Colorfront QC Player 2023 | What's New?

Framing Error Detection
The QC Player now features a new File > Analyze Content menu, offering a user-friendly Analysis Window interface with three available encoders: a Loudness encoder for generating loudness reports, a Light Level encoder creating frame light level statistics, and the latest Framing encoder designed to investigate framing issues.

Framing Track on the Timeline
The new Framing encoder automatically detects framing errors like inconsistent mattes and black borders in images. It also generates a dedicated Framing track on the timeline, utilizing markers to highlight framing value changes within clips. Additionally, DPX and CSV files are generated to identify black pixels and provide frame details.

Expanded Color Conversion Setting on HUD
In response to industry requirements, a new option, P3D65PQ Clamp100, has been introduced to the Color Conversion setting on the HUD of the QC Player, expanding the range of color space transformations available for clips.

HDR Nomenclature Change and Improved HDR Report
The HDR nomenclature has been updated to align with industry standards, with the color space option renamed to PQ in the Analyzer. Our improved PDF HDR report now identifies any deviations in color and brightness.

Second Head Analyzer on macOS
The Second Head Analyzer, a powerful image analysis tool in the QC Player, is now integrated into macOS, expanding its availability from Windows to offer macOS users a seamless experience.

Importing Project Settings File
In this latest update, easily import configuration files to update project settings in the QC Player, by selecting File » Apply Project Settings File and choosing the JSON file with preferred configurations. Custom values will be automatically updated in the Settings.

Markers Track to Flag Dolby Vision Metadata Issues and Improved Validation
The new 'L6 Sanity' validation step flags MaxFALL and MaxCLL issues, including mismatches between CPL and Dolby XML. Post-validation, a dedicated Dolby Vision Markers track shows 'False' and 'Offset' markers for easy brightness issue identification.

Scrollable Audio Mixdown Window
The Audio Mixdown Window now includes a vertical or horizontal scrolling feature, allowing easy navigation through mixdowns with numerous source and output channels.

New 5.1.4 Channel Preset in Audio Mixdown
Introducing the new 5.1.4 channel preset in our Audio Mixdown window, which enables Dolby Atmos channel mapping for the immersive surround sound format, providing optimized flexibility for your audio workflow.

Invite Viewers to Stream Sessions from Menu
The QC Player now allows you to send invitations to stream sessions directly from the menu, using the new View » Stream Output menu option, and adding the email address(es) in the pop-up window.