Autodesk Color Management — Supplemental Information
This section provides information about the underlying color management system, independent of how it is implemented in
Maya or any other Autodesk product.
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About Autodesk Color Management
Autodesk Color Management (also known as the Synergy color management component, or SynColor) is a shared technology component that is integrated into several Autodesk applications. This allows for consistent processing, interpretation, and communication of colors throughout a mixed pipeline.
Color Management Concepts
Color management enables enables colors to be reproduced as accurately as possible across different devices and media. Unlike color correction, the intention of color management is not to change colors but instead to preserve perceived colors in different situations.
Common Color Management Scenarios
Although there's an unlimited number of possible situations that you may encounter in color management, they can be divided into categories that require similar treatment.
Color Transform Files
The color transforms included with Autodesk Color Management are supplied as individual files in CTF format. In addition, Autodesk Color Management can import many third-party LUT and transform formats.