High Dynamic Range (HDR) has emerged as a transformative force, significantly enhancing the viewing experience by delivering greater contrast, more vivid colors, and increased brightness.
HDR is particularly important in modern displays, enabling content to be presented in a way that is much closer to how the human eye perceives the real world.
Two prominent HDR formats are HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). Both formats have unique features and are used in different scenarios, making it essential to understand their differences and applications.
It is an open standard, meaning that content creators and hardware manufacturers can use it without licensing fees, which has contributed to its widespread adoption across various platforms and devices, from TVs and streaming devices to gaming consoles and Blu-ray players.
HDR10 was developed to improve upon the limitations of Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) content, offering a higher level of detail in both the brightest and darkest parts of an image.