Convert FL32 to CALS

The FL32 file extension stands for FilmLight Floating-point Image, used primarily within the Baselight color grading and finishing platform developed by FilmLight. This format supports high dynamic range imaging by utilizing 32-bit floating-point precision, ensuring accurate color representation and extensive post-production flexibility. Introduced to meet the demanding requirements of professional film and video production, FL32 files facilitate advanced color correction and visual effects workflows, maintaining high fidelity throughout the editing process.

The CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) Type 1 Image file format, developed by the United States Department of Defense in the mid-1980s, is a standard for storing raster (bit-mapped) image data, typically black-and-white. It ensures efficient data interchange and retention of orientation metadata. The format supports both uncompressed and compressed (using CCITT Group 4 compression) images. This standard was part of the broader CALS initiative aimed at improving electronic publishing and data management within the federal government.