Hi Aussie Bloke,
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Originally Posted by Aussie Bloke
I am wondering why is it with todays technology do we not make CRTs/plasma/LCD screens with at least the gamut of a 15GP22???
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There are practical reasons. A picture with the original NTSC gamut is very dim in comparison to modern television gamut. The emerald green is too dark. A yellowish green is much brighter. People want bright pictures, no dim pictures. And they don't want to watch television in darkened rooms.
Another reason are the correct fleshtones: with a yellowish green, it is easier to adjust the tint or hue control for correct flesh tones. The flesh or face skin colors looks like a lich or like the skin of an alcoholic when they are not absolutely well adjusted with the tint control. It is easier to get a natural fleshtone with a yellowish green and an orange-red.
Kind regards,
Eckhard