aces_container ☆
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Description:
Reference implementation of SMPTE ST2065-4
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: color-management film vfx smpte library
Install: brew install aces_container
About:
ACES Container provides a robust C++ library for reading and writing ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) image files according to the SMPTE ST2065-4 standard. It serves as the foundational component for applications requiring high-fidelity color management and exchange. This implementation ensures compatibility and correctness for professional color grading and visual effects workflows.
Key Features:
  • Reference implementation of SMPTE ST2065-4
  • C++ library for reading/writing .aces files
  • Manages metadata and image data structures
  • Maintained by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Use Cases:
  • Integrating ACES support into custom VFX or color grading applications
  • Validating and processing ACES image files in a pipeline
  • Developing color-managed applications for the film industry
Alternatives:
  • OpenColorIO – Broader color management framework; ACES Container is a more specific dependency for file format handling.
  • OpenEXR – Handles the underlying EXR format but does not enforce ACES specific metadata and constraints.
License: AMPAS
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 1:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 98d7cf1e
Nov 14, 2024 5:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 74454631
Sep 22, 2023 2:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP 865e8109
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