For broadcasters and video professionals operating in high dynamic range (HDR) environments, accurate and standards-compliant color processing is critical. That’s where the BBC HLG LUTs Color Pipeline in the AJA ColorBox steps in—a field-proven HDR conversion tool tailored to meet the BBC's rigorous Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) standards.

Developed in collaboration with industry leaders and built with real-world television workflows in mind, this powerful pipeline provides a trusted solution for HDR-to-HDR and SDR-to-HDR conversions, ensuring your content maintains color accuracy from production to final delivery.

What Is the BBC HLG LUTs Pipeline?

The BBC HLG LUTs Color Pipeline is a licensed, optional enhancement within the AJA ColorBox and OG-ColorBox that delivers:

• BBC-compliant HDR conversions for broadcasters
• RGB Color Corrector to fine-tune color values pre-conversion
• Proc Amp (Processing Amplifier) for video level adjustment
• Seamless integration into live production, post workflows, and signal chains

This solution is ideal for television studios, OB trucks, post-production facilities, and anywhere precise HDR management is required.

Designed for Professional HDR Workflows

Unlike generic LUT solutions, the BBC HLG LUTs pipeline is built to handle the specific tonal mapping and color criteria defined by the BBC. Whether you're upconverting from SDR or transforming HDR signals between formats, this pipeline ensures consistency and compliance with broadcast standards.

It’s more than just a LUT—it's an integrated system that gives you control over both the signal and the conversion process, providing flexibility with real-time correction before applying the LUT itself.

Built Into the AJA ColorBox Ecosystem

The AJA ColorBox is a compact and powerful HDR/SDR color processing device designed to fit into a wide range of professional video workflows. The BBC HLG LUTs Color Pipeline is just one of six available color pipelines that can be activated via optional licenses.

With ColorBox, professionals get:

• 12G-SDI & HDMI I/O
• REST API support for remote control
• Real-time SDR/HDR preview options
• Firmware upgradeable functionality

The inclusion of the BBC pipeline expands the ColorBox’s utility in live HDR production, ensuring your broadcasts maintain broadcast-safe color standards with minimal setup and maximum reliability.

Why This Matters for Broadcasters

As HDR becomes more widespread, especially in sports, live entertainment, and episodic television, the need for broadcast-ready HDR conversion tools grows. The BBC HLG LUTs Color Pipeline provides a solution you can trust—developed for professionals, tested in the field, and tuned for live and post environments.

With AJA’s reputation for reliability and the BBC's color science behind it, this pipeline offers peace of mind and production precision.

Get Started Today

The BBC HLG LUTs Pipeline is available as an optional license for both ColorBox and OG-ColorBox devices. Whether you're upgrading your workflow or future-proofing your facility, this solution is a must-have for HDR broadcast readiness.

Contact us to activate the pipeline and explore the full capabilities of ColorBox.

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