Exposure monitoring tool displaying brightness levels as distinct colors for precise exposure control.
Definition
False Color is a monitoring mode that displays different brightness ranges of the image in different colors. This allows for precise exposure control without a waveform monitor.
Practical Application
Indispensable on set for quick exposure checks: Red = overexposure, Green = optimal for skin tones, Blue = underexposure. Each monitor manufacturer has its own color schemes.
Technical Details
Typical assignment: <2% black, 2-20% blue, 20-60% green/yellow (midtones), 60-90% orange, >90% red (clipping). IRE values are assigned colors. Skin tones should be in the 70-80 IRE range.
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