Sony F35 Brochure (Digital Cinematography Camera - F23 / F35) - Page 13

Multi-matrix Control The multi-matrix function of the F35 and F23 allow color adjustments to be applied over a color range specified by the operator. The color spectrum is divided into 16 areas of adjustment (approximately 20 degrees), where the hue and/ or saturation of each area can be flexibly modified. This unique function presents interesting 'in-camera' effects - similar to the secondary color correction normally reserved for post-production special-effects work - and is performed at the full bit depth. Low Key Saturation Correction With traditional video cameras, low light areas can be subject to a reduction in saturation. This can result in the colors in those areas appearing "washed-out". The low key saturation function on the F35 and F23 eliminates this problem by optimizing the amplification of color saturation at low light levels by boosting it to an optimized level, thus providing more natural color reproduction. Multi Matrix OFF Multi Matrix ON Simulated image Knee Saturation Correction Shooting very bright portions of an object (such as key light conditions from a person's forehead) can reduce color saturation and change the hue in highlight areas. The F35 and F23 adopt a knee saturation function, in which this "washed-out" effect on saturation and hue change is reduced to a minimum, and offers far more natural color reproduction in highlight areas. Low-key Saturation OFF Low-key Saturation ON Triple Skin Tone Detail Control The F35 and F23 come equipped with a triple skin tone detail control function, which allows for independent detail control over three specified colors. This enhances the capability of skin tone detail correction - enabling one color selection to be used for reducing the detail level of skin color, and two other selections to be used for either increasing or decreasing the detail level of two other objects. This can be a powerful imaging tool not available in film shooting. Knee Saturation OFF Knee Saturation ON Simulated image Skin Tone Detail OFF Skin Tone Detail ON 13