Re: [Avid-L2] Quicklimes with wrong levels flags.

Do NOT expect an answer from me. Let an actual engineer answer this, I'm only mortal.

Do note:

Encoders 'encode', and the QT (the file format, NOT the QT framework that is dead) can add metadata on how to interpret the file.

AVfoundation 'should' honour that, but in our world, software 'should' be able to override all and access the 'pure' data.

 

But it seems to be very unclear when what is happening, as 'everyone' wants all stuff to be 'initiative', 'simple', 'just make it do what I want to do'.

For your old eyes, screw anyone / everything, bring in stuff 'as it is' (if possible, but AMA is a step closer) and trust your eyes, grade on that if in doubt.

Bouke / edit 'B

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On 21 Mar 2023, at 18:49, John Moore <bigfish@pacbell.net> wrote:

One very basic question I would like to know is what the expected level is for a ProResHQ file?  As I mentioned earlier in this thread I recall discussions on the L2 and IIRC the consensus was a ProResHQ file should be assumed to be legal level but of course you should always double check.  Earlier in this thread Marianna mentioned that form the Avid engineer Avid assumes both ProResHQ and ProRes 444 to be full range.  Is there an actual spec set by Smpte, EBU or the International Committee that F's with John Moore's head on a regular basis?