| While the prime use of it is a film to tape transfer, thanks to the Exposure-Latitude index on the chart which permits on-the-spot analysis of important characteristics of your film stock such as contrast and latitude. It also allows for the comparison and analysis of various negative and print stocks. The exposure latitude strip consists of 14 fields. Each field is equal to a 1/2 stop difference in exposure. One of our charts is blown up to 36x32 and hangs in one of the Renting Houses in L.A. to help DP's and AC's to test stocks.
The next series of charts will have a special backing with different aspect frame ratios for convenience of DP's and colorists during the transfer of dailies The chart GAMMA=lc has an additional Information Area that helps the telecine colorist or lab timer to know the specifics of the particular scene or shot. The information area consists of three spaces to place the specially designed magnetic instruction labels. The index "SET UP FOR" could be labeled for different choices when color correction must be done according to the neutral-gray tone of the chart, the GRAY label is used.
The labels CORAL , SUNSET, DAY, NIGHT can be used to indicate to the timer immediately that this scene or shot contains special colors and tone adjustments which are not to be 3corrected2 out. The indexes FILTER, FILM, STOCK, MANUFACTURER are self -explanatory. Your chart comes with 40+ information labels and a few blanks. The system comes with a detailed manual, designed as a text book for cinematographers.
Following is the table of contents for the manual that comes with the GAMMA=1c chart.
1 - Introduction. The contemporary cinematographer's technical environment in the film and TV industries. This chapter outlines some of the ways in which control over your images is lost.
2 - The Thorough Control System. How the GAMMA=1 charts give the cinematographer control over the quality of film and video images. Includes a description of the different components of the system and how they are used.
3 - A Look at the Charts. A description of the different elements on the GAMMA=1 charts.
4 - Methods of Practical Use. How to use the GAMMA=1 charts. (Includes Quick Reference).
5 -Technical Specifications. Requirements for film negative, positives, low-con, and intermediate prints to be transferred to video tape.
6 - Setting up the Monitor. How to set up the location and professional monitors.
And, finally, the system booklet shows how to control on location a very important element - the monitor on what the DP is watching dailies.
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