The article "HDR On-Set Monitoring: Considerations & Best Practices" from Netflix provides comprehensive guidance for post supervisors to effectively implement HDR monitoring during production.
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1. Monitor Selection: Choose displays that offer accurate black levels and wide viewing angles. OLED panels are recommended for their superior performance, while newer technologies like QD-OLED and RGB OLED present potential advantages. Be cautious of "Bright SDR" monitors marketed as HDR-capable, as they may not deliver true HDR quality.
2. Viewing Environment: Tailor the viewing environment to the display technology. LCDs, with higher peak brightness, are suitable for bright settings, whereas OLEDs excel in controlled, darker environments due to their enhanced black level performance.
3. Display Performance: Aim for monitors that can simultaneously produce bright whites and deep blacks to accurately represent HDR content. While a peak luminance of 1,000 nits is ideal, consistent contrast and color accuracy are paramount.
4. Color Management: Implement a unified color management framework across both SDR and HDR signal paths to maintain consistency. Utilising systems like ACES ensures that color representation remains uniform throughout production stages.
By adhering to these guidelines, Post supervisors can help production managers to ensure that HDR content is monitored accurately on set, facilitating a smoother transition into post-production and preserving the creative intent of the project.
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