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Recording, broadcasting & outputs

Video color profiles

Choose video format, color space, range, and HDR metadata for a layout or output.

Before you start

Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.

Where to find it

File > Output > Video Color Profile.

Use it

  1. Enter Name.
  2. Choose Color Format, Color Space, and Color Range.
  3. Set SDR White Level.
  4. Enable HDR metadata only for the intended HDR workflow.
  5. Set HDR Peak Level and save.

Controls and additional tasks

Color range and space must match the intended output. HDR settings can affect how an SDR display shows the picture.

Control reference

ControlUse
NameName used to identify this item in lists.
Color FormatVideo pixel/color representation for the output.
Color SpaceColor interpretation for the output.
Color RangeFull or limited video levels.
SDR White LevelSet sdr white level for this item.
Enable HDR metadataTurn this option on or off for this item.
HDR Peak LevelSet hdr peak level for this item.
CancelClose without saving the pending edits.

Example

Use the appropriate SDR color profile for a standard presentation.

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