Monitor Calibration at DVinfo.net

Philipp Eierund · March 25th, 2011, 06:35 PM

I was wondering if and how you guys calibrate the build in monitor of your F3 as well as an external monitor such as the TV Logic VFM-056WP. I find it a bit hard to judge the color quality of these monitors as one doesn't really match the other.

Is there a good (and fairly inexpensive) method to ballpark the calibration of these monitors so that you get an impression that's a bit more accurate?

Thanks,

Philipp

Steve Kalle · March 26th, 2011, 10:44 PM

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Philipp Eierund · March 27th, 2011, 12:19 AM

Thanks, Steve! I actually saw that thread. Unfortunately, the Sony PMW-F3 color bars look slightly different which threw me off. Also, my TV Logic doesn't have any "hue" setting per say. It has separate color gains and bias for each red, blue, and green channel. I can't seem to get it quite right. Argh!

Nick Wilcox-Brown · March 27th, 2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Philipp Eierund

I was wondering if and how you guys calibrate the build in monitor of your F3 as well as an external monitor such as the TV Logic VFM-056WP. I find it a bit hard to judge the color quality of these monitors as one doesn't really match the other.

Is there a good (and fairly inexpensive) method to ballpark the calibration of these monitors so that you get an impression that's a bit more accurate?

Thanks,

Philipp

My TVLogic only arrived yesterday, but one of the reasons for purchase (apart from the gorgeous screen and great color out of the box) is that it can be hardware calibrated with and XRite EyeOne Display or similar (which I have used for my desktop monitors for years) - it may be worth asking your dealer, or failing that, I will post when I have it sorted myself.

Philipp Eierund · March 27th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Great, Nick. I really couldn't get it calibrated. Looking forward to hearing about your experience.

Leonard Levy · March 27th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Be careful with color on the TV Logic because it will change with your vertical angle. Good to have a hood to insure you are on axis.

March 25th, 2011, 06:35 PM	#1
Philipp Eierund New Boot Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 23	Monitor Calibration I was wondering if and how you guys calibrate the build in monitor of your F3 as well as an external monitor such as the TV Logic VFM-056WP. I find it a bit hard to judge the color quality of these monitors as one doesn't really match the other. Is there a good (and fairly inexpensive) method to ballpark the calibration of these monitors so that you get an impression that's a bit more accurate? Thanks, Philipp

March 26th, 2011, 10:44 PM	#2
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Re: Monitor Calibration Color Bars and How To Use ‘em Video University

March 27th, 2011, 12:19 AM	#3
Philipp Eierund New Boot Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 23	Re: Monitor Calibration Thanks, Steve! I actually saw that thread. Unfortunately, the Sony PMW-F3 color bars look slightly different which threw me off. Also, my TV Logic doesn't have any "hue" setting per say. It has separate color gains and bias for each red, blue, and green channel. I can't seem to get it quite right. Argh!

March 27th, 2011, 11:11 AM	#5
Philipp Eierund New Boot Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 23	Re: Monitor Calibration Great, Nick. I really couldn't get it calibrated. Looking forward to hearing about your experience.

March 27th, 2011, 11:42 AM	#6
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	Re: Monitor Calibration Be careful with color on the TV Logic because it will change with your vertical angle. Good to have a hood to insure you are on axis.