The Portrait Displays AVFoundry VirtualForge Software Pattern Generatorfrom Portrait Displays AVFoundry VirtualForge Software Pattern Generatoris a Mac-compatible application designed to work with the optional CalMAN calibration software to calibrate TV monitors that are driven via a video output device from a Mac workstation. It supports select AJA and Blackmagic Design output devices and is controlled by CalMAN to produce bit-accurate test patterns at any required triplet value for accurate grayscale, CMS, or 3D LUT calibration. It provides a convenient alternative to hardware-based calibration and can be used for plasmas, OLEDs, projectors, and other TV monitors.

For Use with CalMAN Calibration Software    Calibrates TVs Driven via Output Devices    Works with Macs & AJA/Blackmagic Cards    Easy Alternative to Hardware Generators    Produces Bit-Accurate Test Patterns    Allows Grayscale/CMS/3D LUT Calibration    Reliable Output Levels    Fast Synchronization with CalMAN    Thousands of Patterns    PCIe & Thunderbolt Support

• Basic optimization patterns
• Black to white gradient
• Grayscale with 1% increments
• CMS with variable stimuli
• Complete RGB triplets
• Luminance ramps
• Saturation sweeps
• ColorChecker patterns
• Skin tones
• APL, Constant APL

• AJA KONA 3G SDI and HDMI PCIe output device
• AJA KONA 3G in a Sonnet Thunderbolt expansion chassis
• AJA KONA LHi SDI and HDMI PCIe output device
• AJA KONA LHi in a Sonnet Thunderbolt expansion chassis
• AJA KONA LHe Plus SDI PCIe output device
• AJA KONA LHe Plus in a Sonnet Thunderbolt expansion chassis
• AJA KONA Io XT Thunderbolt I/O device
• AJA KONA Io 4K Thunderbolt 2 I/O device
• AJA T-TAP Thunderbolt SDI and HDMI output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme Dual Link SDI, HDMI and analog PCIe output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink Quad SDI/HD-SDI PCIe output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink Studio SDI/HD-SDI, HDMI and analog PCIe output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink Optical Fiber SDI/HD-SDI PCIe output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink Duo SDI/HD-SDI PCIe output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink SDI SDI/HD-SDI PCIe output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Recorder 3G-SDI and HDMI PCIe output device
• Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Monitor 3G-SDI and HDMI PCIe output device

* DeckLink SDI support in CalMAN, for sourcing VirtualForge calibration signals, is limited to the default YCrCb 4:2:2 10-bit pixel format, which the DeckLink control app does not provide the option of changing. CalMAN does not support DeckLink HDMI outputs for sourcing.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does anyone know if the sockets are ceramic, as opposed to plastic?

A: The inner portion of the socket is ceramic while the outer portion is plastic.

Q: 2. Are these remote flash units, or continuous lighting?

A: These are continuous light

Q: 3. Is there an ETA on these flashes? Was there an issue in production from the manufacture? From what I see these were available for a short while at the end of last year at some level.... and now are they on back order?

A: Unfortunately as this item is on backorder from the manufacturer, we cannot provide an ETA at the current time. I apologize for the inconvenience, however you can select to be informed when this product returns to our inventory by clicking on the Notify When in Stock icon on the product page.

Q: 4. i want to know which quantum turbo cable i can use with the phottix motros nikon flash?

A: I'm not really sure i comes with a adapter and I use the Altura battery pack and it work nice

Q: 5. There seems to be no way at all to mount the 27 Beauty Umbrella to any of the including mounting systems. Has anyone figure it out? The box was damaged during delivery and I'm wondering if I am missing anything?Also, what is meant by 'A modeling flash setting is available for previewing how your shot will turn out'How is this feature/function used? I am running Sony A7r and A7rII. Cheers.

A: Hi James,Please send me an email with your address. We will ship you the right ring for your kit as an error was made in assembling the kits. Some of the kits were packed with PH87307 when they should have been packed with PH87308. PH87307 will work for potential other accessories.willh@macgroupus.comDamage to the box needs to be addressed through B&H shipping.Sorry for the inconvenience.Regards,Will HMac Group US

Q: 6. Is the hot shoe mount metal or plastic for the flash and transmitter?

A: The flash units have a metal hot shoe with a rubber/plastic locking collar. It is very solid and secure. I do not have a trigger attachment as it is controlled by my camera, but imagine it is also metal..

Q: 7. is the flash head the same dimensions as the sb900/910? I have accessories/snoots that fit on the sb900 and would like to use them on this head

A: you can if you use it with the adapter that i come with

Q: 8. The description mentions 1x Stand and Umbrella Case , but that's not in the images. Is it another stand that holds an umbrella (and if so, is the umbrella included?)

A: The Product Highlights and In the box list the what it comes with. And the last photo shows what it comes with.Kit Items2 x 4 Socket Fluorescent Fixture 2 x Light Stand, Black (6') 2 x 50 x 50 cm Softbox for Fluorescent Fixtures GENERAL BRAND - Stand & Umbrella Case 8 x Eiko - Spiral Fluorescent Lamp 40W/120V 5000K E26 Base

Q: 9. Would like to know if in Manual mode whether the Mitros+ will fire a pre-flash. If using the Odin transmitter to a Sony flash with Odin receiver, in order to have power control from the transmitter, the flash itself must be in TTL mode - whilst the power control works in that mode, the flash will still pre-flash, rendering metering useless and for people who suffer lazy eye getting half shut eyes. So it would be good the Mitros+ in manual was a true manual that didn't pre-flash, whilst still retaining power control from the Odin transmitter?

A: The Odin system does not fire a pre flash in manual settings while shooting. If you press the TEST button, it will produce a paused flash at the power level set so that you can meter it.

Q: 10. I've read a lot of problems with mitro+ not working.....has anyone experience this problem?

A: I've had no problems, works as expected with my Phoenix camera-mounted trigger. I think it's a great package.