SMPTE 196M-2003

This standard specifies the screen luminance level, luminance distribution, and spectral distribution (color temperature) of the projection light for theatrical, review- room, and nontheatrical presentation of 16-, 35-, and 70-mm motion-picture prints intended for projection at 24 frames per second. This standard also specifies review-room viewing conditions. It is the purpose of these specifications to achieve the tone scale, contrast, and pictorial quality of the projected print that will be of the quality intended during its production.