SONY VPT-CC1 Color Calibrator User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Sony
Table of Contents
SONY VPT-CC1 Color Calibrator
Specifications
- Software Version: 1.0
- Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7, Intel Xeon, or higher
- Memory: 6 GB RAM or higher
- Storage: 500 MB free space or higher
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 400 series or later, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 series or later
- Supported Devices:
- Camera: MPC-3610 (VENICE/CineAltaV), MPC-3626 and MPC-3628 (VENICE 2/ CineAltaV 2)
- SDI Capture Card: Decklink 8K Pro, Decklink 4K Extreme manufactured by Blackmagic Design
Product Usage Instructions
1. Preparation
Setup:
Ensure you meet the recommended operating environment requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7, Intel Xeon, or higher
- Memory: 6 GB RAM or higher
- HDD: 500 MB free space or higher
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 400 series or later, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 series or later
Supported Devices:
- Camera: MPC-3610 (VENICE/CineAltaV), MPC-3626 and MPC-3628 (VENICE 2/ CineAltaV 2)
- SDI Capture Card: Decklink 8K Pro, Decklink 4K Extreme manufactured by Blackmagic Design
2. Calibration Operations
Overview of Calibration Operations:
Understand the basic operation of the Color Calibrator tool as well as the operation of on-set camera components.
Basic Operation:
Learn how to configure a display and a camera (viewfinder) for calibration purposes.
Color Calibrator Operation:
Dive deeper into the specific operations related to color calibration using the tool.
On-set Camera Component Operation:
Configure and understand the operation of camera components during calibration.
3. Color Calibrator Screen
Screen Structure:
Familiarize yourself with the different windows within the Color Calibrator tool, including the Color Manager, Image Viewer, Waveform, and Monitor windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I use this software with any camera?
- A: No, this software is only compatible with specific cameras such as MPC-3610, MPC-3626, and MPC-3628.
- Q: Do I need an SDI capture card for this software?
- A: SDI capture cards are required only for input of the output signal from a camera using SDI connection.
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Virtual Production Tool Set
Color Calibrator
User Guide
Software Version 1.0
5-054-939-11 (1)
EN
© 2023 Sony Corporation
Introduction
Overview
About Color Calibrator
“Color Calibrator” is an application that measures and calibrates the color
reproduction characteristics of displays and cameras used in a virtual
production environment. It accepts X-OCN files shot using the Sony MPC-3610
(VENICE/CineAltaV) and MPC-3626/ MPC-3628 (VENICE 2/CineAltaV 2) Digital
Cinema Cameras or SDI output signals from a camera and generates 3D LUT files
used for calibration (correction of color characteristics). The calibration
operation is performed in conjunction with the “Camera and Display Plugin”
Unreal Engine plugin.
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4 1. Introduction
Usage Precautions
Software Usage
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5 1. Introduction
About This Manual
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6 2.
Preparation
Setup
Operating Environment
Recommended operating environment
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i7, Intel Xeon, or higher
Memory: 6 GB RAM or higher
HDD: 500 MB free space or higher
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 400 series or later NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 series or later
Monitor: 1920×1080 or higher
Supported devices
Camera: MPC-3610 (VENICE/CineAltaV) MPC-3626 and MPC-3628 (VENICE 2/ CineAltaV
2)
SDI capture card: Decklink 8K Pro Decklink 4K Extreme manufactured by
Blackmagic Design
[Note] SDI capture cards are required only for input of the output signal from
a camera using SDI connection.
Installing Color Calibrator
This section describes how to install Color Calibrator using the
“ColorCalibrator_xxxxx. msi” installer. The “xxxxx” part of the file name
indicates the version of the application.
1 Run “ColorCalibrator_xxxxx.msi.”
The setup wizard launches.
2 Click the [Next] button.
5 Specify the installation destination folder
and click the [Next] button.
6 To create a shortcut on the desktop, place
a check mark in [Create a desktop
shortcut] and click the [Next] button.
Installation of the application begins.
8 When the installation completed screen
appears, click the [Finish] button.
3 When the software end user license
agreement appears, check the contents.
4 Place a check mark in [I accept the terms
in the License Agreement] to proceed, and click the [Next] button.
The setup wizard closes.
To continue without creating a shortcut, leave the checkbox empty and click
the [Next] button.
7 When the ready to install screen appears,
click the [Install] button.
SDI Connection with Camera
You can perform a calibration by inputting the SDI output signal from a camera
directly into Color Calibrator. To use the SDI connection, attach a supported
SDI capture card to the computer running Color Calibrator. For details about
SDI capture cards, see “Supported devices” (page 6).
