Exposure Scope
This scope requires a Pro license.
The Exposure Scope provides a visual analysis of exposure levels across your image, helping identify areas that may be under or overexposed.
Overview
The Exposure Scope analyzes the luminance distribution of your image and highlights areas based on their exposure level. This helps you:
Quickly identify clipped highlights
Find crushed shadows
Evaluate overall exposure balance
Make informed exposure adjustments
Interface
The scope displays your image with color-coded overlays indicating exposure zones:
Blue/Cyan: Underexposed areas (shadows approaching black)
Red/Magenta: Overexposed areas (highlights approaching white)
Normal: Properly exposed regions (shown without overlay)
Settings
Access scope settings via the hamburger menu (☰) or right-click on the scope.
Shadow Threshold
Level below which shadows are flagged
5%
Highlight Threshold
Level above which highlights are flagged
95%
Overlay Opacity
Transparency of the exposure indicators
50%
Show Zones
Display zone system overlay
Off
Threshold Adjustment
Adjust the thresholds based on your delivery requirements:
Broadcast: Tighter thresholds (7-93%) to ensure legal levels
Cinema: Wider thresholds to preserve creative latitude
Web: Moderate thresholds for typical display characteristics
Use Cases
Checking for Clipping
Before final delivery, use the Exposure Scope to verify no unintended clipping:
Set thresholds to your delivery spec limits
Scan through your content
Address any flagged areas
Balancing Exposure
When color correcting, the scope helps maintain consistent exposure:
Watch for expanding red/blue zones as you adjust
Aim for minimal flagged areas unless intentional
HDR Content
For HDR workflows, adjust thresholds appropriately:
Highlights may intentionally exceed SDR limits
Use PQ or HLG reference levels as guides
Tips
Combine with the Waveform for numerical confirmation
Use alongside False Color for more detailed zone analysis
The scope updates in real-time as you make adjustments
Related Scopes
False Color - Detailed exposure zone visualization
Waveform - Precise luminance measurement
Histogram - Overall distribution view
Min Max - Extreme value tracking
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