AJA Aja FS-HDR Real Time HDR/WCG Conversion with Colorfront Engine Video Processing

FS-HDR is your real world answer for up/down/cross conversions and realtime HDR transforms, built to AJA's high quality and reliability standards. Powered by Colorfront Engine, FS-HDR's extensive HDR and WCG processing support enables real time processing of a single channel of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD including down-conversion to HD HDR or up to four channels of 2K/HD simultaneously. FS-HDR also enables the conversion of popular camera formats from multiple vendors into the HDR space, plus conversion to-and-from BT.2020/BT.709, critical for the widespread deployment of HDR alongside SDR in broadcast and OTT workflows. 4K/UltraHD delivery, processing and synchronization is fast becoming the next standard and FS-HDR gets you there with a wealth of digital video connectivity including 4x 3G-SDI with fiber options, as well as 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI over copper or fiber. In single channel mode, FS4 will up scale your HD or SD materials to 4K/UltraHD and back, with a huge array of audio channels over SDI, AES and MADI for an incredible 272 x 208 matrix of audio possibilities. In four channel mode, independent transforms can be applied to each 2K/HD or SD channel. Maintaining Perceptual Integrity FS-HDR's HDR/WCG capabilities leverage video and color space processing algorithms within Colorfront Engine, specially-licensed by AJA from Colorfront and developed by Colorfront's Academy Award winning team of color scientists. Comprehensive HDR Conversions Modern cameras are inherently HDR capable with their wide dynamic ranges available from the sensor on and for live events and broadcasts, it's crucial to translate their Log and Gamut capabilities to the accepted standards now being employed for HDR delivery. With support for leading cameras on input and output to (Perceptual Quality) PQ which is at the heart of HDR 10 as well as support for widely accepted (Hybrid Log Gamma) HLG, FS-HDR takes the pain out of HDR conversion and makes realtime camera to HDR workflows instantly possible. With SDR to HDR conversion, you can even bring in your current materials and upgrade them to match your live HDR programming output. For live event large LED displays utilize FS-HDR for HDR to HDR conversion and for enriching your SDR sources, SDR to HDR conversion. In: Dynamic Range/Color Gamut Input Formats: • SDR BT.709 100 Nits • PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits • PQ P3D65 1000 Nits • Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100 • Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3 • ARRI Log C Wide Gamut • Panasonic V-Log • RED Log3G10 Wide Gamut • Canon Log 2 • Canon Log 3 Out: Dynamic Range/Color Gamut Output formats: • SDR BT.709 100 Nits • PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits • Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100 • Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3 HDR Workflows for UltraHD/HD FS-HDR opens a range of exciting possibilities for the integration of HDR within a range of workflows: • Converting from a house HDR standard to a delivery HDR standard. • Converting from a camera OETF to a house HDR standard. • Converting from a HDR standard to SDR for delivery or monitoring. • Converting SDR camera output to a house HDR standard. • Converting SDR sources to HDR for integrating into an HDR program • Converting HD SDR BT.709 sources to UHD HDR BT.2020 • Converting UHD HDR BT.2020 sources to HD SDR BT.709 • Converting source inputs to Sony S-Gamut3/ S-Log3 Realtime Camera Log Conversions SDR equates to around 6-stops of dynamic range, HDR expands that to around 15 stops, greatly increasing both dynamic range and an expanded color gamut, producing a much richer and fuller image, closer to what cameras today are intrinsically capable of and closer to the ultimate goal, the HVS (Human Vision System). FS-HDR can take this incoming imagery from the most popular professional cameras in the world today and convert their Log output in realtime to 4K/UltraHD or multiple channels of 2K/HD and output as either HDR, SDR or both. This greatly simplifies workflows in a mixed camera environment, as FS-HDR can take in multiple camera log formats and provides for a unified workflow output to HDR or SDR capable switchers and more. Additionally, FS-HDR provides the ability to convert to Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3 on output for workflows requiring a Log feed to compatible switchers and more when needed. Colorfront Engine FS-HDR's HDR/WCG capabilities leverage video and color space processing algorithms within Colorfront Engine, specially-licensed by AJA from Colorfront and developed by Colorfront's Academy Award winning CTO Bill Feighter and Lead Engineer Tamas Perlaki. Powered by Colorfront Engine, FS-HDR's extensive HDR and WCG processing support enables real time processing of a single channel of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD including down-conversion to HD HDR or up to four channels of 2K/HD simultaneously. The "secret sauce" in terms of the Colorfront Engine is that the emphasis is on maintaining perceptual integrity and creative intent, not "just the math" to convert between color spaces. The algorithms available in FS-HDR results in a final image that benefits from years' worth of work on Hollywood's biggest productions; field tested, critiqued and supported by the industry's greatest artists. PQ, HLG and Log To facilitate the most flexibility for emerging HDR pipelines, it has to be recognized that HDR is a new toolset and standards are evolving to serve different needs while still resulting in the result desired; gorgeous, rich imagery. FS-HDR recognizes this and provides you choice. Preserving as much of the camera sensor detail and range as possible with support for Log inputs as well as HDR and SDR standards, FS-HDR transforms this data to the standards now being employed for HDR delivery. FS-HDR makes your real time HDR workflows come to life in the formats you need, including PQ (Perceptual Quality) HDR 10 and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) or Log formats such as Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log 3, as well as BT.709 and BT. 2020 transformations. Convert Today's SDR to HDR To match your HDR live programming and live event feeds, you are going to need SDR to HDR conversions to match your HDR feeds and integrate legacy materials. FS-HDR includes SDR to HDR conversions, allowing you to bring in your current SDR materials and upgrade them to match your live HDR programming output. For live event large LED displays with high nit counts, utilize FS-HDR for realtime HDR to HDR or SDR to HDR conversions, bringing your screens to rich and colorful life. Single-Channel Mode Single-channel mode for 4K/UltraHD or 2K/ HD frame sync and conversion including HDR conversions: • 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD video processing and up, down, cross-conversion • A full range of I/O options for 4K/UltraHD including 4x 3G-SDI, with 6G and 12G-SDI on optional SFP copper or fiber choices • SMPTE Two Sample Interleave (2SI) mapping support for broad compatibility with 4K/UltraHD devices • Square Division (Quadrants) and 2SI conversion, P, PsF and Interlace support Four-Channel Mode Four-channel mode for simultaneous independent 2K/HD/SD channels including HDR conversions: AJA's powerful hardware conversion technology ensures the highest image quality for your productions. Key conversion features include: • 2K/HD/SD up, down-conversion • SD/SD aspect ratio conversion • HD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i) Incredible Digital Connectivity FS-HDR offers the connectivity to meet the demands of your projects. FS-HDR utilizes standard BNC as well as optional SFP inputs and outputs to integrate easily into a variety of workflows and facilities with support for SDI workflows all the way up to 12G. FS-HDR has Coax and Fiber inputs and outputs to accept 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD resolution SDI signals in Single Channel Mode. In Four Channel mode 2K/HD/SD inputs can be routed to multiple locations simultaneously without the need for any external signal distribution. A looping Reference Input allows the FS-HDR to be locked to your house reference signal for rock solid stability.