Description
ColorBox from AJA is a compact, high-performance color management device that is specifically designed to meet the color conversion needs of broadcast, live events, and on-set applications. Supporting Standard Dynamic Range (SDR), High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) signals, it utilizes 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 for single wire 4K/UltraHD HDR up to 4:2:2 10-bit 60p or 4:4:4 12-bit 30p with a unique color processing pipeline, now with down-conversion.
Built around a 33-point 3D LUT processor with tetrahedral interpolation, the AJA Color Pipeline provides additional 4x 1D LUTs and 2x 3x3 matrices that are each individually configurable or can be converted to Proc Amps or RGB Color Correctors. All of the color processing options can be easily managed via the web user interface which can be accessed directly from a wired Ethernet connection or through a wireless connection via a third party WiFi USB adapter.
ColorBox includes processing pipeline modes from Colorfront and NBCU LUTs, as well as the powerful AJA Color Pipeline. ColorBox also expands its capabilities by offering licensable upgrade options for advanced color managed workflows, including the Colorfront Engine, BBC HLG LUTs and the all new ORION-CONVERT. ORION-CONVERT’s unique real-time floating point math approach to color transforms produces higher precision results to get “access to the colors between the colors.” This enables pixel perfect color transforms and round tripping where maintaining colors is paramount.
ColorBox also offers a sophisticated 4K test pattern generator and frame store, bringing useful tools to your workflow, including the ability to capture up to a 4K image as a 16-bit .tiff file for the highest quality reference stills. These captures can be saved locally on ColorBox or onto third party connected PCs which can simultaneously be running applications like Pomfort’s Livegrade Pro/Studio, Assimilate Live Looks, and QTAKE Video Assist software.
Features
• 12-bit 4:4:4 12G-SDI I/O for up to 4K/UltraHD HDR/WCG 30p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 12G-SDI I/O for up to 4K/UltraHD HDR/WCG 60p
• 12-bit 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0 output for up to 4K/UltraHD HDR/WCG 30p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI 2.0 output for up to 4K/UltraHD HDR/WCG 60p
• Ultra low latency, less than ½ a video line
• Extensive AJA Color Pipeline built around the 33pt. 3D LUT processor with tetrahedral interpolation
–7x nodes plus Overlay
—- 1x 3D LUT processor, user configurable as 3D LUT or Dynamic
—-4x 1D LUT processors, user configurable as 1D LUT, Dynamic, or Color Corrector
—-2x 3x3 Matrix processors, user configurable as 3x3 Matrix, Dynamic, or ProcAmp
—-Supports industry standard file types, no conversion to proprietary format required
—-Configurable Color Space, Range, and Transfer Characteristic
—-Full frame LUT processing
–Five Color Processing Pipelines
—-AJA Color
—-Colorfront Mode
—-ORION-CONVERT Mode (Licensable option)
—-BBC HLG LUT Mode (Licensable option)
—-NBCU LUTs
• Video Preview in web user interface for confidence monitoring
• Built-in Frame Store
-Up to 4K/UltraHD frame capture and recall
–Capture pre or post processed images
• Test Pattern up to 4K/UltraHD, 14 test patterns built-in
• Overlay information on output
–User Text
–Input and Output signal information
–Pipeline Configuration
–Overlay can be captured with image for future reference
• Onboard library for file management
–16x 1D LUTs
–16x 3D LUTs
–16x 3×3 Matrices
–16x Images
• ANC Metadata Pass-Through
• Embedded audio pass-through, SDI 16-ch. and HDMI 8-ch
• User-defined text overlay, can be superimposed on the image
• Preset Management, 10 per Pipeline plus Startup Preset
• Compact; 4 units can fit in just 1RU
• Ultra-quiet fan operation during use
• Robust locking 4-Pin mini-XLR power connector, DC power adapter included
• Features an On/Off button to save power when not in use
• Select button used to bypass video processing
• Extensive API for third party control integrations
• Embedded web server for remote control
• Configure IP Address via USB port and supplied AJA eMini-Setup software for Windows and macOS
• Three-year factory warranty
Hardware
• ColorBox features elegant design, with the front panel offering:
-USB OTG (On-The-Go) port, configure initial IP address or connect third party WiFi adapter
-Select Button, manually bypass video processing
-Power Button, manually turn on and off
-SDI Lock LED, indicates lock to supported SDI input format
-Status LED, indicates various ColorBox states
• The rear provides:
-12G-SDI Input
-12G-SDI Loop Through Output
-12G-SDI Output
-HDMI 2.0 Output
-4-pin mini-XLR power
-1GigE Ethernet Port
What’s included
Nikon Z5
20mm Lens
Chaging Cable
