4-128-549-04 (1)CvpFileEditor
User’s Guide Version 4.30

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Table of Contents
Overview...........................................................................................7
Gamma Compensation Functions ......................................................... 7
Major Gamma Control Functions of CvpFileEditor ............................. 7
System Configuration............................................................................ 9

For Windows
Installation/Uninstallation of the Program .................................. 11
Operational Environment for CvpFileEditor V4.3.............................. 11
To Install.............................................................................................. 11
To Uninstall ......................................................................................... 13
Basic Operation Flow .................................................................... 13
Starting operation ................................................................................ 13
Switching between Gamma and MLUT operation windows .............. 13
Creating gamma data........................................................................... 13
Creating MLUT data ........................................................................... 14
Installing the created data in a camera ................................................ 14
Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows .................. 15
Window Layout ................................................................................... 15
CE File Operation Buttons .................................................................. 16
Gamma/MLUT select tabs .................................................................. 16
Gamma Data Window ......................................................................... 16
To import library data...................................................................... 17
User Gamma Window ......................................................................... 18
To install user gamma via a Memory Stick into a camera .............. 19
Graph View/Edit Window................................................................... 20
To start editing in Parameter Edit mode.......................................... 21
Graph View/Edit window in Parameter Edit mode......................... 22
Operations in the draw zone in Parameter Edit mode ..................... 24
To switch to Custom Edit mode ...................................................... 26
Graph View/Edit window in Custom Edit mode............................. 26
To adjust the white level and dynamic range .................................. 27
To adjust the black (Scale Linear mode only)................................. 27
To adjust the middle tone ................................................................ 27
To adjust the minus data.................................................................. 28
To perform 3-point adjustment........................................................ 28
To move the curve holistically in vertical directions ...................... 28
Zoom Manager Window ..................................................................... 29
Camera Gamma Select Window and Gamma Send Operation Bar .... 29
Camera Gamma Select window ...................................................... 29
Gamma send operation bar.............................................................. 29
To connect a camera ........................................................................ 30
To transmit the data to the connected camera ................................. 30
Importing and Exporting Gamma Data Files of Other Types .... 31

Table of Contents3Files of gdd.......................................................................................... 31
Files of csv........................................................................................... 31
Files of lut............................................................................................ 32
Export options for a lut file ............................................................. 32
Exporting the Inverse Characteristics.................................................. 32
Functions and Shortcuts Operations of Gamma Operation
Menus....................................................................................... 33
File menu............................................................................................. 33
Data menu............................................................................................ 33
Edit menu ............................................................................................ 33
User Gamma menu .............................................................................. 34
View menu .......................................................................................... 34
Mode menu.......................................................................................... 34
Help menu ........................................................................................... 34
Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows...................... 35
Window Layout ................................................................................... 35
MLUT Data Window .......................................................................... 36
MLUT Group Window........................................................................ 37
To install an MLUT group via a Memory Stick into a camera ....... 38
MLUT Adjust Window ....................................................................... 39
CDL OFF Mode .............................................................................. 40
CDL Edit Mode ............................................................................... 41
CDL Edit Windows ............................................................................. 42
Camera MLUT Select Window and MLUT Send Operation Bar....... 44
Camera MLUT Select window........................................................ 44
MLUT send operation bar ............................................................... 45
To connect a camera ........................................................................ 45
To transmit the data to the connected camera ................................. 45
File Types for MLUT ...................................................................... 46
Files of lut............................................................................................ 46
Files of cdl ........................................................................................... 46
Functions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT Operation
Menus....................................................................................... 47
File menu............................................................................................. 47
Data menu............................................................................................ 47
Edit menu ............................................................................................ 47
Group menu......................................................................................... 47
View menu .......................................................................................... 47
Mode menu.......................................................................................... 48
Help menu ........................................................................................... 48

For Mac OS
Installation of the Program ........................................................... 50
Operational Environment for CvpFileEditor....................................... 50
To Install.............................................................................................. 50
To Uninstall ......................................................................................... 51

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Table of Contents

Basic Operation Flow .................................................................... 52
Starting operation ................................................................................ 52
Switching between Gamma and MLUT operation windows .............. 52
Creating gamma data........................................................................... 52
Creating MLUT data ........................................................................... 52
Installing the gamma data in a camera ................................................ 52
Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows .................. 53
Window Layout ................................................................................... 53
CE File Operation Buttons .................................................................. 54
Gamma/MLUT select tabs .................................................................. 54
Gamma Data Window ......................................................................... 54
To import library data...................................................................... 55
User Gamma Window ......................................................................... 56
To install user gamma via a Memory Stick into a camera .............. 57
Graph View/Edit Window................................................................... 58
To start editing in Parameter Edit mode.......................................... 59
Graph View/Edit window in Parameter Edit mode......................... 60
Operations in the draw zone in Parameter Edit mode ..................... 62
To switch to Custom Edit mode ...................................................... 64
Graph View/Edit window in Custom Edit mode............................. 64
To adjust the white level and dynamic range .................................. 65
To adjust the black (Scale Linear mode only)................................. 65
To adjust the middle tone ................................................................ 65
To adjust the minus data.................................................................. 66
To perform 3-point adjustment........................................................ 66
To move the curve holistically in vertical directions ...................... 66
Zoom Manager Window ..................................................................... 67
Camera Gamma Select Window and Gamma Send Operation Bar .... 67
Camera Gamma Select window ...................................................... 67
Gamma send operation bar.............................................................. 67
To connect a camera ........................................................................ 68
To transmit the data to the connected camera ................................. 68
Importing and Exporting Gamma Data Files of Other
Types........................................................................................ 69
Files of gdd.......................................................................................... 69
Files of csv........................................................................................... 69
Files of lut............................................................................................ 70
Export options for a lut file ............................................................. 70
Exporting the Inverse Characteristics.................................................. 70
Functions and Shortcuts Operations of Gamma Operation
Menus....................................................................................... 71
CvpFileEditor menu ............................................................................ 71
File menu............................................................................................. 71
Data menu............................................................................................ 71
Edit menu ............................................................................................ 71
User Gamma menu .............................................................................. 72
View menu .......................................................................................... 72

Table of Contents5Window menu ..................................................................................... 72
Mode menu.......................................................................................... 72
Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows...................... 73
Window Layout ................................................................................... 73
MLUT Data Window .......................................................................... 74
MLUT Group Window........................................................................ 75
To install MLUT group via a Memory Stick into a camera ............ 76
MLUT Adjust Window ....................................................................... 77
CDL OFF Mode .............................................................................. 78
CDL Edit Mode ............................................................................... 79
CDL Edit Windows ............................................................................. 80
Camera MLUT Select Window and MLUT Send Operation Bar....... 82
Camera MLUT Select window........................................................ 82
MLUT send operation bar ............................................................... 83
To connect a camera ........................................................................ 83
To transmit the data to the connected camera ................................. 83
File Types for MLUT ...................................................................... 84
Files of lut............................................................................................ 84
Files of cdl ........................................................................................... 84
Functions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT Operation
Menus....................................................................................... 85
CvpFileEditor menu ............................................................................ 85
File menu............................................................................................. 85
Data menu............................................................................................ 85
Edit menu ............................................................................................ 85
Group menu......................................................................................... 85
View menu .......................................................................................... 86
Window menu ..................................................................................... 86
Mode menu.......................................................................................... 86

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Table of ContentsOverview
Some Sony camera models are equipped with a User
Gamma function that allows users to set desired tone
curves at will by editing gamma data.
CvpFileEditor is an application for freely editing the
gamma data that can be used with these cameras.
A function for creating MLUT (Monitor Look-Up Table)
data for recordings that use S-Log is also available,
allowing you to obtain images suited to on-screen
monitoring of the camera’s monitor and viewfinder
outputs.
ASC CDL (American Society of Cinematographer Color
Decision List) data that was created in a postproduction
studio can be loaded while preparing to shoot to apply thestudio’s image on-location. Conversely, settings can bechanged on-location, and those changes can be applied tothe postproduction studio’s settings.
Created MLUT data can be loaded into a camera via aMemory Stick or LAN in the same manner as withgamma data.
Cameras on which gammas created by
CvpFileEditor can be used
• HDC-900 series (AT Ver. 1.3 or later)• HDC-F950• HDW-F900 (AT Ver. 2.xx or later)• HDW-F900R
• F23
• F35
• HDC-1000/1500/1000R/1500R series (optional HZCUG444 required)• HDC-2000 series• SRW-9000• PMW-F55
Cameras on which MLUT/ASC CDL created by
CvpFileEditor can be used
• F23 (MAIN/NET V1.5 or later)• F35 (MAIN/NET V1.5 or later)• SRW-9000
VTR on which MLUT created by CvpFileEditor
can be used
• SRPC-1• SRW-5000 series

Gamma Compensation Functions
Smooth contrast characterizing that surpasses
knee compensation
Knee compensation is a function that compresses thecontrast for high luminance by a polygonal curve fromabout 90% to 100% video output. As the contrast
characteristics change sharply at the point of the curve,
the turnoff of the curve may be visible on a subject thathas smooth gradation. In addition, skin color of highluminance is prone to coming out yellow. By configuring
the user gamma settings, smooth gradation can be
reproduced without the sharp turnoff that may be seen
with knee compensation, while maintaining highluminance contrast.
Optimum characterizing according to the
dynamic range of each camera
Editing via CvpFileEditor enables gamma curve editing
to obtain the optimum dynamic range performance ofeach camera at ranges of up to 1000%.
Optimum characterizing for postproduction
With a curve set for usual video materials to mainlycompress high-luminance contrast, color grading
processing for high luminance is not sufficiently allowed.
User gamma data permits you to decrease total contrast
for easy postproduction processes.
Image creation by directly adjusting camera
outputs
If direct outputs from the camera are used without
assuming postproduction, user gamma can be used as afunction for real-time tone control.

Major Gamma Control Functions of
CvpFileEditor
Management of gamma data and user gamma
files
You can manage created gamma data with a list.
As the data can be grouped as a user gamma file to installin a camera, it is easy to replace gammas in a camera,
depending on shooting scenes and conditions.
A title and various comments can accompany yourgamma data, which can be used as a reminder of therecording condition or tips when editing other gamma
data.
Strongly enhanced curve editing functions
Parameter Edit mode allows you to arbitrarily specify
elemental parameters that determine gamma, such as
dynamic range, white limit, 18% gray (middle tone),black level, and initial gain, to automatically create an
optimum gamma curve. You can also intuitively changethese parameters by operating a graphic display with yourmouse.

Overview

7Custom Edit mode is also available for more detailed
gamma data editing, permitting you to freely edit withoutparameter setting.
Hyper Gamma selectable
As a function for parameter editing, hyper gamma can beselected. Hyper gamma is a gamma curve based on analgorithm unique to Sony. It reproduces natural contrast
and colors from middle tone to high luminance on amonitor screen.
It features convenient adjustability to record images to be
used as-is for video materials or as raw materials to beprocessed in postproduction.
Image confirmation by immediate transmissionof gamma data
In addition to the conventional installation method thatuses a “Memory Stick,” edited data can be sent in a few
seconds to a camera (if it is F23 or F35) via LAN forchecking the characteristics of the curve on the spot. Thismay be especially convenient for real-time process of thetone curve according to actual images.
Consolidated operation screen
Management and editing operations for gamma data, as
well as transmission to a camera can be performed from asingle window. Window tools, such as Zoom Manager foreasy graph scaling, are also included.
Mutual data conversion with other color grading
tools
1D LUT data, often used in postproduction, can beimported and converted to a user gamma for your camera.
Conversely, user gamma you create can be exported as
1D LUT data for other systems.
Defining the bit length and output of inverse gamma data
are also enabled.
Smooth transition from previous versions
Application files (*.cfe files) created with a previous
version (V2.2 or V3.0) of CvpFileEditor can be directly
read and converted for usage. Data created with previous
versions can be read and converted for usage.
CvpFileEditor’s versions and application filecompatibility
The file saving format of v4.3 is *.ce2.

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VersionFile saving Compatibility
format

V3.0

*.cfe

V4.0

*.ce2

V3.0
V3.0/V4.0

V4.12_Windows *.ce2

V3.0/V4.0/V4.12_Windows/
V4.12_Mac

V4.12_Mac*.ce2

V3.0/V4.0/V4.12_Windows/
V4.12_Mac

V4.2_Windows *.ce2

V3.0/V4.0/V4.12_Windows/
V4.12_Mac/V4.2_Windows/
V4.2_Mac

Overview

VersionFile saving Compatibility
formatV4.2_Mac*.ce2

V3.0/V4.0/V4.12_Windows/
V4.12_Mac/V4.2_Windows/
V4.2_Mac

V4.3_Windows *.ce2

V3.0/V4.0/4.12_Windows/
4.12_Mac/4.2_Windows/
4.2_Mac/4.3_Windows/
4.3_MacV4.3_Mac

V3.0/V4.0/4.12_Windows/
4.12_Mac/4.2_Windows/
4.3_Windows/4.3_Mac

*.ce2

Note

You cannot open the same single ce2 file simultaneously
on multiple machines to edit with Mac OS.

System Configuration
You can create gamma data using those of other systems,
the built-in library, or the parameter edit function. MLUT
data which contain ASC CDL information can also becreated. The created data can be installed in a camera via
a “Memory Stick” or LAN.

Data of other systems*.gdd, *.lut, *.csv, *.cdl, *.txt
F23/F35
Direct gamma/MLUT datatransmission via LAN

Hub

Installation of a user gamma file/
MLUT group via a “Memory Stick”

CvpFileEditor
v4.3“Memory Stick”

Installation of a user gamma file
via a “Memory Stick”

Note
Operation via LAN connection is notsupported in Mac OS 10.9.3 Mavericks. Whenusing this software in a Mac OS 10.9.3
Mavericks environment, install data tocameras via a “Memory Stick.”

HDW-F900/F900R, HDC-950/F950,
HDC-1000/1500/1000R/1500R Series,
SRW-9000,HDC-2000 Series

Overview

9For Windows
How to use the application on Windows

Installation/
Uninstallation of theProgram

To Install

1 Start up the installation program.
The Welcome window of the Setup Wizard opens.
For Windows

Operational Environment for
CvpFileEditor V4.3
A computer that meets the following:
CPUIntel Pentium III 1GHz equivalent or higher (Intel
Pentium D 3GHz or higher recommended)
Memory2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
Display
Screen resolution 1280×800 or more

If .NET Framework 4.5 has not been installed on yourcomputer, the following window opens to request
installation of .NET Framework 4.5.
Install it by following the displayed messages.

