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Contents 1 The Stats 2 Download Full Plug-in and Source Code 3 Description 4 Features and Benefits 5 Common Uses of Test Patterns

The Stats

• Developer: Synthetic Aperture
• Platforms: Mac OS 8+ / X (classic)
• Host Applications: Adobe After Effects

Download Full Plug-in and Source Code

• Test Pattern Maker

Description

Test Pattern Maker is a free utility for generating video and audio test patterns. Accurate test patterns are essential for properly calibrating your equipment and letting others know the levels you have used in your video production.

Because different video editing systems use different video and audio levels and formats, it's difficult to find accurate tests for a specific system. Test Pattern Maker makes it easy to generate just the tests you need in the format you need them.

Features and Benefits

• Generates eight video test patterns:
• EIA Color Bars
• EBU Color Bars
• SMPTE-style Color Bars
• 5-Step Luma Test
• 10-Step Luma Test
• Luma Ramp
• Convergence
• Overscan
• Supports square- and rectangular-pixel video formats
• Supports RGB (0-255) and Rec. 601 (16-235) video formats, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of non-linear editing systems, including Final Cut Pro, Avid, Media100, Premiere, and EditDV.
• Generates accurate sine-wave audio test tones

Common Uses of Test Patterns

• Use color bars and tone at the head of video tapes to let the recipient know what levels you used.
• Use luma tests to check system linearity.
• Use the convergence test to check your video monitor.
• Use the overscan test to check image centering on your video monitor and in your camera's viewfinder.