Which statement best describes RAW, LOG, and standard gamma workflows?

Which statement best describes RAW, LOG, and standard gamma workflows?

• A. RAW records a flat gamma for broad dynamic range.
• B. RAW captures sensor data with maximum latitude and needs debayering; LOG records a flat gamma for broad dynamic range for grading; standard gamma is conventional gamma-corrected footage ready for display.
• C. RAW captures standard gamma output ready for display.
• D. LOG uses debayering at capture time.

Answer: (B)

This question tests how RAW, LOG, and standard gamma workflows handle image data from capture to grading and display.

RAW captures sensor data with maximum latitude because it records largely unprocessed sensor information. It needs debayering (demosaicing) to convert the sensor’s color mosaic into full-color images, and it typically isn’t gamma corrected yet, giving you the most flexibility for color and exposure decisions in post.

LOG applies a flat, logarithmic brightness curve to the image. This preserves a wide dynamic range, keeping detail in both shadows and highlights for flexible grading later. The footage is not meant to be viewed directly as final output; it’s a working representation that makes grading decisions more predictable.

Standard gamma refers to conventional gamma-corrected footage that’s already processed to a display-ready state. It has less latitude for major adjustments but is quick to view and export for typical delivery.

The described combination—RAW with maximum latitude and required debayering, LOG for wide dynamic range and grading, and standard gamma for ready-to-display footage—best captures how these workflows complement different stages of production.