Processing amplifier, commonly called ProcAmp, is used to alter, change or clean video or audio signal components or parameters in realtime.Kramer Electronics - Audio/Video Glossary - Processing Amplifier (procamp)
Form factor
Broadcast professionals prefer to use hardware rack mountable ProcAmps that helps them make video broadcast safe by correcting video inconsistencies. They may also be chip-based, as part of other larger multi-purpose devices in professional environments.
Software ProcAmps are also available as code embedded in media players like Windows Media Player, VLC, KMPlayer, or in codecs like ffdshow. Software ProcAmps can process media either on the CPU or GPU.Microsoft MSDN - Windows Driver Kit: Display Devices - ProcAmp Control Processing
Video ProcAmp
Video ProcAmps can be used for processing standard-definition 525/30 (NTSC) 625/25 (PAL) or high-definition video signals.VideoUniversity.com - Engineering Primer ProcAmps can process video signals ranging from analog composite to SDI video signals.
Common controls
Brightness (Luminance) Contrast (Gain) Saturation (Amplitude) Hue (Phase)
Common features
Regenerate sync and color burst Adjust sync amplitude Boost low light level video Reduce video wash out Chroma clipping
See also
Video processing Broadcast-safe
External links More information about TV standards
References