SMPTE bars question at DVinfo.net

July 1st, 2002, 01:10 PM

I have an XL1. I know the bars are not SMPTE. Question is, if I record SMPTE bars out of my editing system onto a tape, then play that tape through the XL1 in the field, will that be an accurate way to calibrate my monitors?

Chris.

Chris Hurd · July 1st, 2002, 02:50 PM

Yes indeed it would... see an article on monitor calibration at http://www.greatdv.com/video/smptebars.htm -- hope this helps,

July 1st, 2002, 06:56 PM

Thanks so much for the tip! I sure wish the XL1 had one of those nifty smartcard readers. then i could load a still of SMPTE bars on the smartcard and never take it out!

Chris Yeiser

Don Palomaki · July 2nd, 2002, 06:53 AM

Many folks do not use the frst 1-2 minutes of tape for capture. So consider recording bars on that portion of your new blank tapes before you head to the field?

July 1st, 2002, 01:10 PM	#1
funkengine@hotmail.com Posts: n/a	SMPTE bars question I have an XL1. I know the bars are not SMPTE. Question is, if I record SMPTE bars out of my editing system onto a tape, then play that tape through the XL1 in the field, will that be an accurate way to calibrate my monitors? Chris.

July 1st, 2002, 02:50 PM	#2
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July 1st, 2002, 06:56 PM	#3
funkengine@hotmail.com Posts: n/a	Thanks so much for the tip! I sure wish the XL1 had one of those nifty smartcard readers. then i could load a still of SMPTE bars on the smartcard and never take it out! Chris Yeiser

July 2nd, 2002, 06:53 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Many folks do not use the frst 1-2 minutes of tape for capture. So consider recording bars on that portion of your new blank tapes before you head to the field?