s): Motion, HFR, HDR, Perception
Copyright: © 2020 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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