Gamma Correction & Linear Workflow Part 2 of 2

A beginner's explanation of gamma correction and linear workflow for 3D applications.

Part 2 of 2.

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Category:

Education

Tags:

• gamma correction
• linear workflow
• LightWave
• 3D
• modo

[thomps333]

Wow this helped me so much. My scenes were dark and then i cranked up the gamma and it looks so much better. Thank you so much.

[pixsimdesign]

@thomps333 - Thanks, I do need to update this video, as some of the slides had some minor errors, but it still gets the message across hopefully!

[tmcthree]

so how do you de-gamma textures?

[pixsimdesign]

It depends on the 3D software you're using, but the process should be the same for most.

You need to find each image's Gamma setting (usually in the properties for each image).

Then work out the 'de-Gamma' value: 1.0 / TARGET GAMMA, so for a Gamma correction of 2.2 it would be: 1.0 / 2.2 = 0.4545

You then enter that number into the image's Gamma setting.

I do mention this in the video, but as it's a general overview it doesn't go into any specific packages.

[BillyBones4747]

Thank you very much. Lovely diagrams and slides. Great presentation and pace.

[darkelfv]

Thanks, this does help explain it for me very well.

[slobodan1950]

>>> THANK YOU!...

[jericsynergy]

For the final step, you mention PShop, but LW is an animation package, so what about AE instead? Which AE 'effect' would you apply in AE that is equivalent to the PShop ....ummm.... filter?

[Daddysauce2010]

clear and to the point. nice one

[Daddysauce2010]

clear and to the point. nice one.

[Deathrideroriginal]

thanks for this it really heps :D

[LaughingPsycho]

Excellent explanation.