The ChromaDuMonde 28-R Maxi CamAlign Chip Chart with Resolution Trumpets and CavityBlack from DSC Labs is 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 for use 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 eighteen evenly spaced intermediate colors, as well as 11-step crossed grayscales, 100 IRE white & true-black chips, and four skin-tone patches. Additionally, this chart offers hyperbolic resolution trumpets.

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

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.

This model offers hyperbolic resolution trumpets.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it have an 18% gray patch or surround?

A: Yes, the CamAlign charts like the DSC Labs GrayScale Junior CamAlign Chip Chart include an 18% neutral gray background.

Q: 2. Can the DSC Labs CamBelles be used with other color spaces than Rec.709, (P3 and Rec.2020) for HDR tests?

A: This color reference test chart will support accurate color management for REC 709 color gamut standard. Please note there is no way to make a chart that supports P3 or REC 2020 today using reflective charts. All DSC labs charts however will allow you to work in P3 or Rec 2020... HDR as well.

Q: 3. Can this be used with the Resolve utility?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 4. Would this be fairly safe as a wall spreader with just a camera and maybe small light attached?

A: Yes, no problem.

Q: 5. what is the diameter of this pole? are the ends temporarily removable?

A: The wider of the two poles has a 1.75" diameter, the smaller has a diameter of 1.5". The rubber ends are removable.

Q: 6. do this expire like the x rite color checker?

A: The packet comes with a sticker recommending to replace it after 18 to 24 months. If you can keep it in its pouch like a vampire keeps to his coffin when not in use, it should be OK from fading for longer than that. I suppose it depends on whether you have it out constantly in the light or not and how roughly it is handled. It's sturdy but the surface must be protected.

Q: 7. Can you use it with Davinci Resovle ?

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

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

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

Q: 9. 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: 10. 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