Mueller, GeroLamy, FrancisReinhard Klein and Holly Rushmeier2015-07-312015-07-312015978-3-905674-83-52309-5059https://doi.org/10.2312/mam.20151196In this short paper X-Rite proposes a new file format for exchanging digital material appearance. The format is a vital part of X-Rite's appearance initiative consisting of a new generation of appearance capturing devices currently under development. In order to make the usage of measured appearance as simple as possible for users, a broad support by software vendors is essential. Therefore, X-Rite aims to initiate the assembly of a consortium of hard- and software vendors, members of the scientific community and users, which would be responsible for the further development and standardization of the format.10.2312/mam.201511965-7