Gamma Settings - Panasonic AG-CX350 Manual

The AG-CX350 Book: Understanding scene file operation

5-4-2. GAMMA settings

There are cases where the color and contrast, which look natural to the eye, are not fully
reproduced in the captured image. An effective way to improve the gradation of the output signal is
to select a suitable Gamma curve according to the scene conditions. The AG-CX350 series offers
eight types of different Gamma curves.
Output
signal
HD:
This is a video Gamma characteristic for HD (High Definition). This Gamma complies with the
standards defined by ARIB, EBU, SMPTE, etc. Use this for the purpose of normal HD
shooting.
SD:
Gain is increased for dark areas more so than HD Gamma. This Gamma curve can be used
for shooting in SD mode, or for HD shooting that needs the same Gamma as used in SD
shooting.
FILMLIKE 1:
Compared with HD Gamma, this has the characteristics by which the gradation of the
highlights can be reproduced better. Using this Gamma curve which gently slopes for the
low-brightness area, makes the picture look calm. Contrast becomes sharper and the
gradation expression of the middle- and high-brightness areas (face, etc.) is extended.
FILMLIKE 2:
Compared with FILM LIKE 1, this has the characteristics by which the gradation of the
highlights can be reproduced better.
FILMLIKE 3:
Compared with FILM LIKE 2, this has the characteristics by which the gradation of the
highlights can be reproduced better.
FILM REC
This Gamma gives priority to the Dynamic Range and maintains the gradation that ranges
evenly from low to high level. Black stretch level (level control for dark areas) can be adjusted
with "F REC BLACK STRETCH menu item.
VIDEO REC
This is a cinema like gamma characteristic. Knee point can be adjusted with "V-REC KNEE
POINT" menu item.
HLG
This is a Hybrid Log Gamma characteristics for wider dynamic range filming..
level
Input brightness level
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