Just received my Radiance processor and will rely on my ISF buddy to set it up.

But I may want to play with it myself but things like gamma, grayscale, color gamut, etc are beyond my scope of knowledge.

Anyone publish a book, pamphlet etc. that would explain all of this, the associated test patterns and how to take the best advantage of the video processor?

Or would such documentation come with a colorimeter? If so which one has the best documentation for a newer user..?

Thanks!!

Jeff we have direct control for patterns on the Lumagen HD series as well as the Radiance with CalMAN V3. Our plan is to provide many new features once Lumagen provides the control for them. So if it's automation as well as a well documented product then CalMAN V3 will fit the bill. As for a meter the current favorite is a i1Display2 in the LT flavor.

Jeff, someone as experienced on the forum as you should be familiar with the search function.... ;)

On the front page is this thread which directly addresses your question:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=928250

Also, the calibration FAQ(sticky) is not really a FAQ, but there still is a lot of great information in there. That should more than get you started, in addition if you dig around here with specific questions, there is a large wealth of info. Unfortunately, there isn't really a single location where everything is gathered together, partly because a lot of calibration is really based on experience in dealing with specific displays.

Anyway, hope that helps you out, and have fun!

-chris

Thanks guys,

Derek,

Does your product come with a reference text? Whendo you expect to get Radiance controls? What would I pay for the i1Display2 in the LT flavor.

Chris,


Also, is the Widescreen REview TExt a worthy buy? Anyone have it? Is it like a reference text for all things calibration, etc?

Thanks!

I don't know, but I trust George's recommendation. I was going to pick it up, since it only costs a few bucks and would be worth thumbing through I'm sure. I think I have some of the SMPTE stuff that comes with it, and it is worth having if you're a calibration junky.

Not to mention the humour coming from videophiles waxing on about if only laserdiscs had an SVideo output...

It is worth it for being a great compilation - just try not to snicker when your read the old ads...

No calibration software can teach you the experience of how far off displays can be from proper calibration science and video engineering - and the lack of proper controls requiring artistic compromise. You should consider paying your ISF extra for a mini-seminar on how to calibrate your display with whatever DIY tools you pick up - with the understanding he gets paid when he comes back to fix your experiments.

Jeff-
I'm in the exact same boat as you. I am an RS1 owner as well as a Radiance owner. I to have a "ISF buddy" who will be coming to do the final set-up...I've been waiting for all of the Radiance stuff to be implemented before that happens. In the mean-time I've been researching getting a set-up of my own to begin to play with all of the great stuff that Lumagen has been putting out.
I'm pretty much sold on the Calman system. Having done some rudimentary calibration stuff before, I can appreciate the ability to automate things a bit with the software controlling the signal generator (eg radiance) and readings. I already own a SpyderTV and while I know that this is far from the optimum solution, the two should certainly get me started. If I decide that this is something I both enjoy and can get through, then I may decide to pony up for a display2 or a eye-one pro.

I was looking for the same kind of help. I recently purchased a book called "How Video Works" and it is just what the doctor ordered. The forum won't let me post a link, but you can find it Amazon.
It is a little more technical than magazine articles and much more in depth. It is not too hard to grasp the information. They have many illustrations. I'm liken' it, you may too.

Vince