Smak Talk documents colour science, cinematic workflow, and finishing systems for modern image production.
It operates as a structured archive of principles, technical systems, research, and applied experimentation.
SMT FRAMEWORK
Four tiers — principles, systems, research, and projects.
Designed to keep creative work accountable to signal, math, and narrative intent.
SMT 100
Core Principles
Foundational constraints governing colour, exposure, and workflow design.
SMT 200
Systems
DWG/DI pipelines, HDR/SDR trims, transforms, and tooling architecture.
SMT 300
Research
Perception models, film emulation theory, display behaviour, standards-level reading.
SMT 400
Projects
Applied breakdowns: DCTLs, grain systems, LUT analysis, production studies.
HOW TO USE THIS SITE
Start with SMT 100 for beliefs and constraints.
Use SMT 200 for implementation and workflow architecture.
Reference SMT 300 for research and technical deep-dives.
Browse SMT 400 for applied case studies and experiments.