OS (verified editions)• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit version)• Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit version)• Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit version)• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit version)• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update (64-bit version)
Note

If CvpFileEditor of an earlier version has been installed,
first uninstall it then install CvpFileEditor V4.3.

Installation/Uninstallation of the Program11

2 Click on the Next button in the Welcome window.
The License Agreement window opens.

5 Confirm the folder in which to install the program andclick on the Next button.
A confirmation message is displayed.

For Windows

3 Select “I Agree” and click on the Next button.
The Customer Information window opens.

6 Click on the Next button.
Installation begins.
When installation is completed, a completion window
opens.

4 Enter your name and organization then click on the
Next button.
The path to the installation folder is displayed. (Thefolder can be changed if required.)12

Installation/Uninstallation of the Program

7 Click on the Close button to close the completion
window.

To Uninstall

Basic Operation Flow

CvpFileEditor can be uninstalled with either of thefollowing procedures:

1 Open the Control Panel and select “Add/Remove
Programs.”

2 Select “CvpFileEditor V4.3” from the list, and clickon the Uninstall button.
CvpFileEditor will be uninstalled by your following
the displayed messages.
Uninstallation of CvpFileEditor V4.3 from theStart menu

1 Select “Uninstall.exe” of CvpFileEditor from theStart menu.
A confirmation dialog box appears.

The flow of gamma and MLUT creation is roughly
indicated below.

Starting operation

For Windows

Uninstallation of CvpFileEditor V4.3 fromControl Panel

Start up CvpFileEditor and open the sample file or an
existing ce2 file by selecting “Open” or “New” from theFile menu or using the CE file operation button (page 16).
The Gamma operation windows (page 15) will be
displayed.

Switching between Gamma and
MLUT operation windows
The Gamma and MLUT select tabs (page 16) located on
the left of the operation windows permit you to switch
between Gamma operation windows (page 15) and
MLUT operation windows (page 35).
Switching is also possible using Mode menu on the menu
bar.
Note

2 Click on the Yes button.
The following window opens in its place, to indicate
the progress of uninstallation.

You cannot switch between Gamma and MLUT when thecamera is connected via LAN. An error message appears
if you click on the Gamma or MLUT tab.

Creating gamma data
There are three methods for creating gamma data.

To cancel uninstallation
If you click on the Cancel button during uninstallation, aconfirmation message is displayed.
Clicking on the Yes button aborts uninstallation.
When you open an existing ce2 file, CvpFileEditor will be
automatically reinstalled.

1. Newly creating gamma data (using Parameter
Edit mode)
Select “New” from the Data menu for the Gamma
operation windows (page 15) to create new gamma data.
Parameter Edit mode is selected to permit you to enter thecharacteristics required for gamma.
For details, see “To start editing in Parameter Edit mode”(page 21).
2. Loading library data and edit them in Custom
Edit mode
You can select fundamental characteristics, such as ITUR709, Hyper Gamma, or S-LOG, from the library andfinely adjust them in Custom Edit mode.
To load the library data, select “Library” from the Datamenu for the Gamma operation windows (page 15) thenstart editing.

Basic Operation Flow

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For details, see “To import library data” (page 17) and“To switch to Custom Edit mode” (page 26).

For Windows

3. Importing data of different systems
When you wish to install data created with anothergrading tool, use the import function.
Select “Import File” from the Data menu for the Gamma
operation windows (page 15).
For details, see “Importing and Exporting Gamma Data
Files of Other Types” (page 31).

Creating MLUT data
Select “New” from the Data menu for the MLUT
operation windows (page 35) to create new MLUT data.
You can add CDL information to the created MLUT byusing the ASC CDL adjustment function.

Installing the created data in acameraThe data can be installed in the camera via a Memory
Stick or LAN.
1. Via a Memory Stick
Gamma or MLUT data (five sets at maximum) areinstalled as a file. The user gamma or MLUT data in thecamera are overwritten.
For details, see “To install user gamma via a Memory
Stick into a camera” (page 19) or “To install an MLUT
group via a Memory Stick into a camera” (page 38).
2. Via LAN
This is valid only for an F23/F35 having LAN control
capability. You can directly transmit data being edited tothe camera.
For details, see “Camera Gamma Select Window andGamma Send Operation Bar” (page 29) or “Camera
MLUT Select Window and MLUT Send Operation Bar”
(page 44).

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Basic Operation Flow

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows
Window Layout
For Windows

The following windows are used for gamma operations:
Connect button
Click on the button to connect or disconnect
communication with a camera. When connection isestablished, the indicator changes color from red to green.
For details, see “To connect a camera” (page 30).

Gamma/MLUT select tabs

Gamma Data window (page 16)
Used for gamma data management.

CE file operation buttons (page 33)
Menu bar (page 33)

Graph View/Edit window (page 20)
Displays gamma curves and various gamma data.
You can edit the data by entering parameters or
operating the mouse.

User Gamma window (page 18)
Used for user gamma file
management for grouping gamma
data to install them in a camera.

Select Camera Gamma window (page 29)
Used to transmit gamma data via LAN or tochange the gamma selection on the camera.

Zoom manager window(page 29)
Used to expand/reduce
the size of the graph orchange the display area.

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

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CE File Operation Buttons

Gamma/MLUT select tabs

Operate CE2 files.

Select the operation mode.

Icon
For Windows

Designation

FunctionOpen CE2 file

To open an existing ce2
file.

Save CE2 file

To save the ce2 file.

Save As CE2 file

To the ce2 file with anotherfilename.

Icon

Designation

FunctionGamma

To select Gamma operation
mode.

MLUT

To select MLUT operation
mode.

Gamma Data Window
Manage gamma data in the Gamma Data window.
a Gamma Data tool bar
User Gamma window (page 18)

b Gamma Data lista Gamma Data tool bar
Icon

Designation

Function

Designation Contents

New

To newly create gamma
data. Parameter Edit mode
is automatically activated.

Name

Designation of the gamma data, which isdisplayed on the camera menu screen whenbeing installed in a camera.

Import File

To import a file (gdd, csv,
or lut file) and convert it to
gamma data.
For details, see “Importingand Exporting Gamma
Data Files of Other Types”(page 31).

Type

Import Library

To import gamma datafrom the internal libraries
of CvpFileEditor.

Type of gamma data. Note that the type of
gamma depends on the camera model.
3.0: F23, F35, HDC-1000/1500 series
cameras, SRW-9000, HDC-2000 series,
PMW-F55
2.0: HDC-950, HDW-F900/F900R, etc.
The type can be changed in the Graph View/
Edit window when editing the gamma data.

Comment1

A short comment to be displayed on thecamera menu screen.
You can enter up to 12 alphanumericcharacters.

Comment2

A comment to be recorded inside
CvpFileEditor.
Up to 1000 characters can be entered.

File Delete

16b Gamma Data list

To delete the specified
gamma data.

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

Designation Contents
Information on the original data of the
gamma. If one of the libraries was used, thename of the library is displayed. For a newly
created gamma, “Param” (abbreviation for
Parameter Edit mode) is displayed.

UpdateThe year, month, day, and time of updating
are displayed.

For Windows

Base

Clicking on the title of each column changes the display
order on the list.
Right-clicking on a gamma data line permits you to enter
comments, rename, copy, or delete the data.

To import library data
Clicking on the(Import Library) icon on the tool bar
or selecting “Library” from the Data menu opens theImport Library window, which permits you to selectinternal library data.

Move the Library data to be imported to the Import list by
clicking on the Add button.
Use the Delete button to remove it from the Import list.
When you specify the gamma data in the Library list, thecomment 1 and comment 2 for the selected data aredisplayed in the respective columns.
Note

If there is a gamma having the same name as a library to
be imported in the Gamma Data window, the name of theimported file will be automatically changed by adding a
number (1, 2, etc. in ascending order) to the end of theoriginal name. If the name exceeds 12 characters when anumber is added, the last character will be replaced with
the number so that the name will not exceed 12
characters.

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows17

User Gamma Window
The User Gamma window is used to group createdgamma data as a user gamma to install the data in acamera. Five sets of gamma data at maximum can begrouped as a user gamma. The user gamma that groups
gamma data can be installed via a Memory Stick or LAN.

For Windows

a User Gamma listb User Gamma tool bar

Gamma Data window (page 16)

c User gamma entry button

a User Gamma list
The list shows the information on the user gamma.
Operations as those for gamma data can be made by rightclicking on the list.

c User gamma entry button
To enter the gamma data selected in the left Gamma Data
window in the user gamma file selected on the User
Gamma list.

Noted Selected Gamma area
Information on the gamma data registered in a user
gamma file is displayed. Clicking on the gamma data line
permits you to preview the form of the gamma curve.

In the same manner as gamma data, a user gamma has atype attribute, either Type 2.0 or Type 3.0.
Gamma data of different types cannot be included in asingle user gamma.
The type of user gamma is determined by the type of thefirst registered gamma data.
b User Gamma tool bar
Icon

Designation

FunctionNew

To create a new user
gamma file.

Delete User Gamma To delete the selected user
gamma file from the list.
The registered gamma
data are not erased(remaining in the Gamma
Data window).
Export to Memory
Stick

To export the selected user
gamma file to a Memory
Stick.
Note
Export is not executed if nogamma data are registeredin the user gamma file.
To send the selected user
gamma curve to a camera.

Send to Camera

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d Selected Gamma area

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

Icon

Designation

Function

Delete Selected Gamma To delete the selected
Data from User Gamma gamma data from thefile.
The gamma data are
not erased (remaining
in the Gamma Data
window).
Up

To move the order ofgamma data up on theregistration list.

Down

To move the order ofthe gamma data downon the registration list.

To install user gamma via a Memory Stickinto a camera

4 Using the camera’s menu, load the user gamma from

1 Create a user gamma file.

For details on menu operations on the camera, refer to theoperation manual of the camera.

New icon

For operations to export the data via LAN, see “Camera
Gamma Select Window and Gamma Send Operation
Bar” (page 29).

For Windows

1 Click on the(New) icon to display the New
User Gamma dialog box.

the Memory Stick into the camera.

2 Enter a filename for the user gamma file.

2 Register gamma data to the user gamma file.
Select the gamma data to be registered in the Gamma
Data window and click on the user gamma entry
button.
Up to five gammas can be registered. The order of theregistered gammas can be changed, using the up/
down buttons.
User gamma entry button

Gamma Data window , Selected Gamma area
Up/down buttons

3 Export the user gamma file to a Memory Stick.
Click on the(Export to Memory Stick) icon andspecify the target Memory Stick on the directory.
Export to Memory Stick icon

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows19

Graph View/Edit Window
The window displays the characteristics of the gamma
data with a graph. Editing the comments is also possible.

The window has a view mode and two edit modes(Parameter Edit mode and Custom Edit mode).

For Windows

a Window mode select buttons
b Window mode indication

Gamma send operation bar(page 29)c Tool bar“Choose cameratype” box (page 22)

d Gamma Data Information areaa Window mode select buttons
To switch between View mode for displaying the detailed
information on the selected gamma data and the edit
modes for editing the selected gamma data.
Buttone Graph Information areac Tool bar
Valid only in edit modes.
Icon

Designation

FunctionUndo

To undo the last graphoperation (invalid for thecomment areas).

Redo

To redo the last undone
operation (invalid for thecomment areas).

Restore thecurve

To restore the original status of
the curve before editing (invalid
for the comment areas).

Function
To use edit modes for editing the curveand information of gamma.
To select View mode for display only
without editing.

b Window mode indication

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Indication

Mode description

Allow tool

Graph View

View mode for confirming thecharacteristics or information on
gamma data without editing

To set the edit points in Custom
Edit mode.

Zoom out

To reduce the gamma graph.
(Clicking on the icon initiates
Expand/Reduce mode, andediting is disabled. To exit
Expand/Reduce mode, press
the ESC key or click on the
Allow tool.)

Zoom inTo expand the gamma graph.
(Clicking on the icon initiates
Expand/Reduce mode, andediting is disabled. To exit
Expand/Reduce mode, press
the ESC key or click on the
Allow tool.)Parameter Edit

Parameter Edit mode for editing
gamma data by specifying several
parameters (function added to
CvpFileEditor V4.0 and later)

Custom Edit

Custom Edit mode for editing gamma
data by setting three points on thegraph and moving the center point(function available since CvpFileEditor
V3.0 and earlier)

Functions and Operations of the Gamma WindowsIcon

Designation

Function

Delete all points Valid in Custom Edit mode.
Clicking on the icon removes all
the edit points specified on thegraph.

Move curve
holistically

To holistically move the curve invertical directions in Custom
Edit mode.
If you enter a value (%) in the
text box, the curve moves as far
as specified.

d Gamma Data Information area
The gamma data name, comment 1, and comment 2 aredisplayed.
Entering/editing of comment 1 and comment 2 is enabled
when you double-click on the respective text boxes in anedit mode.
e Graph Information area
The characteristics of gamma data are displayed in Graph
View mode. In edit modes, operations are different
between Parameter Edit mode and Custom Edit mode.
Clicking on the Edit mode switch button at the left end of
the title bar switches the modes.
Edit mode switch button

Function(Displayed in Parameter Editmode)

To select Custom Editmode for editing withthree points you specified
with the Allow tool.

(Displayed in Custom Edit
mode)

Parameter Edit mode permits you to easily create agamma curve by specifying some values (parameters)that determine the gamma.
Parameter editing can be started with either of thefollowing two methods:
1. Newly creating gamma data
Select “New Gamma Data” from the Data menu to open
the New User Gamma dialog box.
Specify Name for the gamma and press the Enter key (orclick on OK) to start editing in Parameter Edit mode.

For Windows

Auto add points Valid in Custom Edit mode,
where three adjustment points
are normally specified, using
the mouse.
Clicking on this icon after
specifying the following values
automatically adds three edit
points on the graph.
Input Point [%]: Enter thevalue for the center point to
be edited on the graph (in %).
Width [%]: Enter the value ofthe width between two points
to be edited (in %).

