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ACES

Also known as Academy Color Encoding System.

The Academy Color Encoding System, a color-managed framework for exchanging scene-referred image data.

A color-managed handoff

  1. Identify. Record the camera color space, transfer characteristics, and metadata.
  2. Transform. Use the approved input, working, and output transforms for the project.
  3. Verify. Check the result on the target display or mastering path before delivery.

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    Sources

    1. ACES standards · SMPTE
    2. Glossary of motion-picture terms · Kodak

    Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.