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Visual perception and gamma encoding
Hi,
dealing with linear, non-linear and gamma encoding of digital images Iīve read several older postings in this and related newsgroups stating that our visual perception allows us to distinguish more lightness levels in the brighter parts of an image than in itīs darker parts and that this is one reason that 8 bit gamma encoding works quite well. As those postings never stated on what source they were based or how this effect can be quantifyed (and I wasnīt able to find any material either) I would like to know if someone could give me a hint. Best regards! Johannes |
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Visual perception and gamma encoding
I would strongly suggest a visit to Norman Koren's excellent site, and
in particular this page. http://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1B.html There is another guy who has some interesting (but in parts, controversial) stuff on Gamma - Timo Autiokari - there are links to his stuff on Norman's page. Be prepared for some interesting but heavy reading! Johannes wrote: Hi, dealing with linear, non-linear and gamma encoding of digital images Iīve read several older postings in this and related newsgroups stating that our visual perception allows us to distinguish more lightness levels in the brighter parts of an image than in itīs darker parts and that this is one reason that 8 bit gamma encoding works quite well. As those postings never stated on what source they were based or how this effect can be quantifyed (and I wasnīt able to find any material either) I would like to know if someone could give me a hint. Best regards! Johannes |
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Visual perception and gamma encoding
Whoops, left off the main link I intended to put first!
Charles Poynton's page: http://www.poynton.com/Poynton-color.html |
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Visual perception and gamma encoding
Johannes wrote:
Hi, dealing with linear, non-linear and gamma encoding of digital images Iīve read several older postings in this and related newsgroups stating that our visual perception allows us to distinguish more lightness levels in the brighter parts of an image than in itīs darker parts and that this is one reason that 8 bit gamma encoding works quite well. As those postings never stated on what source they were based or how this effect can be quantifyed (and I wasnīt able to find any material either) I would like to know if someone could give me a hint. Best regards! Johannes The surroundings (light color and brightness, wall colors, eye fatigue) affect perception. Galleries try to control the light and wall colors. The eye/brain visual system does not work like a camera. |
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