To start editing in Parameter Edit mode

2. Double-clicking on the gamma data on the list
whose Base is “Param”
Parameter editing is enabled for a curve for which
Parameter editing once has been done as long as the curve
has not been edited thereafter in Custom Edit mode.
The gamma data whose Base column of the list shows“Param” can be edited in Parameter Edit mode. Doubleclick on the gamma data on the list to start editing in
Parameter Edit mode.
“Param” indication

Base column

To select Parameter Editmode for editing gamma
data with parameters.
Note
Once data are edited in
Custom Edit mode, thedata can no longer edited
in Parameter Edit mode.

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Graph View/Edit window in Parameter Edit mode
Parameter Edit mode indicationa Switch to Custom Edit button
For Windows

b “Choose cameratype” box
e Draw zoned Option selection check boxesc Parameter input areaa Switch to Custom Edit button
Click on the button to switch from Parameter Edit mode
to Custom Edit mode. Note that if data have been edited
in Custom Edit mode, they cannot be returned toParameter Edit mode.
b “Choose camera type” box
The gamma data type depends on the camera model.
Select the type according to your camera.
For Type 2.0, additionally select from among Table 0 to 2.
If you wish to create gamma data of both Type 2.0 andType 3.0
Select the gamma data on the gamma data list and make aduplication by right-clicking on it and selecting “Copy”
from the context menu. Then change the Type setting.
Note

Gamma data of different types cannot be included in thesame user gamma file.

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Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windowsc Parameter input area
You can specify a value for each parameter as follows:
Icon_

Designation

Function

Sample Curve Select the basic characteristicsof the curve.
Hyper Gamma: To use hyper
gamma as the base, which
provides the middle tone withcharacteristics close to ITUR709 optimum for video
monitoring and whose highluminance area is naturallycompressed, achieving
superior gradation expression
and color reproduction. Thissetting is also used forshooting that assumes color
grading processing in
postproduction.
Log: To set characteristics close
to the sensitometriccharacteristics of negative film.
This setting is used for digitalprocessing in postproduction
equivalent to digital image
scanning for film.
Power: To set the characteristics
close to those of the luminancereproduction of a CRT.
Characteristics near the builtin ITU-R709 or INITIAL 5.0
characteristics are provided.

Icon

Function

D-Range

To specify how much of the input
light intensity (dynamic range) of
a subject to be used for output.
To use a wide range, set it to600–800%. When a large valueis specified, the middle
luminance (18% Gray) is
decreased. To increase themiddle luminance, set the
dynamic range to 400% or lessor increase the 18% Gray
setting.
The dynamic range of HDW- andHDC-series cameras is 460% at
maximum. That of F23/F35 is
800% at maximum.

White Limit

To set the upper limit of the highluminance output. The setting
must be the output level
corresponding to the White Limit
setting in postproduction or acamera system.
NoteThis adjustment determines thewhite clip of the gamma curve.
To use the value you set here,
turn the white clip of the camera
off.

18% Gray

To change the luminance of
middle tone. Set the output levelwith respect to the input level of atest chart of 18% reflection.
Note
If Hyper Gamma is selected for
Sample Curve, you cannot
specify it by a numeric value.
Move the icon on the graph,using the mouse or arrow keys.

Black

Set this item to include themaster black level of a subject in
the gamma. Normally set to 3%.
You can achieve the same
adjustment using the built-in
master black function of acamera.
Note
This item cannot be adjusted in
Scale Log mode.

_

Initial GainTo specify the gradation
expression for black parts.
Normally set to 4.5- to 5-times
gain.
To improve the S/N at black partsor emphasize the middle tone,
select a small value.

Gain

To decrease the total level while
maintaining the characteristics.
You can select among from four
values; 0 dB, –6 dB (–1 f-stop),–12 dB (–2 f-stops), and –18 dB(–3 f-stops).

Icon

Designation

Function_

Smoothing

To smoothly connect the initial
gain and the curve of the basecharacteristics. You can selectfrom among four types: off,
narrow, medium, and wide.
Selecting “narrow” affects anarrow range, and selecting“wide” affects a wide range.

d Option selection check boxes

For Windows

Designation

Black Clip Off
To turn off the Black Clip function that limits video
characteristics on the minus side. Checking the box opts
for the characteristics on the minus side to be output. Use
the output of characteristics on the minus side to maintainthe characteristics for noises. When you use this option,note that proper display may not be obtained on othermonitors. Normally it is recommended to set the black to
3 to 5% and not use this option.
Gamma Fix
To inhibit the gamma gain and step gain functions ofcameras. Sony cameras are equipped with these functions
for fine adjustments of gamma, mainly ITU-R709-based
gammas.
As these functions may not operate as precisely as you
intend when using hyper gamma or Log-based gamma
having a wide dynamic range, it is recommended to checkthis box to turn the option ON.
Knee OffThe Knee Off function forcibly turns off the Kneefunction of a camera. The purpose of this option slightly
differs between the types of gamma data.
Type 3.0: It is recommended to turn this option ON toprevent the Knee function from inadvertently being
turned on when you have created a gamma curve forusage that does not require the Knee function.
Type 2.0: As a camera of this data type has a limitation increating a high-luminance gamma curve, use thisoption to create the curve with the Knee function
activated (see the figures shown on the next page).
It is recommended to turn this option ON whencreating a gamma curve having a wide dynamic range.
If the Gamma Fix option is turned ON for a Type 2.0
curve, the Knee Off option will also be automaticallyturned ON.

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Camera Black 0 (zero)
When the black level is set for the gamma, the masterblack value of the camera must be set to 0. By turning thisoption ON, the camera’s master black is fixed to 0.
Turn this option OFF if you set the master black on thecamera.

Knee Off unchecked

For WindowsNote

The maximum point cannot be edited for a gamma file ofType 2.0.
e Draw zone
You can change the setting by directly dragging the iconon the graph with the mouse or moving it with the arrow
keys on the keyboard.
Using the View menu on the menu bar, either Scale Linear
mode or Scale Log mode can be selected for the draw
zone.
Scale Linear mode: To draw the graph by linear scaling.
Scale Log mode: To draw the graph by log scaling of the
X axis.

Knee Off checked

Operations in the draw zone in Parameter Edit mode
Scale Linear mode
Set the white clip level to determine the upper limit of the white level.
Sample Curve: Select the basic
characteristics for the sample
curve.

Adjust the initial gain (slant) that determines
the characteristics of black parts.

You can directly
enter numericvalues.

Gain: You can create a curve bydecreasing the total gain from thesample curve.

Adjust the middle tone.
Adjust the black level.

To decrease the dynamic
range value.

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Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

Clicking on a point near the maximum
point displays the adjustment buttons
at the left and right of the icon,
permitting you to adjust the dynamic
range.

To increase the dynamic
range value.

Scale Log mode

Set the white clip level to determine the upper limit of the white level.

For Windows

Adjust the initial gain (slant) that determines
the characteristics of black parts.

Sample Curve: Select the basic
characteristics for the sample
curve.

You can directly
enter numericvalues. (Theblack level cannot
be adjusted.)

Gain: You can create a curve bydecreasing the total gain from thesample curve.

Clicking on a point near the maximum
point displays the adjustment buttons
at the left and right of the icon,
permitting you to adjust the dynamic
range.

Adjust the middle tone.

To decrease the dynamic
range value.

Smoothing
The smoothing function is to smoothly connect the slopeof the initial gain and the base curve.
You can select from among four types: off, narrow,medium, and wide.

To increase the dynamic
range value.

Note

if the setting cannot be changed, owing to the limits of thecamera settings, an exclamation symbol, as shown below,
appears on the graph.

Linear curve of the initial gain

Curve after smoothing (red)Sample curve (black)Select the effective range of smoothing.

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To switch to Custom Edit mode
Custom Edit mode is used for fine editing that cannot bedone in Parameter Edit mode.
Double-clicking on a gamma data on the list whose Basecolumn does not show “Param” activates Custom Edit
mode.
For Windows

Base column

The following adjustments can be made in Custom Edit
mode:
• White level/dynamic range adjustment
See “To adjust the white level and dynamic range”(page 27).
• Black adjustment
See “To adjust the black (Scale Linear mode only)”(page 27).
• Middle tone adjustment
See “To adjust the middle tone” (page 27).
• Minus data adjustment
See “To adjust the minus data” (page 28).
• Three-point adjustment
See “To perform 3-point adjustment” (page 28).
• Vertical shift of the curve
See “To move the curve holistically in verticaldirections” (page 28).

Graph View/Edit window in Custom Edit mode

Custom Edit mode indication

The parameter input area
becomes invalid.

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Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

Editing is done in the draw zone.
For the draw zone, you can select Scale Linear mode or Scale Log mode with
the View menu. (The figure shows the draw zone in Scale Linear mode.)

Option check boxes are active.

To adjust the black (Scale Linear mode
only)

The maximum point of the curve can be adjusted by
dragging it with the mouse, without moving the zero
point.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the Set
Point Y box.

The black can be adjusted by dragging the origin point on
the X axis with the mouse.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the Set
Point Y box.

For Windows

To adjust the white level and dynamic
range

Set Point Y box
Set Point Y box

Moving the mouse to the left changes the dynamic range.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the DRange box.
D-Range box

To adjust the middle tone
When you click on the curve, an adjustment point is
added. You can change the shape of the curve by dragging
the point with the mouse.

To use the D-Range box
The D-Range box shows the abscissa value for the pointof ordinate 109.
The point of ordinate 109 is changed according to theentered abscissa value.
If a value over 9999 is entered, it is regarded as invalid,
and the curve is not modified.

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To adjust the minus data
You can adjust the data in the minus area.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the Set
Point Y box.
For Windows

Clicking on the(Move curve holistically) icon on
the tool bar activates Vertical move mode. You can movethe curve by dragging it with the mouse in this mode.
You can also move the curve by entering a value (in %) in
the box to the right of the icon then pressing the Enter key.
“Move curve holistically” icon and value input box

Set Point Y box

To perform 3-point adjustment
Perform three-point adjustment when you wish to restrict
the change area.
Specify three points on the graph, using the mouse. You
can change the curve by moving the center point. The
curve will not change in the areas outside the side twopoints.
The side points can be moved along the curve.
The center point can also be moved by entering a value in
the Set Point Y box.

Set Point Y box

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To move the curve holistically in verticaldirections

Functions and Operations of the Gamma WindowsZoom Manager Window
The Zoom manager window permits you to expand/reduce the graph in the draw zone.

b Zoom In button

You can transmit a gamma to a camera connected via
LAN or a group of gammas as a user gamma file.
The names of the gammas loaded in a camera aredisplayed, permitting you to change the current gamma
selection on the camera.

For Windows

a Graph view area

Camera Gamma Select Window andGamma Send Operation Bar

Camera Gamma Select windowc Slide bard Zoom Out buttona Camera gamma display area

a Graph view area
The purple area indicates the area displayed in the draw
zone. The mouse pointer changes to the hand icon in thisarea. Dragging it moves the view area.
b Zoom In button
Click on it to expand the graph in the draw zone.

b Radio buttons for selecting
gamma number on camera

c Slide bar
Dragging the pointer to the right with the mouse expands
the graph in the draw zone, and dragging it to the left
reduces it.

a Camera gamma display area
The names of the user gammas installed in the connectedcamera are displayed.

d Zoom Out button
Click on it to reduce the graph in the draw zone.

b Radio buttons for selecting gamma number oncameraYou can switch the user gamma on the camera by using
the radio buttons.

You can move the Zoom manager window to anywhere
over other windows.

Gamma send operation bar
a Send to Gamma (number select) box
b Auto Send check box
c Send to Camera button

a Send to Gamma (number select) box
Select the destination user gamma of the camera.
b Auto Send check box
Check this box to automatically send the data to a camera
each time you edit the graph. This is convenient toimmediately confirm the results of editing.

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

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Note

Responses to graph operations may become slower, as
data are transmitted each time you change the graph.

For Windowsc Send to Camera button
To send the gamma selected in the User Gamma window(page 18) to a camera as the user gamma of the number
specified in the Send to Gamma (number select) box.

To connect a camera

1 Connect the CvpFileEditor-installed computer to thecamera via a hub or directly via a cross cable.
Note

When connecting the computer to a camera directly,
always use a cross cable. When using a straight cable,
connect via a hub. Communication may not be
possible using other connection methods.

2 Select “Camera Setting” from the User Gamma menu
to open the Camera NetworkSetting window.

3 Enter the IP address of the camera then click on OK
to close the Camera NetworkSetting window.

Enter the IP addressof the camera.

4 Click on the Connect button at the right end of thetool bar (page 15).
The connection to the camera is established, and theindicator of the button changes color to green.
Connect button

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Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

To transmit the data to the connectedcamera1 Specify the target user gamma number with the Send
to Gamma (number select) box on the Gamma send
operation bar.

2 Click on the Send to Camera button on the Gamma
send operation bar.
The display is automatically updated when transmission
is completed.

Importing and Exporting Gamma Data Files of Other
Types

Files of gdd
Input and output data in pairs are displayed in %.

Character

Meaning

Numerical values

Input and output values are described
separated with a comma and space.

END DATAEnd of data

For Windows

In addition to ce2, the following three file types aresupported.

Files of csv
The format is almost the same as a gdd file except
commas after data values only.

The data area described in the following format:
Character

Meaning//

Comment description

NAME

Gamma name to be displayed in the
Gamma Data list.

COMMENT1

Comment 1 information

COMMENT2

Comment 2 information

XMAP

Multiplying factor for input values.
Set to 100 to indicate in %.

YMAP

Multiplying factor for output values.
Set to 100 to indicate in %.

DATE

Date of creation

BEGIN DATA

Beginning of data

Importing and Exporting Gamma Data Files of Other Types

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Files of lut
Data are described with digital codes of the specified bit
length.

Export options for a lut file
When exporting, the Lut Mapping window opens,permitting you to change the lut file format.

For Windowsa Bit Depth buttons
b Mapping buttons
c Code input boxes

d Value input boxes

a Bit Depth buttons
To specify the bit length.
b Mapping buttons
To determine whether to output the data in digital codes
or in % values.
c Code input boxes
When you select “Code” for Mapping, enter the codes for
100% White and 0% Black.
The codes can be specified independently for Input and
Output.
Character

Meaning#

Comment description

LUT: 3 X

Always enter “3” at the beginning, as data
are composed of three channels (R, G, andB).
Enter a value of the bit length for X (e.g.
1024 for 10 bits).

Numeric
valuesEnter the digital codes for output data asmuch as the required number for the
specified bit length (e.g. 1024 values of 0 to1024 for 10-bit data).
The same numeric value string must be
repeated three times, as they are required
for each of the R, G, and B channels.

d Value input boxes
When you select “Value(%)” for Mapping, specify thepercentages of the maximum values of input codes.
The X and Y values vary depending on the Bit Depth
selections.

