Why does blank video appear as a dark grey when exported as avi?

[jabbason]

This is something that has been bothering me for some time, that black video used as filler at the beginning or end of a film in premiere appears far from black when compared to the black of a still black image. What causes this? and is there any way to improve the definition of 'black' video?

Its quite annoying to see a nice deep black frame within the premiere monitor turn to a dull grey when viewed full screen as an avi.

 

[EdwardMartinIII]

Are other black things on the screen appearing as black, too?

In other words, have you ruled out miscalibration of your monitor?

Edward

"Cut a hole in the door. Hang a flap. Criminy, why didn't I think of this earlier?!" -- inventor of the cat door

 

[Akribie]

Are you using PAL or NTSC?

 

[jabbason]

Ah i didn't consider my monitor being the problem, but that is quite possible, will give it a try. I'm using PAL.
Will get back to you...

 

[Akribie]

If you are using PAL, the monitor sounds a very likely culprit. NTSC has a restricted colour space that might have been relevant.

Putting 'PAL test card' into Google will give you some suitable images that will help with the calibration.

 

[jabbason]

Thank you i will try that out! cheers for that one Akribie