The DSC Labs ChromaDuMonde CamAlign Chip Chartfrom DSC Labs ChromaDuMonde CamAlign Chip Chartis a color calibration chart designed for calibrating color with virtually any video camera throughout the world. For true black reference, this model comes with a CavityBlack enclosure which folds flat for transport and storage. The chart includes the latest SMPTE 274M (ITU-R BT.709) international colorimetry standards to ensure its compatibility in virtually any country or region. Many video professionals consider calibration charts a necessity for optimizing camera performance and the production value of images.

This chart has been designed with that philosophy in mind and works equally well in engineering or production work. It can be used to evaluate a camera's color matrix and gamma with a waveform/vectorscope. A chart can be particularly useful in reproducing skins tones, as well as custom or difficult colors, such as turquoise, purple, and other colors which occur at prism crossovers. It can also be used to check and adjust cameras on the fly and immediately gauge the effect of any hue changes on surrounding colors. This feature can be especially useful when using "green screens" or other digital special effects. Chart information can also be recorded to use it in post-production as a baseline reference. Recording the chart with every scene and setting change can ensure consistency in all of your work.

The chart generates a precise hexagonal-shaped display for HD, SD, and NTSC television images. Gamma can be set on your camera by using the chart's precise crossed grayscales. Colorimetry can then be set by positioning the chart's 24 color signals in HD vectorscope boxes and intermediate positions. The chart is primarily designed for HD TV use, but calibrated offsets are provided for those who wish to determine the theoretical colorimetric differences between HD and NTSC standards.

All ColorDuMonde charts feature separation between the grayscale and color bars suggested by Steve Lucas, as well as DSC Labs' exclusive watermarked title and serial bar. This model includes six vector colors and six intermediate between-vector colors. It also features 11-step crossed grayscales and 100 IRE white and true-black chips. The "+4" designation on this model signifies the inclusion of four additional skin-tone patches.

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Video Camera Color Calibration Chart    Compatible with Worldwide Standards    Use with Engineering or Production Work    Color & Grayscale References    Skin-Tone Patches

Use this practical and versatile chart to perform color calibration and testing to achieve enhanced results with your video camera.

This chart has been designed to meet international colorimetry standard to ensure its compatibility with virtually all video cameras throughout the world.

The chart includes a number of options that are equally useful in engineering, production, and post-production work.

It features separation between grayscale and color bars and an exclusive watermarked title and serial bar.

The chart also includes skin-tone patches.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Doesn't the fact that this card has a glossy finish, throw off the 18% reflectance that middle grey should have?

A: The DSC Labs Pocket OneShot Plus EFP Carry-On Chart with AcuFlect 3 (6.25 x 3.75") uses an AcuFlect surface to provide accurate colors and dynamic range.

Q: 2. Is there a way to use this with an iPad pro?

A: SpyderCHECKR 24 cannot be used with an iPad. The software is only for Mac and Windows post productive imaging software such as photoshop, Lightroom and etc.

Q: 3. Why a glossy finish? I would think matte would be more useful, less prone to picking up reflections.

A: According to DSC: Film-style production schedules dont generally allow much time to shoot a glossy chart and eliminate reflections, but matte surface can be too delicate for field production; DSCs AcuFlect wide dynamic range, washable gloss surface, eliminates unreliable matte chart flare.

Q: 4. Can this be used to color-correct still photography in Lightroom? How about in Photoshop? If so, how?

A: The DSC Labs Pocket OneShot Plus EFP Carry-On Chart with AcuFlect 3 is meant for video work only. Different color chips are used for photography, like the Datacolor SCK310 Spyder Checkr Photo Color Chart.

Q: 5. Are DSC labs True white cards any more spectrally neutral than WhiBal G7 White Balance cards - spec'd at less +/- 0.5?

A: Yes. DSC is one of the top brands when it comes to white balance and color calibration tools. They are designed to be 100% accurate. Keep in mind white balance cards will fade overtime and should be stored in a place that protects them from dirt debris and sunlight to ensure a long accurate lifespan.

Q: 6. Can you use it with Davinci Resovle ?

A: Yes, the Digital Kolor Pro can be used with Davinci Resolve.

Q: 7. Can this be used with the Resolve utility?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 8. What is the size of this chart?

A: This chart is 10" High x 17" Wide.

Q: 9. does this come with a protective case?

A: It does not. The DSC Labs CamFolder (Standard) is a great option to go along with it, BH #DSCFSW. https://bhpho.to/2TZzdG2

Q: 10. is it a glossy or matte surface?

A: This has a semi-gloss (AcuFlect 3) surface according to DSC.