Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

DC

DC

Cinematographiliac
Does anyone know a step-by-step way to calibrate my computer monitor with Avid? And also to calibrate my Sony PVM-14M2U program monitor through Mojo?

Thanks,

-DC-
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

I use Monaco Systems Calbiration for the computer monitor. http://www.xritephoto.com/product/optixxr/

For the client monitor - and depending on the type of client monitor with type of controls... a low cost way to do it is with Digtal Video Essentials:
http://www.digitalvideoessentials.com/

I found $14 dollar versions of the DVD on www.froogle.com

There will still be the issue of the video overlay when playing back. The 3D graphics card uses an overlay for moving video which is different than the screen with static. This can only be done by eye with very limited controls. All color correction should be done via the client monitor.

You also want to make sure your room environment is properly set up... there is a section on the DVD that discusses optimal viewing for TV sets. that is a good start. Other than that, there is a whole SMPTE specification for viewing environments which is a whole other level of implementation.

Michael
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

MichaelP:

Thanks for the info. Digital Video Essentials seems like the easiest way to go for the client monitor. I'll order a copy.

However, Monaco Systems seems kinda pricey from $200-$400, or something like that. There were different versions of the Optixx product so I'm not sure which version would be best for me. Have you seen EasyRGB? http://www.easyrgb.com/calibrate.php Would you recommend going this route?

Thanks,

-DC-
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

MichaelP:

Ok, I see what you mean. Colorvision also has two other products that they claim are more professional - the "Spyder2" and the "Spyder2 Pro Studio." Are you familiar with these products? Do you think it would be worth getting either one of those two over the basic "ColorPlus?" Ah . . . choices . . .

Thanks,

-DC-
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

I am not that familiar with their line of products, but let me study them a little closer to see of one makes more sense than another for your needs.

Michael
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

Very much appreciated . . .

-DC-
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

DC -

I would try to spring for the SPyder2 Plus, ($189) since it allows better control of whitepoint. If you do a lot of PhotoShop work it will help as well.

But if you do all your color correcting on a properly client monitor, then the lower cost one will get you in the ball park for most work.


Michael
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

Thanks for the feedback, Michael! :)

Just taking a look at the products now . . .

The Spyder2PLUS is actually $269 whereas the Spyder2 is $189. Now, which one were you referiring to?

-DC-
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

Just the SPyder2 would be fine if you can go for it over the $129 version.
 
Re: Calibrating monitors with Avid and Mojo

Sounds like a plan. :) Thanks again.

-DC-
 
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