Red Epic EPIC-M, Operation Manual

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EXPOSURE
This will show areas of under exposure (Purple) or over exposure (Red) on top of a monochrome image.
The color is based on RAW data so over/under exposure refers to data actually close to clipping in the
sensor. When selected, the icon “E√” will be displayed in the Lower Status Group.
The EXPOSURE meter’s color bands provide the following information:
PURPLE Minimum Exposure
RED Maximum Exposure
Between minimum and maximum exposure values, the image is displayed as a monochrome image.
In the image, Purple areas represent sensor exposure levels that are likely to be noisy if gained up in
post-production. Red areas represent sensor exposure levels that are at clipping.
NOTE: As EXPOSURE meters sensor RAW information, it is not affected by any RGB domain
adjustments - such as ISO rating, FLUT, White Balance, Video Gain or other LOOK information.
NOTE: Because the RAW data represents a wider color space than RGB, provided that the Red
(clip) color is not present in EXPOSURE view, even if Red (clip) color is present in VIDEO view, the
apparently clipped RGB highlights can be recovered in post-production by adjustment of ISO,
FLUT or changing the KNEE and WHITE values of the CURVE box.