Luma-Chroma Color Spaces: The Unsung Heroes of Imaging

Explore the hidden world of luma-chroma colour spaces in this 42-minute conference talk from the 37th Chaos Communication Congress (37c3). Delve into the origins, purposes, and real-world applications of these unsung heroes of imaging technology that have been integral to analog television, video, and modern digital imaging for over 60 years. Discover how these colour spaces enable humans to see, process, and transmit colours across various media. Learn about specific examples including NTSC, PAL, Okta color spaces, YCbCr, and XYB. Gain insights into the common thread that connects diverse imaging technologies and understand why luma-chroma colour spaces are crucial in the field of visual communication.