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References and Source Index

A site-wide bibliography of the standards, official documentation, research, measurements, calibration resources, and test-pattern sources cited across the technical articles.

Use this index when you want to move from a plain-language explanation to the underlying source. Each record links to the cited document or page and shows which Why It Looks Like That articles use it.

About this index

This page is generated from the visible Sources and standards sections and the matching Schema.org citation data in the current article set. It contains 192 deduplicated source records from 380 article-level citation occurrences across 28 technical articles.

Records are merged when the citations identify the same document by URL, formal identifier, or matching title. The source entry in each individual article remains the authoritative record for the exact claim, edition, conditions, limitations, and article-level verification date.

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Formal standards and recommendations

Standards bodies, recommendations, technical reports, and registered system definitions. This section contains 68 distinct source records.

International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

A Reference Viewing Environment for Evaluation of HDTV Programme Material or Completed Programmes

Recommendation ITU-R BT.2035-0 · 2013-07

Used in 20 articles
International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

Guidelines for operational practices in high dynamic range television production

Report ITU-R BT.2408-9 · 2026-03

Used in 12 articles
International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

High Dynamic Range Television for Production and International Programme Exchange

Report ITU-R BT.2390-12 · 2025-03

Used in 11 articles
International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

Image Parameter Values for High Dynamic Range Television for Use in Production and International Programme Exchange

Recommendation ITU-R BT.2100-3 · 2025-02

Used in 24 articles
International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

Parameter Values for the HDTV Standards for Production and International Programme Exchange

Recommendation ITU-R BT.709-6 · 2015-06

Used in 15 articles
International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

Reference Electro-Optical Transfer Function for Flat Panel Displays Used in HDTV Studio Production

Recommendation ITU-R BT.1886-0 · 2011-03

Used in 9 articles
International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

Specifications of PLUGE Test Signals and Alignment Procedures for Setting of Brightness and Contrast of Displays

Recommendation ITU-R BT.814-4 · 2018-07

Used in 6 articles
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers

High Dynamic Range Electro-Optical Transfer Function of Mastering Reference Displays

SMPTE ST 2084:2014 · 2014-08-16

Used in 6 articles
02

Color science, vision, and measurement research

Research papers, scientific references, and measurement foundations used to explain perception and instrumentation. This section contains 15 distinct source records.

03

HDR formats, interfaces, and delivery ecosystems

Official format-owner, interface, certification, and ecosystem documentation. This section contains 26 distinct source records.

UHD Alliance

Filmmaker Mode - About and Technical Specifications

Used in 9 articles
04

Production, manufacturer, and platform documentation

Official documentation for cameras, software, displays, consumer products, production workflows, and delivery platforms. This section contains 34 distinct source records.

05

Calibration tools, meters, and test-pattern resources

Calibration workflow documentation, meter support material, pattern references, and verification resources. This section contains 47 distinct source records.

06

Independent measurements and technical analysis

Measurement-based reviews and technical analysis cited for observed product behavior or practical interpretation. This section contains 2 distinct source records.

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