ARRI ARRIFLEX D-21 manual D-21 Data Mode Main Features, n Best Image Quality, n CinemaScope

D-21 Data Mode Main Features

nBest Image Quality

-records uncompressed, unprocessed 12 bit raw Bayer sensor data (ARRIRAW)

-the output option with the highest dynamic range and lowest noise

-improved image quality through advanced image reconstruction in post

-2880 x 2160 (4:3) at 24 and 25 fps

2880 x 1620 (16:9) at 30 fps

nCinemaScope

- anamorphic lenses can be used

nGreatest Flexibility on the Set

-ARRIRAW T-Link: transport ARRIRAW via dual link HD-SDI

-simultaneous data and HD output for HD video monitoring and offline editing

-ingest converted data files from data recorder to NLE

nGreatest Flexibility in Post - finer detail and crisper edges

- higher resolution works better for compositing

-familiar workflow: 2K output files have the

same resolution and colorimetry as 2K scans from film

-color conversion and lookup table decisions can be made in post

-simple image reposition and cropping

-upgraded image reconstruction can be applied to archived raw data for better image quality

ARRIFLEX D-21

D-21 Raw	RGBA Transport
Bayer Data	Stream Mapping

D-21 Raw Bayer Data

2x BNC Cables

Dual Link HD-SDI Stream

D-21 Raw

Bayer Data

RGBA Format

D-21 Raw Bayer Data mapped into RGBA Transport Stream

DataRecorder

File Formatting	D-21 Raw
	Bayer Data
	RGBA Format

Real-Time

Image ProcessingRecorder

File Format

Recorder File

Format Unpacking

RGBA Transport

Stream Extraction

Image

Reconstruction

HD Preview Image

Postproduction

Non-Real-Time

Image Processing

Recorder File

Format Unpacking

RGBA Transport

Stream Extraction

Image

Reconstruction

RGB Image

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