Description
The OG-ColorBox from AJA provides high-performance color conversion and correction with support for HDR, SDR, and Wide Color Gamut signals. Ideal for live events, broadcast, and studio productions, this openGear card features minimal latency, single-cable 12G-SDI support for up to DCI 4K60 video, and 4K/2K down conversion. It provides a unique color-processing pipeline, includes NBCU LUT and ACES pipelines, and offers separately available license upgrade options.Multiple Image Processing Pipelines
The OG-ColorBox includes six popular pipelines for your live broadcast, live event, and on-set workflow:- AJA Colorfront (requires license to remove watermark)
- ORION-CONVERT (requires license to remove watermark)
- BBC HLG LUTs (requires license to remove watermark)
- NBCU
- LUTs
- ACES
AJA Color Pipeline
AJA’s advanced color management features:Seven processing nodes plus Overlay
12-bit RGB
One 3D LUT and four 1D LUTs
Two 3×3 matrices
Support for standard file types
Configurable color space, range, and transfer characteristics
Full-frame LUT processing
Full bypass node for 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0
ACES Support
The OG-ColorBox supports ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) color management for maintaining consistent color through capture through editing, presentation, and future remastering.NBCU LUTs Pipeline
Create a single-master workflow for simultaneous HDR and SDR content using NBCU LUTs. Designed for television broadcasting, the OG-ColorBox supports seven NBCU LUT conversions.Optional Licenses
Separately available license options include:Colorfront Engine with TV, live, and SDR to Dolby Vision preview modes.
ORION-CONVERT with Cromorama color science for dual HDR/SDR broadcast workflows.
BBC HLG LUTs with proven HDR conversion options..
Ultralow Latency
The OG-ColorBox’s ultralow latency of less than 1/2 video line enables it to process and output a live signal in the critical ±half line input timing requirement of most production switches.Down Conversion and 4K/2K Crop
Independent SDI and HDMI 4K and 2K down conversions enable the OG-ColorBox to meet various monitoring requirements.Advanced Overlay and ANC Metadata Management
Overlay selected metadata and user data on your video for live use, capture, embedding, or pass ANC metadata to a linked SDI device or application using the OG-ColorBox API.DCI and UHD 4K Frame Capture and Recall
The OG-ColorBox’s frame capture and recall can be used for VF/X composite checks and look comparisons between takes.Store up to 16 frames locally or using third-party software to save images to your computer.
Extensive Onboard Libraries
OG-ColorBox features an extensive library capacity with 16 memory slots for each file category, 10 presets per pipeline, and a startup preset.ARRI LogC4 Wireless WVO Support
A built-in decoding LUT enables the OG-ColorBox to improve monitoring image quality when using LogC4 Wireless WVO wireless video transmission with an ARRI ALEXA 35.Partner Integrations
The OG-ColorBox’s feature set can be used with third-party a RESTfuL API defined using OpenAPI. Partners include: CyanView RCP, SKAARHOJ Blue Pill, Pomfort Livegrade, QTAKE Video Assist, Assimilate, Calman calibration, and Light Illusion ColourSpace calibration.openGear Compatibility
This AJA card is compatible with other openGear products, offering a modular rear panel, and a redundant power supply.An Ethernet port provides access for card configuration using Ross DashBoard software.