Method and apparatus for display of banding

A method for generating a visual indicator, comprising:

• forming a reference portion comprising a first image independent of banding;
• and
• forming a binding test portion adjacent to the reference portion comprising (1) a second image sensitive to banding, and (2) two patterns which when superimposed together magnify visibility of banding errors in the second image.

A method for generating a banding indicator, comprising:

• imaging a first pattern at a first imaging parameter configuration value at a first addressability n;
• imaging a second pattern overlaid on the first pattern, the second pattern imaged at a second imaging paramter configuration value at a second addressability m, where m≧n;
• wherein the first and second pattern are configured so that the image resulting from the overlay of the first pattern and the second pattern is sensitive to banding.

A visual reference for characterizing banding indicated by a banding indicator, the visual reference comprising an image course enough to produce a tint signature that is relatively independent of banding, exposure setting, and focus setting;

• said image having the same mean tint level a the banding indicator.