Convert RAD to CIN

Understanding RAD and CIN file formats

The RAD file format is commonly associated with Radiance, a suite of programs for the analysis and visualization of lighting in design. It is used to describe the geometry and materials of a scene for lighting simulations. On the other hand, the CIN file format is a digital image format used by Kodak's Cineon system, which is designed for film scanning, compositing, and color correction. It is widely used in the film industry for high-quality image processing.

How to convert RAD to CIN

Converting a RAD file to a CIN file involves transforming a scene description into a high-quality image format. This process typically requires specialized software that can interpret the scene data and render it into an image.

Best software for RAD to CIN conversion

One of the best software options for converting RAD to CIN is Radiance itself, as it can render RAD files into images. However, to convert these images into the CIN format, you might need additional software like ImageMagick or Adobe Photoshop with the appropriate plugins.

Steps to convert using Radiance and ImageMagick

1. Use Radiance to render the RAD file into a standard image format like TIFF or PNG. This can be done using the rpict command in Radiance.
2. Once you have the image, open it in ImageMagick.
3. Use ImageMagick to convert the image to the CIN format by executing the command: convert input.tiff output.cin.

Steps to convert using Adobe Photoshop

1. Render the RAD file to an image format using Radiance.
2. Open the rendered image in Adobe Photoshop.
3. Go to File → Export → Cineon to save the image in the CIN format.