Grass Valley, CA  (October 7, 2020) – AJA Video Systems today announced free v4.0 firmware for the FS-HDR real-time HDR/WCG converter and frame synchronizer featuring a new Colorfront Engine™ TV Mode, v1.4 BBC HLG LUTs, and more. 

The Colorfront Engine TV Mode provides new color and camera correction essentials, adding Knee Point and Knee Slope controls to better manage highlights and roll-off in SDR and HLG conversions, greatly enhancing the image output. With this mode, more HLG image information is accessible for use in SDR down-conversions, and SDR expansion into HLG can be more thoughtfully managed. More than a simple curve, the new mode is powered by an algorithm based on the human visual system that maintains the source color relationships of the original material though the transform process. To protect the color fidelity of SDR brand colors used in graphics or in-camera, SDR to HLG and HLG to SDR transforms facilitate seamless round-tripping. 

For professionals looking to take advantage of the latest BBC HLG LUT improvements, FS-HDR v4.0 also includes new v1.4 BBC HLG LUTs and a new LUT 9 for HLG to SDR display-light conversions. Additional enhancements include support for a wider range of camera metadata management schemes to streamline the pass-through of camera and lens metadata through FS-HDR to downstream devices for on-set applications, and the ability to configure the HDR components of the SDI output VPID on a channel-by-channel basis, which has proven vital to workflows that require a consistent VPID. 

“HDR production is in a constant state of change. As more HDR workflows are implemented, we’re working alongside customers in the field, taking notes and envisioning new features we can build into firmware releases like v4.0. We’re excited to bring FS-HDR users powerful new features that will simplify their day-to-day production challenges,” said Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems.  

FS-HDR is a versatile 1RU, rack-mount universal converter/frame synchronizer for real-time HDR transforms as well as 4K/HD up/down/cross conversions. Fusing AJA’s production-proven FS frame synchronization and conversion technology with video and color space processing algorithms from the award-winning Colorfront Engine, FS-HDR matches the real-time, low-latency processing and color fidelity demands that broadcast, OTT, post production and ProAV environments require. 

Pricing and Availability
FS-HDR v4.0 is available now as a free download from AJA’s support page. For more information about FS-HDR, visit: www.aja.com/products/fs-hdr.
 
About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters, digital video recording solutions and professional cameras, bringing high-quality, cost-effective products to the professional broadcast, video and post production markets. AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California, and sold through an extensive sales channel of resellers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see our website at www.aja.com. 
 
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