Exporting the Inverse
Characteristics
The Inverse ability of the program enables conversion ofcamera output to a linear curve to which no gamma isapplied.
You can output the characteristics of the inverse functionof gamma data as an inverse file.
Select Export Inverse File from the Data menu.
Note

A curve of inverse characteristics cannot be imported.

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Importing and Exporting Gamma Data Files of Other Types

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of Gamma
Operation Menus
For Windows

File menu

Edit menu

Command

Shortcut

Function

In Parameter Edit modeOpen

Alt + F + O
or Ctrl + O

To open an application file(*.ce2)

Command

Shortcut

Function

Undo

New

Alt + F + N
or Ctrl + N

To create a new application
file

Alt + E + U
or Ctrl + Z

To cancel the previous curve
adjustment operation

Redo

Close

Alt + F + C

To close the current
application fileAlt + E + R
or Ctrl + Y

To execute the undone curve
adjustment operation again

RestoreAlt + E + S

Save

Alt + F + S
or Ctrl + S

To save the current
application file

To restore the curve to its
original status before editing

Zoom In

Alt + F + A

To save the current
application file under anotherfilename

Alt + E + I
or the mousewheel (+)

To expand the graph

Save As

Zoom Out

Alt + F + U

To set up screen printing

Print
Preview

Alt + F + V

To preview screen printing

Alt + E + O
or the mousewheel (–)

To reduce the graphPrint Setup

Alt + E + C

To shift to Custom Edit mode

Print

Alt + F + P
or Ctrl + P

To print the screen

CustomEdit

RecentCE2 Files

Alt + F + R +NumberTo open a recent application
file

Exit

Alt + F + E

To exit the application

Data menu
Command

Shortcut

FunctionNew

Alt + D + N

To create new gamma data in
Parameter Edit mode

Library

Alt + D + L

To read gamma data from alibrary

ImportAlt + D + I

To read a file of anotherformat as gamma data

ExportAlt + D + E

To export the current gamma
data to a file of anotherformat.

ExportAlt + D + V
Inverse FileTo export inverse
characteristics as an inverse
file

In Custom Edit mode
Command

Shortcut

Function

Undo

Alt + E + U
or Ctrl + Z

To cancel the previous curve
adjustment operation

Redo

Alt + E + R
or Ctrl + Y

To execute the undone curve
adjustment operation again

RestoreAlt + E + S

To restore the curve to its
original status before editing

Zoom In

Alt + E + I
or the mousewheel (+)

To expand the graph

Zoom Out

Alt + E + O
or the mousewheel (–)

To reduce the graph

Auto Add
PointsAlt + E + A

To automatically add threeedit points for the curve

Delete All
PointsAlt + E + D

To delete all the edit points
on the curve

Move

Alt + E + M

To turn Vertical Move modeon or off

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of Gamma Operation Menus

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User Gamma menu

For Windows

Command

Shortcut

FunctionNew

Alt + U + N

To create a new user
gamma file

ExportAlt + U + E

To export the selecteduser gamma to a Memory
Stick

CameraSetting

Alt + U + S

To set the IP address ofthe camera

View menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Data List

Alt + V + D

To turn the Gamma Data andUser Gamma windows on or
off

CameraGamma
SelectAlt + V + C

To turn the Camera Control
window on or off

Graph

Alt + V + G

To turn the Graph View/Editwindow on or off

Zoom
ManagerAlt + V + Z

To turn the Zoom manager
window on or off

Scale
LinearAlt + V + N

To draw the graph by linear
scaling

Scale Log

Alt + V + L

To draw the graph by log
scaling of the X axis

Mode menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Gamma

Alt + M + G

To select Gamma operation
mode

MLUT

Alt + M + M

To select MLUT operation
mode

Help menu

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Command

Shortcut

Function

About

Alt + H + A

To display the software
version

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of Gamma Operation Menus

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows
Window Layout

Connect button
Click on the button to connect or disconnect
communication with a camera. When connection
is established, the indicator changes color from
red to green.
For details, see “To connect a camera” (page 45).

Gamma/MLUT select tabs
(page 16)
CE file operation buttons(page 16)

For Windows

If you click on the MLUT tab, the following MLUT windows are displayed:

MLUT Data window (page 36)
Used for MLUT data management.
MLUT Group window (page 37)
Used for MLUT group management
for grouping MLUT data to installthem in a camera.

Menu bar (page 47)

MLUT Adjust window (page 39)
You can adjust the CDL values by using
the keyboard or the mouse.

Camera MLUT window (page 44)
Used to transmit MLUT data via LAN or tochange the MLUT selection on the camera.

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MLUT Data Window
Manage MLUT data in the MLUT Data window.
a MLUT Data tool bar
For Windows

b MLUT Data list

a MLUT Data tool bar
Icon

Designation

FunctionNew

To create a new MLUT.

ImportTo import an ASC CDL file.
For details, see “File Types
for MLUT” (page 46).

DeleteTo delete the specified
MLUT data.

b MLUT Data list
Designation Contents

36

Name

Designation of the MLUT data, which isdisplayed on the camera menu screen when
the data are installed in a camera.

Work SpaceType of gamma (S-Log A, Cineon, etc.)
converted in ICT (input conversion
transform).
Select the same Gamma setting to be used
for grading in postproduction.

ASC CDLWhether any ASC CDL adjustment value isincluded in the MLUT data
ON: Included
OFF: Not included

DisplayGamma setting for display outputs(Default: ITU-R709)

Comment

Additional information on the MLUT.
Up to 1000 characters can be entered.
The information is not added in data
exporting.

UpdateThe year, month, day, and time of updating
are displayed.

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

MLUT Group window (page 37)

Clicking on the title of each column changes the display
order on the list.
Right-clicking on an MLUT data line permits you toimport or export an MLUT or ASC CDL, create another
MLUT, delete or rename the data, or edit the comment.

MLUT Group Window
The MLUT Group window is used to group created
MLUT data as user MLUTs to install the data in a camera

via a Memory Stick or a LAN. Five sets of MLUT data at
maximum can be grouped as an MLUT group.

b MLUT Group tool bar

MLUT Data window (page 36)

c MLUT Group entry button

a MLUT Group list
The list shows the information on the MLUT group.
Operations as those for MLUT data can be made by rightclicking on the list.

Icon

Designation

FunctionNew

To create a new MLUT
group.

DeleteTo delete the selected
MLUT group from the list.
The registered MLUT data
are not erased (remaining
in the MLUT Data window).

ExportTo export the selected
MLUT group as a file of lut
type to a Memory Stick.

d Selected MLUT aread Selected MLUT area
Information on the MLUT data registered for an MLUT
group is displayed.
Icon

b MLUT Group tool bar

For Windows

a MLUT Group list

Designation

Function

Delete MLUT

To delete the selected MLUT
data from the group.
The MLUT data are not erased(remaining in the MLUT Data
window).

Up

To move the order of MLUT
data up on the registration list.

Down

To move the order of the MLUT
data down on the registration
list.

Note
Export is not executed if no
MLUT data are registeredin the MLUT group.
To send the selected MLUT
group to a camera.
Send to camera

c MLUT Group entry button
To enter the MLUT data selected in the left MLUT Data
window in the MLUT group selected on the MLUT
Group list.

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows37

To install an MLUT group via a Memory
Stick into a camera

1 Create an MLUT group.

4 Open the USER GAMMA page of the camera’s FILE
menu, load the MLUT group from the Memory Stickinto the camera with the MONI LUT READ function.

5 Set MLUT/PB MIX to MLUT and select the type for

For Windows

1 Click on the(New) icon to display the New
MLUT Group dialog box.
New icon

MLUT SEL on the PB/MONI LUT page of thecamera’s OPERATION menu.
For details on menu operations on the camera, refer to theoperation manual of the camera.
For operations to export the data via LAN, see “Camera
MLUT Select Window and MLUT Send Operation Bar”
(page 44).

2 Enter a filename for the MLUT group.

2 Register MLUT data for the MLUT group.
Select the MLUT data to be registered in the MLUT
Data window and click on the MLUT Group entry
button.
Up to five MLUTs can be registered. The order of theregistered MLUTs can be changed, using the up/
down buttons.
MLUT Group entry button

MLUT Data window , Selected MLUT area
Up/down buttons

3 Export the MLUT group to a Memory Stick.
Click on the(Export) icon and specify the target
Memory Stick on the directory.
Export icon

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Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

MLUT Adjust Window
The MLUT Adjust window permits you to adjust the
CDL information of the selected MLUT.

a MLUT information area

For Windows

MLUT send operation bar (page 44)

b CDL graph information area

a MLUT information area
The MLUT data name and any comment are displayed.
Entering/editing of the comment is enabled when you
double-click on the text box.
b CDL graph information area
The CDL-related information is displayed.
This area enables you to select the ICT (input conversion
transform) and OCT (output conversion transform) types
and adjust the CDL values.
The area is grayed and inoperative when no MLUT is
selected in the MLUT Data window (page 36) or an
MLUT group is selected in the MLUT Group window(page 37).
It has multiple operation modes, CDL OFF, CDL Edit,and Sub Edit, and operable items are different among themodes.
Note

Operation is enabled only when the camera gamma is SLog A with V4.3.

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

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CDL OFF Mode
When you select an MLUT whose CDL attribute is OFF
in the MLUT Data window (page 36), the CDL graphinformation area enters CDL OFF mode, activating the
For Windows

a ICT selection box

b ASC CDL ON checkbox

a ICT (Input Conversion Transform) selection box
When using ASC CDL, set it according to the WorkSpace to be used in postproduction. When ASC CDL is
not used, this setting is invalid, as conversion to the
gamma set in OCT (output conversion transform) is
made.
Designation Contents
S-Log toScene
LinearTo convert S-Log A to Scene Linear.
The OCT indication shows “Scene Linear toxxx.”

S-Log toCineonTo convert S-Log A to Cineon.
The OCT indication shows “Cineon to xxx.”

OFF

No conversion is made. S-Log A is usedwithout conversion.

b ASC CDL ON checkbox
When you check this box, the CDL graph information
area switches to CDL Edit mode (page 41), activating the
CDL edit area.
The ASC CDL attribute of the selected MLUT becomes
ON when the box is checked. It returns to OFF when thebox is unchecked.
If you select ASC CDL ON for an MLUT whose Display
Gamma is other than ITU-R709, an alarm message isdisplayed and Display Gamma is forcibly changed to
ITU-R709.

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Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

ICT selection box, ASC CDL ON checkbox, and OCT
indication/Display Gamma selection button.

CDL edit area (page 41)

c OCT indication/Display Gamma select buttonc OCT (Output Conversion Transform) indication/
Display Gamma select button
The gamma for output to displays can be selected.
When ASC CDL is ON, it is forcibly set to ITU-R709.
When ASC CDL is OFF, user gamma selection isenabled. When you click on the button, the Display
Gamma selection dialog opens, permitting you to selectthe user gamma to be applied to displays.

Note

This setting converts S-Log A of the main line to theselected gamma.
There are two types of data included on the Gamma list
with V4.3 MLUT data; Library data and gamma data ofType 3.0.
Selecting a gamma of Type 3.0 here disables operations,such as deletion, renaming, and editing of the gamma in
Gamma Operation mode.

CDL Edit Mode
When you check the ASC CDL ON checkbox or select an
MLUT whose CDL attribute is ON, the CDL graphinformation area enters CDL Edit mode.

For Windows

ASC CDL ON checkbox (page 40)

The Dmin/Dmax button and the CDL edit area become
operable and the default values and thumbnail images of
17 CDL items are displayed.
The Display Gamma select button (page 40) is disabled inthis mode.

a CDL edit areab Dmin/Dmax button

a CDL edit area
The default values and thumbnail images of the ASC
CDL adjustment items (Slop, Offset, Lift, Gamma, andSaturation) are displayed. For Slop, Offset, Lift, andGamma, the master, R, G, and B values are displayed.
Clicking on a thumbnail image opens the edit window(see page 42) for the corresponding item.
b Dmin/Dmax button
Clicking on this button opens the Dmin/Dmax window,
enabling the adjustments.

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CDL Edit Windows
Clicking on a thumbnail image in the CDL edit area in
CDL Edit mode opens the edit window for thecorresponding item. This permits you to adjust the CDL
value, using the mouse or keyboard.

Example: Slope R
For Windows

a CDL value input box

b CDL Sub edit tool bar

c Guide for CDL value fine-adjustment

d CDL Sub edit zone

a CDL value input box
Adjustment is achieved by entering a value.
The range of adjustment values differ among the items. If
you enter a value out of the range, an error message isdisplayed.
Icon

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Designation

Function

Slope M

0 to 99.990

Offset M-1 to 1

Lift M

0 to 99.990

Gamma M

0 to 140

Slope R

0 to 99.990

Offset R-1 to 1

Lift R

0 to 99.990

Gamma R

0 to 140

Slope G

0 to 99.990

Offset G-1 to 1

Lift G

0 to 99.990

Gamma G

0 to 140

Slope B

0 to 99.990

Offset B-1 to 1

Lift B

0 to 99.990

Gamma B

0 to 140

Saturation

0 to 2Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

e Close buttonb CDL Sub Edit Tool bar
For edit reoperation or switching M, R, G, and B edit
windows for Slope, Offset, Lift or Gamma.
Icon

Designation

FunctionUndo

To undo the last operation.

Redo

To redo the last undone
operation.

Restore

To restore the original status of
the item.

Master

To switch to the edit window of
the master value of the same
item.

Red

To switch to the edit window of
the R value of the same item.

Green

To switch to the edit window of
the G value of the same item.

Blue

To switch to the edit window of
the B value of the same item.

c Guides for CDL value fine-adjustment
Operation guides for fine-adjustment from the keyboard
are displayed.

Offset adjustment (example: R)d CDL Sub edit zone
You can edit Slope, Offset, Lift, Gamma, and Saturation.
Slope: For an effect equivalent to ISO sensitivity
adjustment of the camera or the f-stop adjustment of
the lens.
Offset: For black level adjustment without changing theoverall contrast.
Lift: For black level adjustment while maintaining highluminance areas.
Gamma: To change the brightness at middle luminance.
Saturation: To adjust vividness of colors.

