AJA LUT-box - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Working with material outside the normal REC709 video color space (such as LOG
material) can cause confusion both on set and in the edit suite with colors that are not
properly represented for client review and approval. LUT-box ensures that every monitor
is showing the correct color “look” for any source signal while still allowing the footage to
maintain its original color look and take advantage of additional dynamic range.
Load two custom 1D LUTs and two custom 3D LUTs (four total) into LUT-box to adjust the
“look” for any source signal with simultaneous outputs to HDMI and SDI monitors from a
single LUT-box. Auto controls are available to configure the unit automatically to match
the input and output video parameters. Switch between two LUTs, using MiniConfig or
DIP switches, to quickly A/B compare between the two. You can even apply a 1D LUT and
a 3D LUT simultaneously, feeding the output of the 1D LUT to the input of the 3D LUT for
serial processing.
Once configured, the settings are non-volatile. The unit can be disconnected from USB,
powered down, moved to a new location, and placed into operation there, retaining that
configuration.
Features
1D and 3D LUTs LUT-box supports 10-bit and 12-bit 1D LUTs, and 3D LUTs at 17x17x17 or 16x16x16 with
12-bit processing for accurate color representation.
Multiple LUT formats are supported. See “LUT File Format Support” on page 22 for a
complete listing.
Connectivity LUT-box accepts 3G and Dual-Link input in a wide range of signal formats. Simultaneous
SDI and HDMI outputs allow multiple monitors to view the corrected color signal, and in-
line monitoring of an SDI feed.