We are very pleased that Charles Poynton, color science authority and author of the textbooks the whole video industry relies on, writes a monthly column for SpectraCal called "Poynton's Vector." The first article is titled
CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, and the naming of things.
Highlights:
- A lingering video profession issue: Consumers not knowing what knob to turn to make their pictures brighter!
- Contrast and brightness controls are misnamed, with white and black level being more logical choices.
- The video and HDTV industry should consider adopting Apple’s move to remove brightness control from consumer displays.
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