What is BS 5550-7.2.5 – Cinematography about?
BS 5550-7.2.5 is a British standard and a part of the BS 5550 series that discusses the specification of screens and screen luminance for cinematograph screen for cinematography. Cinematography sets and supports the overall look and mood of a film's visual narrative.
BS 5550-7.2.5 applies to screens for the projection of motion-picture films.
Who is BS 5550-7.2.5 – Cinematography for?
BS 5550-7.2.5 on screen and screen luminance applies to:
- Manufacturer of luminance light
- Quality testing personnel
- Electrical engineers
- Camera engineers
Why should you use BS 5550-7.2.5 – Cinematography?
Cinematography sets and supports the overall look and mood of a film's visual narrative. For displays, luminance helps determine how much the light is affecting on-screen colour. During profiling, you can set different monitors to the same luminous intensity by choosing the same luminance in cd/m2.
BS 5550-7.2.5 provides you with the guidance on colour of transmitted or reflected light in which the material of which a translucent screen is made or the surface of a reflecting screen, it does not change the chromaticity of any colours passing through or projected upon it. This helps you in the manufacturing of a cinematograph screen.
Overall, BS 5550-7.2.5 provides you with comprehensive guidance useful throughout the process of production.