For Windows

Example: Shift + r R T t ±0.1
Pressing an arrow key with the Shift key held pressedmoves the adjustment point (icon) by 0.1 on the graph in
the direction of the arrow.

Lift adjustment (example: R)

Notes• Adjustments are performed in the sequence of Slope,
Offset, then Gamma. Lift is adjusted internally, using
Slope and Offset.
• The saturation function for ASC CDL is applied formonitor images only. It is different from “Saturation” of
the MAINTENANCE menu of cameras.
In the edit zone for Slope, Offset, Lift, and Gamma, you
can change the value by directly dragging the icon
(common to that for the CDL value input box) displayedon the graph with the mouse or moving it with arrow keys
on the keyboard (see “Guides for CDL value fineadjustment” above). The gray line indicates the default
setting.
In the edit zone for Saturation, you can change the value
by directly dragging the slide bar with the mouse or
moving it with arrow keys.

Gamma adjustment (example: R)

Slope adjustment (example: R)

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Saturation adjustment

Camera MLUT Select Window and
MLUT Send Operation Bar

For Windows

You can transmit an MLUT to a camera connected via
LAN or a group of MLUTs as an MLUT group.
The names of the MLUTs loaded in a camera aredisplayed, permitting you to change the current MLUT
selection on the camera.

Camera MLUT Select windowb Preset MLUT display aread Close button
Clicking on the button closes the edit window, returning
to CDL Edit mode. (You can also close the edit window
by pressing the space bar.)a MLUT ON checkbox

c Radio buttons for selecting
camera MLUT
d User MLUT display area

a MLUT ON checkbox
Check this box to operate MLUTs in the camera
connected via LAN.
The checkbox is not effective when no LAN connection
is established or the camera version is 1.5 or earlier.
b Preset MLUT display area
The names of the default MLUTs in the connected camera
are displayed. You can switch the preset MLUT installedin the camera by using the radio buttons.
c Radio buttons for selecting MLUT on the camera
You can switch the MLUT on the camera by using theradio buttons.
d User MLUT display area
The names of the User MLUTs installed in the connectedcamera are displayed.

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Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

MLUT send operation bar

Enter the IP address of the camera.

a Send to MLUT (number select) box
b Auto Send check box
c Send to Camera button
For Windows

4 Click on the Connect button at the right end of thetool bar (page 35).
The connection to the camera is established, and theindicator of the button changes color to green.
Connect button

a Send to MLUT (number select) box
Select the destination MLUT number of the camera.
b Auto Send check box
Check this box to automatically send the data to a camera
each time you edit the CDL. This is convenient toimmediately confirm the results of editing.

To transmit the data to the connectedcameraNote

Responses to operations may become slower, as data aretransmitted each time you change the setting.
c Send to Camera button
To send the MLUT selected in the MLUT data window(page 36) to a camera as the MLUT data of the number
specified in the Send to MLUT (number select) box.

To connect a camera

1 Specify the target MLUT number with the Send to
MLUT (number select) box on the MLUT send
operation bar.

2 Click on the Send to Camera button on the MLUT
send operation bar.
The display is automatically updated when transmission
is completed.

1 Connect the CvpFileEditor-installed computer to thecamera via a hub or directly via a cross cable.
Note

When connecting the computer to a camera directly,
always use a cross cable. When using a straight cable,
connect via a hub. Communication may not be
possible using other connection methods.

2 Select “Camera Setting” from the MLUT Groupmenu to open the Ethernet Setting window.

3 Enter the IP address specified by the NETWORK
menu of the camera then click on OK to close the
Ethernet Setting window.

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File Types for MLUT
For Windows

Files of lut type is used when exporting MLUTs to a
Memory Stick.
To exchange ASC CDL with another system, use files of
cdl type.

Character

Meaning

LUT: 3

Always enter “3” at the beginning, as data
are composed of three channels (R, G, andB).
Enter a value of the bit length for X (e.g.
1024 for 10 bits).

Numeric
valuesEnter the digital codes for output data asmuch as the required number for the
specified bit length (e.g. 1024 values of 0 to1024 for 10-bit data).
The same numeric value string must be
repeated three times, as they are required
for each of the R, G, and B channels.

Files of lut
Data are described with digital codes of the specified bit
length.

Files of cdl

The data area described in the following format:

Character46

Meaning#

Comment description#$

Name of the gamma used in the MLUT#%

Name of the display gamma#?

CDL information

File Types for MLUT

Character

Meaning

Input Description

Name of the gamma used in the MLUT

Viewing
Description

Name of the display gamma

Slope

Values for R, G and B channels of theslope

OffsetValues for R, G and B channels of theoffsetGamma

Values for R, G and B channels of the
gamma

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT
Operation Menus
Command

Shortcut

Function

RestoreAlt + E + T

To restore the CDL to its
original status before editing

Command

Shortcut

Function

Slope

Alt + E + S

OpenAlt + F + O
or Ctrl + O

To open an application file(*.ce2)To open the CDL Slopeadjustment window

OffsetAlt + E + O

NewAlt + F + N
or Ctrl + N

To create a new application
file

To open the CDL Offset
adjustment window

Lift

Alt + E + L

Close

Alt + F + C

To close the current
application file

To open the CDL Lift
adjustment window

Gamma

Alt + E + G

Save

Alt + F + S
or Ctrl + S

To save the current
application file

To open the CDL Gamma
adjustment window

Saturation

Alt + E + A

Alt + F + A

To save the current
application file under anotherfilename

To open the CDL Saturation
adjustment window

Save As

Print Setup

Alt + F + U

To set up screen printing

Print
Preview

Alt + F + V

To preview screen printing

Print

Alt + F + P
or Ctrl + P

To print the screen

RecentCE2 Files

Alt + F + R +NumberTo open a recent application
file

Exit

Alt + F + E

To exit the application

Data menu
Command

Shortcut

FunctionNew

Alt + D + G

To create new MLUT data

ImportAlt + D + I

To read a file of anotherformat as MLUT data

ExportMLUT

Alt + D + E

To export the current MLUT
data to a file of anotherformat.

Export ASC Alt + D + V
CDL

To export the current ASC
CDL data to a file of anotherformat.

Edit menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Undo

Alt + E + U
or Ctrl + Z

To cancel the previous CDL
adjustment operation

Redo

Alt + E + R
or Ctrl + Y

To execute the undone CDL
adjustment operation again

Dmin/Dmax Alt + E + D

For Windows

File menu

To open the Dmin/Dmax
adjustment window

Group menu
Command

Shortcut

FunctionNew

Alt + G + N

To create a new MLUT
group

ExportAlt + G + E

To export the selected
MLUT group to a Memory
Stick

CameraSetting

Alt + G + C

To set the IP address ofthe camera

View menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Data List

Alt + V + D

To turn the MLUT Data and
MLUT Group windows on or
off

CameraMLUT
SelectAlt + V + C

To turn the Camera MLUT
Select window on or off

MLUT
AdjustAlt + V + M

To turn the MLUT Adjust
window on or off

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT Operation Menus

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Mode menu

For Windows

Command

Shortcut

Function

Gamma

Alt + M + G

To activate Gamma
Operation mode

MLUT

Alt + M + M

To activate MLUT Operation
mode

Help menu

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Command

Shortcut

Function

About

Alt + H + A

To display the software
version

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT Operation Menus

For Mac OS
How to use the application on Mac OS

Installation of theProgram

To Install

1 Start up the installation program.
The Welcome window of the Setup Wizard opens.

Operational Environment for
CvpFileEditor
For Mac OS

A computer that meets the following:CPU
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo equivalent or higher
Memory2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
Display
Screen resolution 1280×800 or moreOS
• Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (64-bit version)• Mac OS X 10.9.3 Mavericks (64-bit version)

2 Click on the Continue button in the Welcome
window.
The License Agreement window opens.

Note

When using this software in a Mac OS 10.9.3 Mavericks
environment, operation with cameras connected via LAN
is not supported. Perform operations usng a Memory
Stick. Delayed refreshing of displays may occur duringediting operations when cameras are connected via LAN.

3 Click on the Continue button.
The Confirmation window pops up.

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Installation of the Program4 Click on the Agree button.

To Uninstall

The Standard Install window opens.
Move the CvpFileEditor Folder (Default; /Application/
CvpFileEditor) to the Trash.

For Mac OS

To change the disk to install the CvpFileEditor, clickon the Change Install Location button to change it on
the Destination Select window. Clicking on theContinue button restores the Standard Install window.

5 Click on the Install button.
The Password input window opens.

6 Enter the Name and Password specified for thecomputer and click on the OK button.
Installation begins.
When installation is completed, a completion window
opens.

7 Click on the Close button to close the completion
window.

Installation of the Program51

Basic Operation Flow

For Mac OS

The flow of gamma and MLUT creation is roughly
indicated below.

3. Importing data of different systems
When you wish to install data created with anothergrading tool, use the import function.
Select “Import File” from the Data menu for the Gamma
operation windows (page 53).

Starting operation

For details, see “Importing and Exporting Gamma Data
Files of Other Types” (page 69).

Start up CvpFileEditor and open the sample file or an
existing ce2 file by selecting “Open” or “New” from theFile menu or using the CE file operation button (page 54).
The Gamma operation windows (page 53) will be
displayed.

Creating MLUT data

Switching between Gamma and
MLUT operation windows
The Gamma and MLUT select tabs (page 54) located on
the left of the operation windows permit you to switch
between Gamma operation windows (page 53) and
MLUT operation windows (page 73).
Switching is also possible using Mode menu on the menu
bar.
Note

You cannot switch between Gamma and MLUT when thecamera is connected via LAN. An error message appears
if you click on the Gamma or MLUT tab.

Creating gamma data
There are three methods for creating gamma data.
1. Newly creating gamma data (using Parameter
Edit mode)
Select “New” from the Data menu for the Gamma
operation windows (page 53) to create new gamma data.
Parameter Edit mode is selected to permit you to enter thecharacteristics required for gamma.
For details, see “To start editing in Parameter Edit mode”(page 59).
2. Loading library data and edit them in Custom
Edit mode
You can select fundamental characteristics, such as ITUR709, Hyper Gamma, or S-LOG, from the library andfinely adjust them in Custom Edit mode.
To load the library data, select “Library” from the Datamenu for the Gamma operation windows (page 53) thenstart editing.

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For details, see “To import library data” (page 55) and“To switch to Custom Edit mode” (page 64).

Basic Operation Flow

Select “New” from the Data menu for the MLUT
operation windows (page 73) to create new MLUT data.
You can add CDL information to the created MLUT byusing the ASC CDL adjustment function.

Installing the gamma data in acameraThe data can be installed in the camera via a Memory
Stick or LAN.
1. Via a Memory Stick
Gamma or MLUT data (five sets at maximum) areinstalled as a file. The user gamma or MLUT data in thecamera are overwritten.
For details, see “To install user gamma via a Memory
Stick into a camera” (page 57) or “To install MLUT
group via a Memory Stick into a camera” (page 76).
2. Via LAN
This is valid only for an F23/F35 having LAN control
capability. You can directly transmit data being edited tothe camera.
Note

Installation via LAN is only supported in Mac OS X 10.8
Mountain Lion. In a Mac OS X 10.9.3 Mavericks
environment, do not connect via LAN and perform
installation via a Memory Stick.
For details, see “Camera Gamma Select Window andGamma Send Operation Bar” (page 67) or “Camera
MLUT Select Window and MLUT Send Operation Bar”
(page 82).

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows
Window Layout
The following windows are used for gamma operations:Gamma Data window (page 54)
Used for gamma data management.

CE file operation buttons (page 54)
Menu bar (page 71)

Graph View/Edit window (page 58)
Displays gamma curves and various gamma data.
You can edit the data by entering parameters or
operating the mouse.

For Mac OS

Gamma/MLUT buttons

Connect button
Click on the button to connect or disconnect
communication with a camera. When connection isestablished, the indicator changes color from red to green.
For details, see “To connect a camera” (page 68).

User Gamma window (page 56)
Used for user gamma file
management for grouping gamma
data to install them in a camera.

Select Camera Gamma window (page 67)
Used to transmit gamma data via LAN or tochange the gamma selection on thecamera.

Zoom manager window(page 67)
Used to expand/reduce
the size of the graph orchange the display area.

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CE File Operation Buttons

Gamma/MLUT select tabs

Operate CE2 files.

Select the operation mode.

Icon

For Mac OS

Designation

Function

Icon

Open CE2 file

To open an existing ce2
file.

Save CE2 file

To save the ce2 file.

Save As CE2 file

To the ce2 file with anotherfilename.

Designation

FunctionGamma

To select Gamma operation
mode.

MLUT

To select MLUT operation
mode.

Gamma Data Window
Manage gamma data in the Gamma Data window.
a Gamma Data tool bar
User Gamma window (page 56)

b Gamma Data lista Gamma Data tool bar
Icon

Designation

Function

Designation Contents

New

To newly create gamma
data. Parameter Edit mode
is automatically activated.

Name

Designation of the gamma data, which isdisplayed on the camera menu screen whenbeing installed in a camera.

Import File

To import a file (gdd, csv,
or lut file) and convert it to
gamma data.
For details, see “Importingand Exporting Gamma
Data Files of Other Types”(page 69).

Type

Import Library

To import gamma datafrom the internal libraries
of CvpFileEditor.

Type of gamma data. Note that the type of
gamma depends on the camera model.
3.0: F23, F35, HDC-1000/1500 series
cameras, SRW-9000, HDC-2000 series,
PMW-F55
2.0: HDC-950, HDW-F900/F900R, etc.
The type can be changed in the Graph View/
Edit window when editing the gamma data.

Comment1

A short comment to be displayed on thecamera menu screen.
You can enter up to 12 alphanumericcharacters.

File Delete54

b Gamma Data list

To delete the specified
gamma data.

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

Designation Contents
Comment2

A comment to be recorded inside
CvpFileEditor.
Up to 1000 characters can be entered.

Base

Information on the original data of the
gamma. If one of the libraries was used, thename of the library is displayed. For a newly
created gamma, “Param” (abbreviation for
Parameter Edit mode) is displayed.

UpdateThe year, month, day, and time of updating
are displayed.
For Mac OS

Clicking on the title of each column changes the display
order on the list.
Right-clicking on a gamma data line permits you to enter
comments, rename, copy, or delete the data.

To import library data
Clicking on the(Import Library) icon on the tool bar
or selecting “Library” from the Data menu opens theImport Library window, which permits you to selectinternal library data.

