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Content Creation
Tektronix helps production crews and post production facilities in these ways:
- Camera setup and alignment
- Color grading and color space compliance
- Reducing the amount of rejected content and churn for file-based video
Color Grading and Color Space Compliance
| Product | Description |
| WFM7020 | SD/HD/DL/3G-SDI Integrated Waveform Monitor well matched for editing and content verification in Post-Production applications with extensive error logging, Gamut, and Audio Capabilities from Analog to Dolby E with 16 Channel Bar Metering |
| WVR7020 | SD/HD/DL/3G-SDI Rasterizer for editing and content verification for Post-Production applications with extensive Error logging, Gamut, and Audio Capabilities from Analog to Dolby E with 16 Channel Bar Metering |
| WFM7120 | SD/HD/DL/3G-SDI Integrated Waveform Monitor for advanced compliance testing including Ancillary/Meta Data confirmation, extensive Error logging, Gamut, and Audio Capabilities from Analog to Dolby E with 16 Channel Bar Metering, Dolby Guardband Monitoring |
| WVR7120 | SD/HD/DL/3G-SDI Rasterizer for advanced compliance testing including Ancillary/Meta Data confirmation |
| WVR8300 | SD/HD/DL/3G-SDI Rasterizer for advanced compliance testing including Ancillary/Meta Data confirmation, Audio Loudness and specialized displays for color space compliance including color grading |
| WFM5200 | The WFM5200 Compact Video Waveform Monitor provides an ideal solution for editing and color correction with option PROD which adds the Advanced Gamut Monitoring Package (including Spearhead display and Luma Qualified Vector display). |
| WVR5200 | The WVR5200 Compact Video Rasterizer provides an ideal solution for editing and color correction with option PROD which adds the Advanced Gamut Monitoring Package (including Spearhead display and Luma Qualified Vector display). |
| WVR8300 | The WVR8300 provides high-performance monitoring and measurement for applications for a wide range of formats from SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Dual Link to 3G-SDI. The WVR8300 provides an ideal solution for editing and color correction with option PROD which adds the Advanced Gamut Monitoring Package (including Spearhead display and Luma Qualified Vector display). |
Camera Setup and Alignment
| Product | Description |
| WFM4000/5000 | WFM5000 and WFM4000 offer uncompromised monitoring quality with sharp CRT-like traces, patented Gamut displays, picture thumbnail, display freeze, and an error log for 10,000 events for efficient content compliance verification. These instruments provide standard digital audio monitoring with Audio Bars, Lissajous Displays, and front-panel headphone port for easy compliance |
| WFM5200 | The WFM5200 Compact Video Waveform Monitor provides an ideal solution for camera setup and matching with option CAM which adds multiple camera (up to 4 cameras) simultaneous monitoring capability. |
| WVR5200 | The WVR5200 Compact Video Rasterizer provides an ideal solution for camera setup and matching with option CAM which adds multiple camera (up to 4 cameras) simultaneous monitoring capability. |
Verifying Content of File-based Video
| Product | Description |
| Cerify | Cerify software that automates the quality control for file based video |
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- Cerify – free 30-day trial software
| Product Series | |
|---|---|
LQV (Luminance Qualified Vector) Measurements with the WFM8200/8300 How To GuideLearn how the patented Luminance Qualified Vector (LQV) Display enhances the current Diamond/Split Diamond, Arrowhead and Vector Displays. |
WVR5200 |
Color Correction for VideoChapter 3 excerpt from Hullfish's larger book on Color Correction for Video. |
WFM5200 |
Preventing Illegal ColorsTo prevent the undesired impact of color gamut violations, Tektronix has developed several displays that simplify assessment of proper gamut compliance. |
WFM5000/4000 |
Challenges of Quality Control for File-Based VideoThis Cerify application note discusses 5 critical issues content delivery services are facing to ensure correctly repurposed files are reaching broadcast and content-on-demand audiences. |
Cerify Content Verification |
Primary Color Correction for Video - Tonal Range and Color CorrectionEditor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates 4 reasons what external waveform monitors are needed for color correction: 1) Improves the Resolution 2) Displays the actual output 3) Preset monitor configurations save time 4) Unique Luma Qualified Vector (LQV) Color Gamut displays improve the quality of the artistic rendering |
