Tektronix Brings New HDR and WCG Support to Industry Leading Waveform Monitors

Tektronix, an industry-leading innovator of video test and monitoring solutions, today announced a field-installable software upgrade for its popular WFM/WVR 8000 series of waveform monitors and rasterizers, adding new support for monitoring High Dynamic Range (HDR) and ITU-R Recommendation BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut (WCG) formats. The upgrades, which will be demonstrated at the upcoming 2016 IBC exhibition in Amsterdam, assist camera operators, editors and colorists in easily and accurately capturing and reproducing highly realistic video image content that ultimately enhances consumers’ viewing experience.

HDR/WCG formats are gaining new importance when it comes to acquiring high resolution 4K content. However, it can be challenging to adjust gamma levels for correct processing of high fidelity signals throughout the broadcast chain. A series of new graticules included with the HDR upgrade allow users to correctly set camera white points and adjust specular highlights to fully use the dynamic range of their content.

“Tektronix continues to expand the capabilities of the industry’s most comprehensive waveform monitors and rasterizers while protecting our customers’ investments in video monitoring equipment,” said Charlie Dunn, general manager, Video Product Line, Tektronix. “Easy to learn and easy to operate, the new HDR features give our customers the monitoring capabilities they need to capture and deliver stunning visual content to their audiences.”

The premier annual event for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content worldwide, the IBC exhibition is being held 9-13 Sept., 2016 in Amsterdam and is expected to draw more than 55,000 attendees from 170 countries and will feature products from over 1,600 exhibitors. Tektronix will be demonstrating its full range of industry leading video test and monitoring solutions in Stand 10 D41.