Move the Library data to be imported to the Import list by
clicking on the Add button.
Use the Delete button to remove it from the Import list.
When you specify the gamma data in the Library list, thecomment 1 and comment 2 for the selected data aredisplayed in the respective columns.
Note

If there is a gamma having the same name as a library to
be imported in the Gamma Data window, the name of theimported file will be automatically changed by adding a
number (1, 2, etc. in ascending order) to the end of theoriginal name. If the name exceeds 12 characters when anumber is added, the last character will be replaced with
the number so that the name will not exceed 12
characters.

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows55

User Gamma Window
The User Gamma window is used to group createdgamma data as a user gamma to install the data in acamera. Five sets of gamma data at maximum can begrouped as a user gamma. The user gamma that groups
gamma data can be installed via a Memory Stick or LAN.

a User Gamma listb User Gamma tool bar

Gamma Data window (page 54)
For Mac OS

c User gamma entry button

a User Gamma list
The list shows the information on the user gamma.
Operations as those for gamma data can be made by rightclicking on the list.

d Selected Gamma area

Icon

Designation

Function
To send the selected user
gamma curve to a camera.

Send to camera
Note

In the same manner as gamma data, a user gamma has atype attribute, either Type 2.0 or Type 3.0.
Gamma data of different types cannot be included in asingle user gamma.
The type of user gamma is determined by the type of thefirst registered gamma data.
b User Gamma tool bar
Icon

Designation

FunctionNew

To create a new user
gamma file.

Delete User Gamma To delete the selected user
gamma file from the list.
The registered gamma
data are not erased(remaining in the Gamma
Data window).
Export to Memory
Stickd Selected Gamma area
Information on the gamma data registered in a user
gamma file is displayed. Clicking on the gamma data line
permits you to preview the form of the gamma curve.
Icon

Designation

Functions and Operations of the Gamma Windows

Function

Delete Selected Gamma To delete the selected
Data from User Gamma gamma data from thefile.
The gamma data are
not erased (remaining
in the Gamma Data
window).
Up

To move the order ofgamma data up on theregistration list.

Down

To move the order ofthe gamma data downon the registration list.

To export the selected user
gamma file to a Memory
Stick.
Note
Export is not executed if nogamma data are registeredin the user gamma file.

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c User gamma entry button
To enter the gamma data selected in the left Gamma Data
window in the user gamma file selected on the User
Gamma list.

To install user gamma via a Memory Stickinto a camera

4 Using the camera’s menu, load the user gamma from

1 Create a user gamma file.

For details on menu operations on the camera, refer to theoperation manual of the camera.

1 Click on the(New) icon to display the New
User Gamma dialog box.
New iconthe Memory Stick into the camera.

For operations to export the data via LAN, see “Camera
Gamma Select Window and Gamma Send Operation
Bar” (page 67).

For Mac OS

2 Enter a filename for the user gamma file.

2 Register gamma data to the user gamma file.
Select the gamma data to be registered in the Gamma
Data window and click on the user gamma entry
button.
Up to five gammas can be registered. The order of theregistered gammas can be changed, using the up/
down buttons.
User gamma entry button

Gamma Data window , Selected Gamma area
Up/down buttons

3 Export the user gamma file to a Memory Stick.
Click on the(Export to Memory Stick) icon andspecify the target Memory Stick on the directory.
Export to Memory Stick icon

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Graph View/Edit Window
The window displays the characteristics of the gamma
data with a graph. Editing the comments is also possible.

The window has a view mode and two edit modes(Parameter Edit mode and Custom Edit mode).

a Window mode select buttons
b Window mode indication

Gamma send operation bar(page 67)

c Tool bar

For Mac OS“Choose cameratype” box
(page 60)d Gamma Data Information areaa Window mode select buttons
To switch between View mode for displaying the detailed
information on the selected gamma data and the edit
modes for editing the selected gamma data.
Buttone Graph Information areac Tool bar
Valid only in edit modes.
Icon

Designation

FunctionUndo

To undo the last graphoperation (invalid for thecomment areas)Redo

To redo the last undone
operation (invalid for thecomment areas)

Restore thecurve

To restore the original status of
the curve before editing (invalid
for the comment areas).

Function
To use edit modes for editing the curveand information of gamma.
To select View mode for display only
without editing.

b Window mode indication

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Indication

Mode description

Allow tool

Graph View

View mode for confirming thecharacteristics or information on
gamma data without editing

To set the edit points in Custom
Edit mode.

Zoom out

To reduce the gamma graph.
(Clicking on the icon initiates
Expand/Reduce mode, andediting is disabled. To exit
Expand/Reduce mode, press
the ESC key or click on the
Allow tool.)

Zoom inTo expand the gamma graph.
(Clicking on the icon initiates
Expand/Reduce mode, andediting is disabled. To exit
Expand/Reduce mode, press
the ESC key or click on the
Allow tool.)Parameter Edit

Parameter Edit mode for editing
gamma data by specifying several
parameters (function added to
CvpFileEditor V4.0 and later)

Custom Edit

Custom Edit mode for editing gamma
data by setting three points on thegraph and moving the center point(function available since CvpFileEditor
V3.0 and earlier)

Functions and Operations of the Gamma WindowsIcon

Designation

Function

Delete all points Valid in Custom Edit mode.
Clicking on the icon removes all
the edit points specified on thegraph.

Move curve
holistically

To holistically move the curve invertical directions in Custom
Edit mode.
If you enter a value (%) in the
text box, the curve moves as far
as specified.

d Gamma Data Information area
The gamma data name, comment 1, and comment 2 aredisplayed.
Entering/editing of comment 1 and comment 2 is enabled
when you double-click on the respective text boxes in anedit mode.
e Graph Information area
The characteristics of gamma data are displayed in Graph
View mode. In edit modes, operations are different
between Parameter Edit mode and Custom Edit mode.
Clicking on the Edit mode switch button at the left end of
the title bar switches the modes.
Edit mode switch button

Function(Displayed in Parameter Editmode)

To select Custom Editmode for editing withthree points you specified
with the Allow tool.

(Displayed in Custom Edit
mode)

Parameter Edit mode permits you to easily create agamma curve by specifying some values (parameters)that determine the gamma.
Parameter editing can be started with either of thefollowing two methods:
1. Newly creating gamma data
Select “New Gamma Data” from the Data menu to open
the New User Gamma dialog box.
Specify Name for the gamma and press the Enter key (orclick on OK) to start editing in Parameter Edit mode.
2. Double-clicking on the gamma data on the list
whose Base is “Param”
Parameter editing is enabled for a curve for which
Parameter editing once has been done as long as the curve
has not been edited thereafter in Custom Edit mode.
The gamma data whose Base column of the list shows“Param” can be edited in Parameter Edit mode. Doubleclick on the gamma data on the list to start editing in
Parameter Edit mode.

For Mac OS

Auto add points Valid in Custom Edit mode,
where three adjustment points
are normally specified, using
the mouse.
Clicking on this icon after
specifying the following values
automatically adds three edit
points on the graph.
Input Point [%]: Enter thevalue for the center point to
be edited on the graph (in %).
Width [%]: Enter the value ofthe width between two points
to be edited (in %).

To start editing in Parameter Edit mode

“Param” indication

Base column

To select Parameter Editmode for editing gamma
data with parameters.
Note
Once data are edited in
Custom Edit mode, thedata can no longer edited
in Parameter Edit mode.

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Graph View/Edit window in Parameter Edit mode
Parameter Edit mode indicationa Switch to Custom Edit buttonb “Choose cameratype” box
For Mac OSe Draw zonec Parameter input areaa Switch to Custom Edit button
Click on the button to switch from Parameter Edit mode
to Custom Edit mode. Note that if data have been edited
in Custom Edit mode, they cannot be returned toParameter Edit mode.
b “Choose camera type” box
The gamma data type depends on the camera model.
Select the type according to your camera.
For Type 2.0, additionally select from among Table 0 to 2.
If you wish to create gamma data of both Type 2.0 andType 3.0
Select the gamma data on the gamma data list and make aduplication by right-clicking on it and selecting “Copy”
from the context menu. Then change the Type setting.
Note

Gamma data of different types cannot be included in thesame user gamma file.

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d Option check boxesc Parameter input area
You can specify a value for each parameter as follows:
Icon_

Designation

Function

Sample Curve Select the basic characteristicsof the curve.
Hyper Gamma: To use hyper
gamma as the base, which
provides the middle tone withcharacteristics close to ITUR709 optimum for video
monitoring and whose highluminance area is naturallycompressed, achieving
superior gradation expression
and color reproduction. Thissetting is also used forshooting that assumes color
grading processing in
postproduction.
Log: To set characteristics close
to the sensitometriccharacteristics of negative film.
This setting is used for digitalprocessing in postproduction
equivalent to digital image
scanning for film.
Power: To set the characteristics
close to those of the luminancereproduction of a CRT.
Characteristics near the builtin ITU-R709 or INITIAL 5.0
characteristics are provided.

Icon

Function

D-Range

To specify how much of the input
light intensity (dynamic range) of
a subject to be used for output.
To use a wide range, set it to600–800%. When a large valueis specified, the middle
luminance (18% Gray) is
decreased. To increase themiddle luminance, set the
dynamic range to 400% or lessor increase the 18% Gray
setting.
The dynamic range of HDW- andHDC-series cameras is 460% at
maximum. That of F23/F35 is
800% at maximum.

White Limit

To set the upper limit of the highluminance output. The setting
must be the output level
corresponding to the White Limit
setting in postproduction or acamera system.
NoteThis adjustment determines thewhite clip of the gamma curve.
To use the value you set here,
turn the white clip of the camera
off.

18% Gray

To change the luminance of
middle tone. Set the output levelwith respect to the input level of atest chart of 18% reflection.
Note
If Hyper Gamma is selected for
Sample Curve, you cannot
specify it by a numeric value.
Move the icon on the graph,using the mouse or arrow keys.

Black

Set this item to include themaster black level of a subject in
the gamma. Normally set to 3%.
You can achieve the same
adjustment using the built-in
master black function of acamera.
Note
This item cannot be adjusted in
Scale Log mode.

_

Initial GainTo specify the gradation
expression for black parts.
Normally set to 4.5- to 5-times
gain.
To improve the S/N at black partsor emphasize the middle tone,
select a small value.

Gain

To decrease the total level while
maintaining the characteristics.
You can select among from four
values; 0 dB, –6 dB (–1 f-stop),–12 dB (–2 f-stops), and –18 dB(–3 f-stops).

Icon

Designation

Function_

Smoothing

To smoothly connect the initial
gain and the curve of the basecharacteristics. You can selectfrom among four types: off,
narrow, medium, and wide.
Selecting “narrow” affects anarrow range, and selecting“wide” affects a wide range.

d Option selection check boxes
Black Clip Off
To turn off the Black Clip function that limits video
characteristics on the minus side. Checking the box opts
for the characteristics on the minus side to be output. Use
the output of characteristics on the minus side to maintainthe characteristics for noises. When you use this option,note that proper display may not be obtained on othermonitors. Normally it is recommended to set the black to
3 to 5% and not use this option.

For Mac OS

Designation

Gamma Fix
To inhibit the gamma gain and step gain functions ofcameras. Sony cameras are equipped with these functions
for fine adjustments of gamma, mainly ITU-R709-based
gammas.
As these functions may not operate as precisely as you
intend when using hyper gamma or Log-based gamma
having a wide dynamic range, it is recommended to checkthis box to turn the option ON.
Knee OffThe Knee Off function forcibly turns off the Kneefunction of a camera. The purpose of this option slightly
differs between the types of gamma data.
Type 3.0: It is recommended to turn this option ON toprevent the Knee function from inadvertently being
turned on when you have created a gamma curve forusage that does not require the Knee function.
Type 2.0: As a camera of this data type has a limitation increating a high-luminance gamma curve, use thisoption to create the curve with the Knee function
activated (see the figures shown on the next page).
It is recommended to turn this option ON whencreating a gamma curve having a wide dynamic range.
If the Gamma Fix option is turned ON for a Type 2.0
curve, the Knee Off option will also be automaticallyturned ON.

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Camera Black 0 (zero)
When the black level is set for the gamma, the masterblack value of the camera must be set to 0. By turning thisoption ON, the camera’s master black is fixed to 0.
Turn this option OFF if you set the master black on thecamera.

Knee Off uncheckedNote

The maximum point cannot be edited for a gamma file ofType 2.0.
For Mac OSe Draw zone
You can change the setting by directly dragging the iconon the graph with the mouse or moving it with the arrow
keys on the keyboard.
Using the View menu on the menu bar, either Scale Linear
mode or Scale Log mode can be selected for the draw
zone.
Scale Linear mode: To draw the graph by linear scaling.
Scale Log mode: To draw the graph by log scaling of the
X axis.

Knee Off checked

Operations in the draw zone in Parameter Edit mode
Scale Linear mode
Set the white clip level to determine the upper limit of the white level.
Sample Curve: Select the basic
characteristics for the sample
curve.

Adjust the initial gain (slant) that determines
the characteristics of black parts.

You can directly
enter numericvalues.

Gain: You can create a curve bydecreasing the total gain from thesample curve.

Adjust the middle tone.
Adjust the black level.

To decrease the dynamic
range value.

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Clicking on a point near the maximum
point displays the adjustment buttons
at the left and right of the icon,
permitting you to adjust the dynamic
range.

To increase the dynamic
range value.

Scale Log mode

Set the white clip level to determine the upper limit of the white level.
Adjust the initial gain (slant) that determines
the characteristics of black parts.

Sample Curve: Select the basic
characteristics for the sample
curve.

For Mac OS

You can directly
enter numericvalues. (Theblack level cannot
be adjusted.)

Gain: You can create a curve bydecreasing the total gain from thesample curve.

Adjust the middle tone.

Clicking on a point near the maximum
point displays the adjustment buttons at
the left and right of the icon, permitting
you to adjust the dynamic range.

To decrease the dynamic
range value.

Smoothing
The smoothing function is to smoothly connect the slopeof the initial gain and the base curve.
You can select from among four types: off, narrow,medium, and wide.

To increase the dynamic
range value.

Note

if the setting cannot be changed, owing to the limits of thecamera settings, an exclamation symbol, as shown below,
appears on the graph.

Linear curve of the initial gain

Curve after smoothing (red)Sample curve (black)Select the effective range of smoothing.

