Abstract: Apparatus and method for controlling a video signal amplitude excursion to provide a display image within a photographic acceptance range of a film. A clamping level is established for said video signal which maintains the brightness of the display monitor fixed. A gain controlled amplifier is serially connected to receive said video signal. The gain of the amplifier is set to control the contrast level for the monitor. Calibration means are provided to establish a light output from the display monitor within the optimum photographic acceptance range.

Abstract: Video image recording device for photographically recording video images selected from video input signals on sheets of film, provided with means for reducing or completely eliminating recorded image drift. Recorded image parameter controls are provided which are calibrated in terms of Dunn Density Index numbers, which are related to the densities of the recorded video images. Image polarity inversion control means are provided for the recorded image and for each individual video input signal channel.