ISO 2910:2018

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2910
Fourth edition
2018-02
Cinematography — Screen luminance
and chrominance for the projection of
film motion pictures
Cinématographie — Luminance et chrominance des écrans pour la
projection de films sur pellicule
Reference number
ISO 2910:2018(E)
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ISO 2018

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ISO 2910:2018(E)

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ISO 2910:2018(E)

Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Measurement method . 1
4.1 Operating conditions . 1
4.2 Luminance measuring device. 1
4.3 Chrominance measuring device . 1
4.4 Position of measuring device in theatres . 2
5 Luminance level of screen centre . 2
6 Chrominance . 2
Annex A (informative) Recommended distributions, limits and tolerances for
luminanceand chrominance . 3
Bibliography . 5
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ISO 2910:2018(E)

Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 36, Cinematography.
This fourth edition is a minor revision and the title changed to include the word film.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 2910:2018(E)
Cinematography — Screen luminance and chrominance for
the projection of film motion pictures
1 Scope
This document specifies the screen luminance level and chrominance white point for theatrical
projection of 70 mm, 35 mm and 16 mm motion-picture prints at a rate of 24 frames per second.
It can also be applicable to the non-theatrical presentation of 70 mm, 35 mm and 16 mm motion-picture
prints intended for projection at 24 frames per second.
NOTE Throughout this document, the term “screen” means the screen-picture area appropriate to the film
format and projection system in use.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in th
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