Standard dynamic range (SDR) has traditionally been the baseline for video and film content, preceding the innovations in high dynamic range (HDR) technology.

When it comes to monitors and televisions, SDR's brightness is limited compared to HDR. SDR typically measures up to about 100 nits in brightness, a contrast to HDR's potential to reach up to 10,000 nits.

‘Reel name' refers to a unique identifier given to a specific roll or batch of footage, whether it's captured on film or digitally.

'RAW' refers to a file format capturing all image data from a camera's sensor without any in-camera processing or compression. Unlike MP4 or H264 which are compressed, RAW files retain the fullest amount of information, offering greater flexibility in post-production.

'Online' editing is the final phase of the film editing process, following the 'offline' phase. In online editing, the high-resolution or original quality footage is used to finalise and polish the edit. Any visual effects, colour correction, and final touches are added at this stage.

Kelvin is a unit of measurement for color temperature. A warm light often registers around 3600K, while typical daylight measures about 6500K. As the Kelvin value rises, the color shifts toward green or blue hues. Picture a flame: its hottest part, the center, glows a bright blue-white, while the cooler edges emanate a more orange hue.

High dynamic range (HDR) was originally introduced in filmmaking as a capture format but has now become primarily associated with monitoring colour spaces.

Rather than simply being 'brighter,' HDR should be understood as providing an increased number of steps in the dynamic range. It enables a broader spectrum of colours, similar to a rainbow with a greater variety of available shades.

An XML (Extensible Markup Language) is similar to an XML. It is a file used to communicate edit decisions from one application to another. It is more complex than an EDL and contains information such as sizing and other effects that a traditional EDL can not.

An EDL (edit decision list) is similar to an XML and AAF but much more simple in it’s content. It is a file used to communicate edit decisions from one application to another.

Dynamic range represents the difference between the darkest and brightest areas that can be effectively recorded or displayed, allowing for the retention of detail and tonal information.

A higher dynamic range enables filmmakers to capture scenes with a broad contrast range, preserving details in both shadowed and well-lit areas and provides greater flexibility during post-production for colour grading.

DPX is a type of image sequence format and are typically used to store individual frames of a film or video sequence, preserving the full dynamic range and color fidelity of the original content.

“Tungsten” is a term often used in colour and cinematographer and is in relation to colour temperature. Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K)."Tungsten," typically has a colour temperature of 3600k and a warmer "white point".

“Daylight” is a term often used in colour and cinematographer and is in relation to colour temperature. Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K). "Daylight," typically has a colour temperature of between 5600-6500K and a bluer "white point".

Colour temperature refers to the hue of light emitted by a light source. It is a numerical measurement that describes the appearance of light based on its warmth or coolness. Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K).

A CDL (colour decision list) is a file that carries basic colour adjustments.

When we talk about the ‘balance’ in colour grading, this means evening out the footage.

An AAF (advanced authoring format) is similar to an XML. It is a file used to communicate edit decisions from one application to another.

On-prem is short for ‘on-premises’ and is used when talking about storage that is within the facility you are working from (as opposed to cloud storage).

Cloud storage that is not as accessible as ‘hot’ storage. This is often used for long term archive once a project is completed.

This is storage with easy and fast access.

Multiple passes applied to the footage. More finesse than a one-light.