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To switch to Custom Edit mode
The following adjustments can be made in Custom Edit
mode:
• White level/dynamic range adjustment
See “To adjust the white level and dynamic range”(page 65).
• Black adjustment
See “To adjust the black (Scale Linear mode only)”(page 65).
• Middle tone adjustment
See “To adjust the middle tone” (page 65).
• Minus data adjustment
See “To adjust the minus data” (page 66).
• Three-point adjustment
See “To perform 3-point adjustment” (page 66).
• Vertical shift of the curve
See “To move the curve holistically in verticaldirections” (page 66).

Custom Edit mode is used for fine editing that cannot bedone in Parameter Edit mode.
Double-clicking on a gamma data on the list whose Basecolumn does not show “Param” activates Custom Edit
mode.

For Mac OS

Base column

Graph View/Edit window in Custom Edit mode

Custom Edit mode indication

Editing is done in the draw zone.
For the draw zone, you can select Scale Linear mode or Scale Log mode with theView menu. (The figure shows the draw zone in Scale Linear mode.)

The parameter input area
becomes invalid.

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Option check boxes are active.

To adjust the white level and dynamicrange

To adjust the black (Scale Linear mode
only)

The maximum point of the curve can be adjusted by
dragging it with the mouse, without moving the zero
point.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the Set
Point Y box.

The black can be adjusted by dragging the origin point on
the X axis with the mouse.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the Set
Point Y box.

For Mac OS

Set Point Y box
Set Point Y box

Moving the mouse to the left changes the dynamic range.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the DRange box.
D-Range box

To adjust the middle tone
When you click on the curve, an adjustment point is
added. You can change the shape of the curve by dragging
the point with the mouse.

To use the D-Range box
The D-Range box shows the abscissa value for the pointof ordinate 109.
The point of ordinate 109 is changed according to theentered abscissa value.
If a value over 9999 is entered, it is regarded as invalid,
and the curve is not modified.

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To adjust the minus data
You can adjust the data in the minus area.
You can also move it by directly entering a value in the Set
Point Y box.

To move the curve holistically in verticaldirections
Clicking on the(Move curve holistically) icon on
the tool bar activates Vertical move mode. You can movethe curve by dragging it with the mouse in this mode.
You can also move the curve by entering a value (in %) in
the box to the right of the icon then pressing the Enter key.
“Move curve holistically” icon and value input box

For Mac OS

Set Point Y box

To perform 3-point adjustment
Perform three-point adjustment when you wish to restrict
the change area.
Specify three points on the graph, using the mouse. You
can change the curve by moving the center point. The
curve will not change in the areas outside the side twopoints.
The side points can be moved along the curve.
The center point can also be moved by entering a value in
the Set Point Y box.

Set Point Y box

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Functions and Operations of the Gamma WindowsZoom Manager Window
The Zoom manager window permits you to expand/reduce the graph in the draw zone.

Camera Gamma Select Window andGamma Send Operation Bar
You can transmit a gamma to a camera connected via
LAN or a group of gammas as a user gamma file.
The names of the gammas loaded in a camera aredisplayed, permitting you to change the current gamma
selection on the camera.

a Graph view areac Slide bar

Camera Gamma Select windowa Camera gamma display area

For Mac OS

b Zoom In buttond Zoom Out button

a Graph view area
The purple area indicates the area displayed in the draw
zone. The mouse pointer changes to the hand icon in thisarea. Dragging it moves the view area.
b Zoom In button
Click on it to expand the graph in the draw zone.

b Radio buttons for selecting
gamma number on camera

c Slide bar
Dragging the pointer to the right with the mouse expands
the graph in the draw zone, and dragging it to the left
reduces it.

a Camera gamma display area
The names of the user gammas installed in the connectedcamera are displayed.

d Zoom Out button
Click on it to reduce the graph in the draw zone.

b Radio buttons for selecting gamma number oncameraYou can switch the user gamma on the camera by using
the radio buttons.

You can move the Zoom manager window to anywhere
over other windows.

Gamma send operation bar
a Send to Gamma (number select) box
b Auto Send check box
c Send to Camera button

a Send to Gamma (number select) box
Select the destination user gamma of the camera.
b Auto Send check box
Check this box to automatically send the data to a camera
each time you edit the graph. This is convenient toimmediately confirm the results of editing.

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Note

Responses to graph operations may become slower, as
data are transmitted each time you change the graph.
c Send to Camera button
To send the gamma selected in the User Gamma window(page 56) to a camera as the user gamma of the number
specified in the Send to Gamma (number select) box.

To connect a camera
For Mac OS

1 Connect the CvpFileEditor-installed computer to thecamera via a hub or directly via a cross cable.
Note

When connecting the computer to a camera directly,
always use a cross cable. When using a straight cable,
connect via a hub. Communication may not be
possible using other connection methods.

2 Select “Camera Setting” from the User Gamma menu
to open the Camera NetworkSetting window.

3 Enter the IP address of the camera then click on OK
to close the Camera NetworkSetting window.

Enter the IP addressof the camera.

4 Click on the Connect button at the right end of thetool bar.
The connection to the camera is established, and theindicator of the button changes color to green.
Connect button

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To transmit the data to the connectedcamera1 Specify the target user gamma number with the Send
to Gamma (number select) box on the Gamma send
operation bar.

2 Click on the Send to Camera button on the Gamma
send operation bar.
The display is automatically updated when transmission
is completed.

Importing and Exporting Gamma Data Files of OtherTypes
In addition to ce2, the following three file types aresupported.

Files of csv
The format is almost the same as a gdd file except
commas after data values only.
For Mac OS

Files of gdd
Input and output data in pairs are displayed in %.

The data area described in the following format:
Character

Meaning//

Comment description

NAME

Gamma name to be displayed in the
Gamma Data list.

COMMENT1

Comment 1 information

COMMENT2

Comment 2 information

XMAP

Multiplying factor for input values.
Set to 100 to indicate in %.

YMAP

Multiplying factor for output values.
Set to 100 to indicate in %.

DATE

Date of creation

BEGIN DATA

Beginning of data

Numerical values

Input and output values are described
separated with a comma and space.

END DATAEnd of data

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Files of lut
Data are described with digital codes of the specified bit
length.

Export options for a lut file
When exporting, the Lut Mapping window opens,permitting you to change the lut file format.

a Bit Depth buttons
b Mapping buttons
c Code input boxes
For Mac OS

d Value input boxes

a Bit Depth buttons
To specify the bit length.
b Mapping buttons
To determine whether to output the data in digital codes
or in % values.
c Code input boxes
When you select “Code” for Mapping, enter the codes for
100% White and 0% Black.
The codes can be specified independently for Input and
Output.

Character

Meaning#

Comment description

LUT: 3 X

Always enter “3” at the beginning, as data
are composed of three channels (R, G, andB).
Enter a value of the bit length for X. (e.g.
1024 for 10 bits)

Numeric
valuesEnter the digital codes for output data asmuch as the required number for the
specified bit length (e.g. 1024 values of 0 to1024 for 10-bit data).
The same numeric value string must be
repeated three times, as they are required
for each of the R, G, and B channels.

d Value input boxes
When you select “Value(%)” for Mapping, specify thepercentages of the maximum values of input codes.
The X and Y values vary depending on the Bit Depth
selections.

Exporting the Inverse
Characteristics
The Inverse ability of the program enables conversion ofcamera output to a linear curve to which no gamma isapplied.
You can output the characteristics of the inverse functionof gamma data as an inverse file.
Select Export Inverse File from the Data menu.
Note

A curve of inverse characteristics cannot be imported.

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Functions and Shortcuts Operations of Gamma
Operation Menus
CvpFileEditor menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Shortcut

Function

ImportCommand + I

To read a file of anotherformat as gamma data

ExportShift +To export the current gamma
Command + G data to a gdd file

About
Shift +To display the
CvpFileEditor Command + A CvpFileEditor version
Preference

To open the Preference
window

Services

To display service
information

Hide
Command + H To hide CvpFileEditor
CvpFileEditor
Hide Others

Shift +To export the current gamma
Command + C data to a csv file
Shift +
Control + L

ExportOption +To export inverse
Inverse File Command + G characteristics as an inverse
file of the gdd format
Option +To export inverse
Command + C characteristics as an inverse
file of the csv format

Option +To hide other applications
Command + H

Show AllTo display all applications

Option +To export inverse
Command + L characteristics as an inverse
file of the lut format

Quit
Command + Q To quit CvpFileEditor.
CvpFileEditor

File menu

Edit menu

Command

ShortcutOpen

Command + O To open an application file(*.ce2)

New

Command + N To create a new application
file

Close

Command + W To close the current
application file

Save

Command + S To save the current
application file

Save As

Shift +
To save the current
Command + S application file underanother filename

Function

Print Setup

Command + U To set up screen printing

Print

Command + P To print the screen

RecentCE2 Files

To export the current gamma
data to a lut file

For Mac OS

Command

To open a recent application
file

Data menu

In Parameter Edit mode
Command

Shortcut

Function

Undo

Command + Z To cancel the previous curve
adjustment operation

Redo

Command + Y To execute the undone curve
adjustment operation again

RestoreCommand + R To restore the curve to its
original status before editing

Zoom In

Command + = To expand the graph

Zoom Out

Command + -CustomEdit

Shift +To shift to Custom Edit mode
Command + E

To reduce the graph

In Custom Edit mode
Command

Shortcut

Undo

Command + Z To cancel the previous curve
adjustment operation

Function

Redo

Command + Y To execute the undone curve
adjustment operation again

Command

Shortcut

Function

RestoreNew

Command + G To create new gamma data
in Parameter Edit mode

Command + R To restore the curve to its
original status before editing

Zoom In

Command + = To expand the graph

Library

Command + L To read gamma data from alibrary

Zoom Out

Command + -To reduce the graph

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Command

Shortcut

Auto Add
PointsCommand + A To automatically add threeedit points for the curve

Function

Delete All
PointsCommand + D To delete all the edit points
on the curve

Move

Shift +
To turn Vertical Move mode
Command + M on or off

User Gamma menu
For Mac OS

Command

Shortcut

FunctionNew

Shift +
To create a new user
Command + U gamma file

ExportCommand + E To export the selecteduser gamma to a Memory
Stick

CameraSetting

Shift +To set the IP address ofCommand + T the camera

View menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Data List

Option + D

To turn the Gamma Data andUser Gamma windows on or
off

CameraGamma
SelectOption + C

To turn the Camera Control
window on or off

Graph

Option + G

To turn the Graph View/Editwindow on or off

Zoom
Manager

Option + Z

To turn the Zoom manager
window on or off

Scale
LinearOption +V

To draw the graph by linear
scaling

Scale Log

Option + L

To draw the graph by log
scaling of the X axis

Window menu

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Command

Shortcut

Function

Minimize

Command + M To minimize the CE2
windowZoom

To zoom in the CE2
window

Bring All to
Front

To bring all windows to
the front

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of Gamma Operation Menus

Mode menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Gamma

Option +Command +A

To select Gamma operation
mode

MLUT

Option +Command +M

To select MLUT operationmodeFunctions and Operations of the MLUT Windows
Window Layout
If you click on the MLUT tab, the following MLUT windows are displayed:

MLUT Data window (page 74)
Used for MLUT data management.

CE file operation buttons(page 16)
Menu bar (page 85)

MLUT Adjust window (page 77)
You can adjust the CDL values by using
the keyboard or the mouse.

For Mac OS

Gamma/MLUT select tabs
(page 16)

Connect button
Click on the button to connect or disconnect
communication with a camera. When connection isestablished, the indicator changes color from red to green.
For details, see “To connect a camera” (page 83).
MLUT Group window (page 75)
Used for MLUT group management
for grouping MLUT data to installthem in a camera.

Camera MLUT window (page 82)
Used to transmit MLUT data via LAN or tochange the MLUT selection on the camera.

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows73MLUT Data Window
Manage MLUT data in the MLUT Data window.
a MLUT Data tool bar
b MLUT Data list

MLUT Group window (page 75)

For Mac OS

a MLUT Data tool bar
Icon

Designation

FunctionNew

To create a new MLUT.

ImportTo import an ASC CDL file.
For details, see “File Types
for MLUT” (page 84).

DeleteTo delete the specified
MLUT data.

b MLUT Data list
Designation Contents

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Name

Designation of the MLUT data, which isdisplayed on the camera menu screen when
the data are installed in a camera.

Work SpaceType of gamma (S-Log A, Cineon, etc.)
converted in ICT (input conversion
transform).
Select the same Gamma setting to be used
for grading in postproduction.

ASC CDLWhether any ASC CDL adjustment value isincluded in the MLUT data
ON: Included
OFF: Not included

DisplayGamma setting for display outputs(Default: ITU-R709)

Comment

Additional information on the MLUT.
Up to 1000 characters can be entered.
The information is not added in data
exporting.

UpdateThe year, month, day, and time of updating
are displayed.

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

Clicking on the title of each column changes the display
order on the list.
Right-clicking on an MLUT data line permits you toimport or export an MLUT or ASC CDL, create another
MLUT, delete or rename the data, or edit the comment.

MLUT Group Window
The MLUT Group window is used to group created
MLUT data as user MLUTs to install the data in a camera

MLUT Data window (page 74)

via a Memory Stick or a LAN. Five sets of MLUT data at
maximum can be grouped as an MLUT group.

a MLUT Group list

b MLUT Group tool bar

For Mac OS

c MLUT Group entry button

a MLUT Group list
The list shows the information on the MLUT group.
Operations as those for MLUT data can be made by rightclicking on the list.

d Selected MLUT area
Information on the MLUT data registered for an MLUT
group is displayed.
Icon

b MLUT Group tool bar
Icon

Designation

FunctionNew

To create a new MLUT
group.

DeleteExportTo delete the selected
MLUT group from the list.
The registered MLUT data
are not erased (remaining
in the MLUT Data window).
To export the selected
MLUT group to a Memory
Stick.

d Selected MLUT area

Designation

Function

Delete MLUT

To delete the selected MLUT
data from the group.
The MLUT data are not erased(remaining in the MLUT Data
window).

Up

To move the order of MLUT
data up on the registration list.

Down

To move the order of the MLUT
data down on the registration
list.

Note
Export is not executed if no
MLUT data are registeredin the MLUT group.
To send the selected MLUT
group to a camera.
Send to camera

c MLUT Group entry button
To enter the MLUT data selected in the left MLUT Data
window in the MLUT group selected on the MLUT
Group list.

