Image craft, grounded in signal and intent.

The image is a signal. Every tool in the pipeline either preserves it or corrupts it. This site documents the difference.

SMT FRAMEWORK

Four tiers. Principles. Systems. Research. Projects.
Creative work accountable to signal, math, and narrative intent.

SMT100: Core Principles

Foundational constraints governing colour, exposure, and workflow design.

SMT200: Systems

DWG/DI pipelines, HDR/SDR trims, transforms, and tooling architecture.

SMT300: Research

Perception models, film emulation theory, display behaviour, standards-level reading.

SMT400: Projects

Applied breakdowns: DCTLs, grain systems, LUT analysis, production studies.

HOW TO USE

Begin with SMT100 to understand the constraints.
Move to SMT200 for implementation architecture.
Reference SMT300 for deeper technical study.
Explore SMT400 for applied experimentation.