Curtis Clark, ASC and colorist Pankaj Bajpal of Encore Hollywood demonstrated the IIF/ACES workflow with a series of clips at the HPA Tech Retreat. The clips included IIF ACES dynamic range, compared with video linear, and the Clark added that they have been able to replicate the results.
“The whole objective is to make sure the creative intent of cinematographers and directors are properly maintained from on set to final grade,” Clark emphasized.
“The short message is we really think people should start to get involved,” Ray Feeney told the attendees. “Customers are going to begin asking for it.”
“There are extensive efforts that vary in scope. Some are particular implementations. Some of the groups have gotten full implementations up,” he added. “We expect some bumps along the way. We are here to help.”
Feeney reported: “We are deep into the SMPTE process for standardization, we expect to get it to voting groups within the next 30 days.”
“Justified” is the first TV series to use the system.
Lou Levinson reported that IIF/ACES will next be used on a restoration project and as part of a deliverables process.