WFM5200 |
Color Correction for Video - Scene MatchingEditor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates how to make two shots in a scene look like they belong together even if they were shot by different cameras or at different times of day. Learn how to save time by overlaying the LIVE feed from your system on TOP of the captured still. |
WFM5200 |
The Benefits of External Waveform Monitors in Color Correction for VideoEditor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates 4 reasons what external waveform monitors are needed for color correction: 1) Improves the Resolution 2) Displays the actual output 3) Preset monitor configurations save time 4) Unique Luma Qualified Vector (LQV) Color Gamut displays improve the quality of the artistic rendering |
WFM5200 |
Camera Setup, Alignment and Matching MeasurementsImage quality all starts with the correct alignment of the camera which is used to capture the scene either on location or in the studio. Understanding the adjustments that are necessary using a suitable camera chart and waveform monitor, as well as matching multiple cameras, is critical to ensure a high quality image and prevent mistakes from occurring – mistakes that are costly to fix in the post production process. |
WVR5200 |
Spearhead Display How To GuideThis tutorial will describe the Spearhead Display and its application in the color grading process. |
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Camera MeasurementsCamera alignment is the key to great image quality. Alignment-related quality problems are costly to correct, but they're easy to avoid with the help of a versatile waveform monitor and a camera chart. Learn how to get variables like white balance and camera shading right before your first shot. |
WFM5000/4000 |
| Product Series | |
|---|---|
Basic Training for Apple Color using a WFM8300 VideoThis video provides a basic training overview of using the Tektronix Waveform Monitors and Rasterizers when working with Apple Color. |
WFM8300/8200 |
Advanced Training for Apple Color using a WFM8300 VideoAn in-depth look at using Tektronix WFM8300 Waveform Monitors when working with Apple Color. |
WFM6000/7000 |
Color Gamut Monitoring WebinarDescription: This webinar will explain how the industry's most comprehensive color gamut monitoring tools can be applied for precise color gamut adjustments when used in conjunction with Tektronix' patented Diamond gamut and Spearhead displays. Techniques using the new gamut monitoring technologies to help produce and qualify video content will also be covered. |
WFM8300/8200 |
Editing for Compliance to Broadcast SpecificationsEditing for Compliance to Broadcast Specifications |
WFM5200 |
Color Correction for Video Using Custom Presetswfm5200 video tutorial |
WFM5200 |
The Benefits External Waveform Monitors in Color Correction for VideoEditor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates 4 reasons what external waveform monitors are needed for color correction: 1) Improves the Resolution 2) Displays the actual output 3) Preset monitor configurations save time 4) Unique Luma Qualified Vector (LQV) Color Gamut displays improve the quality of the artistic rendering. |
WFM5200 |
Primary Color Correction for Video - Tonal Range and Color CorrectionEditor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates primary color correction techniques using a waveform monitor. Learn several techniques for spreading out the tonal range, and adding or eliminating an overall color bias. See how to save time by using Tektronix gamut displays for color balancing. |
WFM5200 |
Color Correction for Video - Scene MatchingEditor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates how to make two shots in a scene look like they belong together even if they were shot by different cameras or at different times of day. Learn how to save time by overlaying the LIVE feed from your system on TOP of the captured still. |
WFM5200 |
Camera Matching & Alignment VideoSteve Chauncey, a Video Engineer from All Mobile Video in New York City, demonstrates techniques for Camera Matching and Alignment. Learn how to ensure that multiple cameras on a set all share the same color gamut values using a Tektronix Double Diamond display. |
WFM5200 |