Color Space Trends

Technology marches on, whether we like it or not, but sometimes it moves in strange directions.  Apple’s latest 4K and 5K iMacs will be using displays with a larger color gamut in the new-to-consumers DCI-P3 color space.  DCI-P3 isn’t a new standard per se, as it’s actually been around since 2007 as a standard for digital theater projection devices.  Just how this fits into Apple’s long range business scheme remains to be seen.  Two additional views of the matter are presented here and here.