ffmpeg -f lavfi -i color=c=white:s=3840x2160:d=10 -vf "eq=brightness=0.5:contrast=2" -pix_fmt yuv420p10le -x265-params "colorprim=bt2020:transfer=smpte2084:colormatrix=bt2020nc:master-display=G(13250,34500)B(7500,3000)R(34000,16000)WP(15635,16450)L(10000000,1)" output_hdr10.mkv
Test how display tone maps content above its native peak. hdr10 test patterns
: Ensure the display reaches its rated brightness (e.g., HDR400, HDR1000) without washing out colors. Shadow Detail By understanding the importance of HDR10 test patterns
HDR10 test patterns are a crucial tool for evaluating and optimizing HDR display performance. By understanding the importance of HDR10 test patterns and how to use them, you can unlock the full potential of your HDR device and enjoy a more immersive viewing experience. Unlike SDR, which has a hard cap at
are a different beast entirely. They are designed to work with the HDR10 static metadata standard (SMPTE ST 2084, or the PQ curve). Unlike SDR, which has a hard cap at 100 nits (cd/m²), HDR10 can theoretically go up to 10,000 nits, though most consumer TVs cap out between 400 and 2,000 nits.
Clipping below 0.5 nits (black crush), or green/magenta tint in near-black (due to poor color tracking at low luminance).
This report covers patterns for professional calibration, consumer TV evaluation, and content creation QC. It assumes familiarity with HDR10 fundamentals.