


The disc includes new editions of some favorite patterns from the earlier editions, plus many new patterns exclusive to Spears & Munsil. In a few cases we’ve had to create our own format, because no existing file format could represent the pattern we needed to create.” If a pattern needs to be generated directly in a very specific color space and data format, we generate it in that color space and format we’re not limited to what you can do with off-the-shelf graphics software.

“We build every pattern using our own tools, written from scratch in C++. “There really isn’t any other way to make patterns that we can stand behind,” said co-creator Don Munsil. Like the previous discs, the Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark uses patterns created from scratch using Spears & Munsil’s own in-house software. “ We believe this disc completely changes the game for test and evaluation discs, by making use of all of the features and range that HDR and wide-gamut standards can offer.” Almost every pattern is encoded in multiple versions, with metadata and peak levels adjusted for a wide variety of HDR display technologies. “ Every pattern has been rethought with High Dynamic Range and UltraHD in mind,” said co-creator Stacey Spears. The Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark gives professionals and amateurs alike access to a wealth of test and demonstration materials to tell them what their displays are doing, identify weak links in their hardware and software, and dial in the optimal settings not only for their equipment, but for future equipment that hasn’t even been designed yet. The Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmarkadds even more features and patterns, and brings Spears & Munsil’s famous precision and attention to detail to the calibration and evaluation of UHD displays. The New York Times, and many leading industry publications have recommended previous versions of the Benchmark. Seattle, WA-July 1, 2019-Stacey Spears and Don Munsil, acclaimed creators of the Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark series , are pleased to announce the release of the Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark.
