Figure 6.13. White points of video and film.

The image on the left hand side represents the white point used in video systems, which is 6500 K. It is assumed that your monitor is adjusted to that color temperature. The next image is the white point of a film projector according to SMPTE 196M (5400 K). The image on the right hand side is the white as seen by an observer adapted to the conditions in the screening room.