Canon XH G1S XH G1S / XH A1S Instruction Manual - Page 94

[GAM] Gamma Curve The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image. You can select from [NORMAL], [CINE1] or [CINE2]. [NORMAL]: standard gamma setting suitable for video. [CINE1]: appropriate for video telecined from film. [CINE2]: appropriate for transfer to film. Output [NORMAL] [CINE1] [CINE2] [KNE] Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the highlight area of the image to prevent overexposure. You can select from [AUTO], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. Representation of the setting Input Output [HIGH] [MIDDLE] [LOW] [BLK] Black Stretch/Black Press Adjust the dynamic range in the shadow area of the image. You can select from [STRETCH], [MIDDLE] or [PRESS]. [STRETCH]: emphasizes contrast in the dark area. [PRESS]: enhances or deepens darkness. [STRETCH] [MIDDLE] [PRESS] Representation of the setting Input [PED] Master Pedestal Adjust the master pedestal level in the range -9 to +9. The master pedestal lowers or raises the baseline of the luminance signal affecting only the shadow areas. Set [-] values to subdue the dark areas, or set [+] values to get more detail in the shadows. [SET] Setup Level Adjust the setup level in the range -9 to +9. The setup level lowers or raises the whole gamma curve controlling the darkest level of black in the image. Set [-] values to get a darker image, or set [+] values to get a brighter image. • Depending on the value set for the master pedestal [PED], the setup level may not be able to take a negative value. As a result, adjusting the setup value within a certain value range will have no effect. 94