To manually characterize | Kodak 4F3882 manual

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To manually characterize:

NOTE

As you enter data, the plots update. This allows you to track possible errors in

your data. Use the magnify buttons to zoom in or out on the plot.

1.Load the .dpx color patch files from the Display Manager System CD onto your computer or download them from http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/dlmanage/kdmDown.jhtml. The files are located in the Images/Patches folder.

OR

Load one of the KODAK Video Tapes.

2.From the Characterization drop-down menu on the main window, click Manual Characterization Assistant.

The following window opens.

3.(Optional) Edit the table, if necessary. See “Editing a Characterization Table” on page 47.

4.Project the first color patch.

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Contents

Display Manager system User guide Page Display Manager System USER’S Guide Page AB O U T T H I S BO O K Page TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S Calibration Verifying Appendix C Regulatory Information T RO D U C T I O N Print Film Edition VISION2 HD System Types of Licenses Calibration How it WorksCharacterization Verification Viewing and Customizing a Look Main Window Supported Displays Enable Cable USB Cable ECCSupported Hardware Generic Monitor Support Windows MAC OS Irix OS Linux OS Supported Sensors Getting Help Windows and Macintosh Operating System Installation Install the SoftwareTo install on a Windows or Macintosh Operating System To install on an Irix system Irix InstallationGunzip KDMV4Irix.tar.gz Tar xf KDMV4Irix.tar To install on a Linux system Linux Installation Connect the Hardware Rite Sensors To connect the enable cableTo position the sensor during calibration Rite Monitor Optimizer DTP92+EK To connect the sensor Do not apply a cleanser to the suction cup Sequel Chroma 4/C USB Sensor for CRT Monitors Sequel Sensors Sequel Chroma 4/L USB Sensor Sequel Chroma 4/C Serial Sensor for CRT Monitors Click Type and select PhotoResearch PR-650 Go to Options SetupClick Type and select Minolta CS-100A To purchase a license Obtain Your LicenseManager System/Licenses Renewing Your License Open the Display Manager SystemPage Preparing the Viewing Environment and Monitor Be FO R E CA L I B R a T I N G Setting the Options Projector Aim Print Film Calibration Setup Display Automatic Calibration Display Aim Dark Patch Video Calibration SetupAim Settings White Patch Use Video Calibration Settings Sensor SetupTolerances Setup Display Setup Directories Setup Timing Setup To create a customized .ini file Saving and Loading SettingsTo load a customized .ini file Go to File Load Settings To save all settings at once Go to File Save Settings Automatic Calibration CA L I B R a T I O N To automatically calibrate a monitor Calibration ProcedureIf you are prompted to perform a Dark Gain Correction L i b r a t i o n L i b r a t i o n To evaluate your monitor Monitor Evaluation To manually calibrate a monitor or HD/SD display Manual Calibration L i b r a t i o n Click Measure Once or Measure Continuous Click Measure Primaries Proceed to Characterization on Page Automatic Characterization CH a R a C T E R I Z a T I O NTo automatically characterize your monitor A r a c t e r i z a t i o n If characterization failed, see Characterization Failure on Manual Characterization To manually characterize When you are finished, click File Save Characterization File Editing a Characterization Table Task Shortcut Keys for the Assistant Opening the Viewer VI E W I N G a N D CU S T O M I Z I N G LO O K STo open the Viewer Global Options Using the ViewerTo Quick Verify Chart with the results is displayed E w i n g a n d C u s t o m i z i n g L o o k s Playback Controls Pop-up Options Toolbar Information Task Key Viewer Shortcut Keys To create a print film look Creating a Print Film Look To create a video look Creating a Video Look Loading an Image Advanced Options Framing Settings Mode Description Gamut Remap Settings Transform Bit Depth Work in a dark environment whenever possible Surround Compensation Example file neutral-based compensation Recorder Compensation On the Advanced tab, click Recorder Compensation Example file neutral- and color-based compensation Transform Rescale Page To verify monitor setup Verifying the Monitor SetupVE R I F Y I N G Verification window opens when the correction is complete Data verify To verify the print film look Verifying the Print Film Look Verification window opens when the correction is complete Ve r i f y i n g Verification Logs VerifySetupResults or VerifyPrintFilmResults Monitor Setup Verification Log TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G Calibration Failure Verification Failure Characterization Failure Dark Gain Correction Failure Sensor Needs to be Replaced Sensor Does Not Adhere to Screen USB Device Is Not Recognized Sensor Fails to Initialize License Has Expired Enable Cable Does Not Recognize the MonitorLicense File Does Not Work Calibrate Icon Is Not Available Unable to Load an ImageUnable to Load a Transform Unable to Build or Export a Transform My Wide Color Gamut Encoded LUT Does Not Look Correct Problem with the .ini FileImaging Product Cannot Find LUT My 1D LUT Does Not Match my 3D LUT Image Does Not Appear in the Viewer Click the Troubleshooting tab Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Results Are Not as Expected Difficulty Navigating the Online User’s Guide Super Bright Capable Display will not CalibrateHot Links Paging Through the User’s Guide Windows Operating System Minimum Requirements AP P E N D I X a SY S T E M RE Q U I R E M E N T SMAC OS Minimum Requirements Linux Operating System Minimum Requirements Irix Operating System Minimum Requirements Additional Software and Hardware Page Display Manager System Shortcut Keys AP P E N D I X B SH O R T C U T KEY SManual Characterization Assistant Shortcut Keys Viewer Shortcut Keys AP P E N D I X C RE G U L a T O R Y in FO R M a T I O N EU Weee GL O S S a R Y Enable cable TemperatureOptions Setup window Display mode SPD See projector SPD Assistant VISION2 HD System See Kodak VISION2 HD System D EX D e Macintosh Rite Page Eastman Kodak Company