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To install MLUT group via a Memory Stickinto a camera

1 Create an MLUT group.

menu, load the MLUT group from the Memory Stickinto the camera with the MONI LUT READ function.

5 Set MLUT/PB MIX to MLUT and select the type for1 Click on the(New) icon to display the New
MLUT Group dialog box.

MLUT SEL on the PB/MONI LUT page of thecamera’s OPERATION menu.
For details on menu operations on the camera, refer to theoperation manual of the camera.

New icon

For Mac OS

For operations to export the data via LAN, see “Camera
MLUT Select Window and MLUT Send Operation Bar”
(page 82).
2 Enter a filename for the MLUT group.

2 Register MLUT data for the MLUT group.
Select the MLUT data to be registered in the MLUT
Data window and click on the MLUT Group entry
button.
Up to five MLUTs can be registered. The order of theregistered MLUTs can be changed, using the up/
down buttons.
MLUT Group entry button

MLUT Data window , Selected MLUT area
Up/down buttons

3 Export the MLUT group to a Memory Stick.
Click on the(Export) icon and specify the target
Memory Stick on the directory.
Export icon

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4 Open the USER GAMMA page of the camera’s FILE

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows

MLUT Adjust Window
The MLUT Adjust window permits you to adjust the
CDL information of the selected MLUT.

MLUT send operation bar (page 82)

For Mac OS

a MLUT information areab CDL graph information area

a MLUT information area
The MLUT data name and any comment are displayed.
Entering/editing of the comment is enabled when you
double-click on the text box.
b CDL graph information area
The CDL-related information is displayed.
This area enables you to select the ICT (input conversion
transform) and OCT (output conversion transform) types
and adjust the CDL values.
The area is grayed and inoperative when no MLUT is
selected in the MLUT Data window (page 74) or an
MLUT group is selected in the MLUT Group window(page 75).
It has multiple operation modes, CDL OFF, CDL Edit,and Sub Edit, and operable items are different among themodes.
Note

Operation is enabled only when the camera gamma is SLog A with V4.3.

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CDL OFF Mode
When you select an MLUT whose CDL attribute is OFF
in the MLUT Data window (page 74), the CDL graphinformation area enters CDL OFF mode, activating the

ICT selection box, ASC CDL ON checkbox, and OCT
indication/Display Gamma selection button.

CDL edit area (page 79)

b ASC CDL ON checkbox

c OCT indication/Display Gamma select button

For Mac OS

a ICT selection box

a ICT (Input Conversion Transform) selection box
When using ASC CDL, set it according to the WorkSpace to be used in postproduction. When ASC CDL is
not used, this setting is invalid, as conversion to the
gamma set in OCT (output conversion transform) is
made.
Designation Contents
S-Log toScene
LinearTo convert S-Log A to Scene Linear.
The OCT indication shows “Scene Linear toxxx.”

S-Log toCineonTo convert S-Log A to Cineon.
The OCT indication shows “Cineon to xxx.”

OFF

No conversion is made. S-Log A is usedwithout conversion.

b ASC CDL ON checkbox
When you check this box, the CDL graph information
area switches to CDL Edit mode (page 79), activating the
CDL edit area.
The ASC CDL attribute of the selected MLUT becomes
ON when the box is checked. It returns to OFF when thebox is unchecked.
If you select ASC CDL ON for an MLUT whose Display
Gamma is other than ITU-R709, an alarm message isdisplayed and Display Gamma is forcibly changed to
ITU-R709.

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Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windowsc OCT (Output Conversion Transform) indication/
Display Gamma select button
The gamma for output to displays can be selected.
When ASC CDL is ON, it is forcibly set to ITU-R709.
When ASC CDL is OFF, user gamma selection isenabled. When you click on the button, the Display
Gamma selection dialog opens, permitting you to selectthe user gamma to be applied to displays.

Note

This setting converts S-Log A of the main line to theselected gamma.
There are two types of data included on the Gamma list
with V4.3 MLUT data; Library data and gamma data ofType 3.0.
Selecting a gamma of Type 3.0 here disables operations,such as deletion, renaming, and editing of the gamma in
Gamma Operation mode.

CDL Edit Mode
When you check the ASC CDL ON checkbox or select an
MLUT whose CDL attribute is ON, the CDL graphinformation area enters CDL Edit mode.

ASC CDL ON checkbox (page 78)

The Dmin/Dmax button and the CDL edit area become
operable and the default values and thumbnail images of
17 CDL items are displayed.
The Display Gamma select button (page 78) is disabled inthis mode.

a CDL edit area
For Mac OSb Dmin/Dmax button

a CDL edit area
The default values and thumbnail images of the ASC
CDL adjustment items (Slop, Offset, Lift, Gamma, andSaturation) are displayed. For Slop, Offset, Lift, andGamma, the master, R, G, and B values are displayed.
Clicking on a thumbnail image opens the edit window(see page 80) for the corresponding item.
b Dmin/Dmax button
Clicking on this button opens the Dmin/Dmax window,
enabling the adjustments.

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CDL Edit Windows
Clicking on a thumbnail image in the CDL edit area in
CDL Edit mode opens the edit window for thecorresponding item. This permits you to adjust the CDL
value, using the mouse or keyboard.

Example: Slope R
a CDL value input box

b CDL Sub edit tool bar

For Mac OS

c Guide for CDL value fine-adjustment

d CDL Sub edit zone

a CDL value input box
Adjustment is achieved by entering a value.
The range of adjustment values differ among the items. If
you enter a value out of the range, an error message isdisplayed.
Icon

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Designation

Function

Slope M

0 to 99.990

Offset M-1 to 1

Lift M

0 to 99.990

Gamma M

0 to 140

Slope R

0 to 99.990

Offset R-1 to 1

Lift R

0 to 99.990

Gamma R

0 to 140

Slope G

0 to 99.990

Offset G-1 to 1

Lift G

0 to 99.990

Gamma G

0 to 140

Slope B

0 to 99.990

Offset B-1 to 1

Lift B

0 to 99.990

Gamma B

0 to 140

Saturation

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e Close buttonb CDL Sub Edit Tool bar
For edit reoperation or switching M, R, G, and B edit
windows for Slope, Offset, Lift or Gamma.
Icon

Designation

FunctionUndo

To undo the last operation.

Redo

To redo the last undone
operation.

Restore

To restore the original status of
the item.

Master

To switch to the edit window of
the master value of the same
item.

Red

To switch to the edit window of
the R value of the same item.

Green

To switch to the edit window of
the G value of the same item.

Blue

To switch to the edit window of
the B value of the same item.

c Guides for CDL value fine-adjustment
Operation guides for fine-adjustment from the keyboard
are displayed.

Offset adjustment (example: R)

Example: Shift + r R T t ±0.1
Pressing an arrow key with the Shift key held pressedmoves the adjustment point (icon) by 0.1 on the graph in
the direction of the arrow.

For Mac OS

d CDL Sub edit zone
You can edit Slope, Offset, Lift, Gamma, and Saturation.
Slope: For an effect equivalent to ISO sensitivity
adjustment of the camera or the f-stop adjustment of
the lens.
Offset: For black level adjustment without changing theoverall contrast.
Lift: For black level adjustment while maintaining highluminance areas.
Gamma: To change the brightness at middle luminance.
Saturation: To adjust vividness of colors.

Lift adjustment (example: R)

Notes• Adjustments are performed in the sequence of Slope,
Offset, then Gamma. Lift is adjusted internally, using
Slope and Offset.
• The saturation function for ASC CDL is applied formonitor images only. It is different from “Saturation” of
the MAINTENANCE menu of cameras.
In the edit zone for Slope, Offset, Lift, and Gamma, you
can change the value by directly dragging the icon
(common to that for the CDL value input box) displayedon the graph with the mouse or moving it with arrow keys
on the keyboard (see “Guides for CDL value fineadjustment” above). The gray line indicates the default
setting.
In the edit zone for Saturation, you can change the value
by directly dragging the slide bar with the mouse or
moving it with arrow keys.

Gamma adjustment (example: R)

Slope adjustment (example: R)

Functions and Operations of the MLUT Windows81Saturation adjustment

Camera MLUT Select Window and
MLUT Send Operation Bar
You can transmit an MLUT to a camera connected via
LAN or a group of MLUTs as an MLUT group.
The names of the MLUTs loaded in a camera aredisplayed, permitting you to change the current MLUT
selection on the camera.

For Mac OS

Camera MLUT Select windowb Preset MLUT display aread Close button
Clicking on the button closes the edit window, returning
to CDL Edit mode. (You can also close the edit window
by pressing the space bar.)a MLUT ON checkbox

c Radio buttons for selecting
camera MLUT
d User MLUT display area

a MLUT ON checkbox
Check this box to operate MLUTs in the camera
connected via LAN.
The checkbox is not effective when no LAN connection
is established or the camera version is 1.5 or earlier.
b Preset MLUT display area
The names of the default MLUTs in the connected camera
are displayed. You can switch the preset MLUT installedin the camera by using the radio buttons.
c Radio buttons for selecting MLUT on the camera
You can switch the MLUT on the camera by using theradio buttons.
d User MLUT display area
The names of the User MLUTs installed in the connectedcamera are displayed.

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MLUT send operation bar

Enter the IP address of the camera.

a Send to MLUT (number select) box
b Auto Send check box
c Send to Camera button

For Mac OS

4 Click on the Connect button at the right end of thetool bar (page 73).
The connection to the camera is established, and theindicator of the button changes color to green.
Connect button

a Send to MLUT (number select) box
Select the destination MLUT number of the camera.
b Auto Send check box
Check this box to automatically send the data to a camera
each time you edit the CDL. This is convenient toimmediately confirm the results of editing.
Note

Responses to operations may become slower, as data aretransmitted each time you change the setting.

To transmit the data to the connectedcamerac Send to Camera button
To send the MLUT selected in the MLUT data window(page 74) to a camera as the MLUT data of the number
specified in the Send to MLUT (number select) box.

1 Specify the target MLUT number with the Send to
MLUT (number select) box on the MLUT send
operation bar.

2 Click on the Send to Camera button on the MLUT
To connect a camera

1 Connect the CvpFileEditor-installed computer to thecamera via a hub or directly via a cross cable.

send operation bar.
The display is automatically updated when transmission
is completed.

Note

When connecting the computer to a camera directly,
always use a cross cable. When using a straight cable,
connect via a hub. Communication may not be
possible using other connection methods.

2 Select “Camera Setting” from the MLUT Groupmenu to open the Ethernet Setting window.

3 Enter the IP address specified by the NETWORK
menu of the camera then click on OK to close the
Ethernet Setting window.

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File Types for MLUT
Files of lut type is used when exporting MLUTs to a
Memory Stick.
To exchange ASC CDL with another system, use files of
cdl type.

For Mac OS

Character

Meaning

LUT: 3

Always enter “3” at the beginning, as data
are composed of three channels (R, G, andB).
Enter a value of the bit length for X (e.g.
1024 for 10 bits).

Numeric
valuesEnter the digital codes for output data asmuch as the required number for the
specified bit length (e.g. 1024 values of 0 to1024 for 10-bit data).
The same numeric value string must be
repeated three times, as they are required
for each of the R, G, and B channels.

Files of lut
Data are described with digital codes of the specified bit
length.

Files of cdl

Character

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Character

Meaning#

Comment description#$

Name of the gamma used in the MLUT#%

Name of the display gamma#?

CDL information

File Types for MLUT

Meaning

Input Description

Name of the gamma used in the MLUT

Viewing
Description

Name of the display gamma

Slope

Values for R, G and B channels of theslope

OffsetValues for R, G and B channels of theoffsetGamma

Values for R, G and B channels of the
gamma

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT
Operation Menus
CvpFileEditor menu
Command

Shortcut

To open the Preference
window

Services

To display service
information

Hide
Command + H To hide CvpFileEditor
CvpFileEditor
Option +To hide other applications
Command + H
To display all applications

Quit
Command + Q To quit CvpFileEditor.
CvpFileEditor

File menu
Command

ShortcutOpen

Command + O To open an application file(*.ce2)

New

Command + N To create a new application
file

Close

Command + W To close the current
application file

Save

Command + S To save the current
application file

Save As

Shift +
To save the current
Command + S application file underanother filename

Export
MLUT

Option + U

To export the current MLUT
data to a file of anotherformat.

Export ASC Option + A
CDL

To export the current ASC
CDL data to a file of anotherformat.

Edit menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Undo

Command + Z

To cancel the previous CDL
adjustment operation

Redo

Command + Y

To execute the undone CDL
adjustment operation again

RestoreCommand + R

To restore the CDL to its
original status before editing

Slope

To open the CDL Slopeadjustment window

OffsetTo open the CDL Offset
adjustment window

Lift

To open the CDL Lift
adjustment window

Gamma

To open the CDL Gamma
adjustment window

Function

Print Setup

Command + U To set up screen printing

Print

Command + P To print the screen

RecentCE2 Files

Function

To open a recent application
file

Saturation

Shortcut

FunctionNew

Command +M

To create new MLUT data

ImportCommand + I To read a file of anotherformat as MLUT data

Option + R

Dmin/Dmax Option + I

To open the CDL Saturation
adjustment window
To open the Dmin/Dmax
adjustment window

Group menu
Comman ShortcutdFunctionNew

Shift + Command To create a new MLUT
+G
group

ExportShift + Command To export the selected+P
MLUT group to a Memory
Stick

CameraSetting

Shift + Command To set the IP address of the+NcameraData menu
Command

For Mac OS

PreferenceShow All

Shortcut

Function

About
Shift +To display the
CvpFileEditor Command + A CvpFileEditor version

Hide Others

CommandFunctions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT Operation Menus

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View menu

For Mac OS

Command

Shortcut

Function

Data List

Control +Shift + D

To turn the MLUT Data and
MLUT Group windows on or
off

CameraMLUT
SelectControl +Shift + E

To turn the Camera MLUT
Select window on or off

MLUT
AdjustControl +Shift + J

To turn the MLUT Adjust
window on or off

Window menu
Command

Shortcut

Function

Minimize

Command + M To minimize the CE2
windowZoom

To zoom in the CE2
window

Bring All to
Front

To bring all windows to
the front

Mode menu

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Command

Shortcut

Function

Gamma

Option +Command +A

To select Gamma operation
mode

MLUT

Option +Command +M

To select MLUT operation
mode

Functions and Shortcuts Operations of MLUT Operation Menus