HDR and Color Management in Gamescope and SteamOS - Implementation and Challenges

Learn about HDR content and color management implementation in Gamescope and SteamOS through this technical conference talk from XDC 2023. Explore the comprehensive journey of supporting HDR and color management at scanout and composite levels for Steam Deck and Desktop platforms. Dive into various technical challenges encountered during development, including user experience considerations, implementation of HDR and 10-bit support for XWayland games and clients, DRM integration, and future requirements for the new DRM atomic color management pipeline. Gain valuable insights into the technical intricacies of display technology and color management in gaming systems during this 19-minute presentation delivered by Joshua Ashton at the X.Org Developers Conference.