7 2. Preparation: Setup
Supported output signals
The SDI connection supports the following output signals. Resolution:
1920×1080 Frame rate and signal format:
23.98/24/25/29.97 (PsF or Progressive, YPbPr, 1.5G) 50/59.94 (Progressive,
YPbPr, 3G) Color space: S-Gamut3/SLog3 S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3
8 3.
Calibration Operations
Overview of Calibration Operations
Color Calibrator performs calibration in conjunction with the “Camera and
Display Plugin” Unreal Engine plugin. For details about the plugin, refer to
the Camera and Display Plugin manual.
Calibration operation workflow
The basic operations and workflow for calibration are shown below.
Device and software preparation · Launching Color Calibrator · Configuring On-
set Camera component
settings of the Camera and Display Plugin · Configuring a camera · Configuring
a display
On-set Camera component: Displaying W100 chart on the display
Camera adjustments · Adjusting the camera exposure · Adjusting the camera
focus (defocusing on
display surface)
On-set Camera component: Displaying color chart on the display
Shooting color chart using the camera
Color Calibrator: Inputting image shot on the camera (color chart) via X-OCN file or SDI connection output
Color Calibrator: Performing calibration and generating a 3D LUT file
On-set Camera component:
Applying 3D LUT to the display
On-set Camera component:
Displaying Verify chart on the display
Shooting Verify chart using the camera
Color Calibrator:
Inputting image shot on the camera (Verify chart) via X-OCN file or SDI
connection output
Color Calibrator:
Checking calibration result
On-set Camera component Color charts
3D LUT file
Display
Camera X-OCN file or SDI connection
Color Calibrator
9 3. Calibration Operations: Overview of Calibration Operations
Calibration Types
Color Calibrator performs calibration according to the display mode (HDR or
SDR) of the display and the luminance management operating mode (Mode A or
Mode B). It supports the following four types of calibration according to the
combinations of the display mode of the display and the luminance management
operating mode. · HDR & Mode A · HDR & Mode B · SDR & Mode A · SDR & Mode B
Display mode of the display
Select the type of calibration according to the display mode (HDR or SDR) of
the display used when shooting.
HDR
When the display mode of the display is HDR, display an HDR image (color
chart) and measure the color characteristics of the display and camera. This
mode enables you to calibrate color reproduction characteristics that include
HDR high luminance characteristics.
SDR
When the display mode of the display is SDR, display an SDR image (color
chart) and measure the color characteristics of the display and camera. This
mode enables you to calibrate SDR color reproduction characteristics.
[Note] With SDR, calibration performance may not be obtained, depending on the
display characteristics of the display. If calibration performance is not
obtained, it is recommended to adjust the display settings of the display or
switch to HDR operation.
Luminance management operating mode
Select the type of calibration according to the operating mode (Mode A or Mode
B) set using [Sensitivity Simulation] of a Virtual VENICE actor of the Camera
and Display Plugin.
Mode A
This is an operating mode where the deviation in optical luminance between an
actual display and camera is included in a Virtual VENICE actor. In Mode A,
the brightness of the output video from a Virtual VENICE actor changes in the
same way as the actual shooting environment, depending on the type of display
used in the virtual space. Mode A calibrates the luminance and color of the
output video of a real camera so that it matches the output video of a Virtual
VENICE actor.
Mode B (Beta)
This is an operating mode where the deviation in optical luminance between a
real display and camera is not included in a Virtual VENICE actor. In Mode B,
the brightness of the output video from a Virtual VENICE actor does not
change, depending on the type of display used in the virtual space. Mode B
calibrates the luminance and color of the output video of a real camera so
that it matches the output video of a Virtual VENICE actor.
[Note] In Mode A, the brightness of the display (inner frustum) does not
change when the 3D LUT for calibration is applied. Use Mode A when not using a
Virtual VENICE actor in the pre-vis process or when there is no need to
calibrate the luminance of a Virtual VENICE actor and a real camera. In Mode
B, the deviation in optical brightness between the actual display and the
camera is included in the 3D
LUT for calibration, so applying the 3D LUT changes the brightness of the actual display (inner frustum). The Mode B functionality is in beta. This is an experimental feature, so conduct sufficient testing before operating in Mode B.
10 3. Calibration Operations
Basic Operation
Color Calibrator and the On-set Camera component of the Camera and Display
Plugin are used for calibration operations. The calibration procedure will
vary depending on the calibration type. Perform the calibration according to
the appropriate type. For details about calibration types, see “Calibration
Types” (page 9).
“HDR & Mode A” Type Calibration
Operation
Use the following calibration procedure when the display mode of the display
is HDR and the luminance management operating mode is Mode A.
1 Set the calibration chart to “W100” in the
On-set Camera component. The W100 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
2 Check the display settings.
The display must be set to the appropriate settings for successful
calibration. Check that the display is configured as follows. · Color space
setting of the display
controller matches the color chart. · W100 chart is displayed at 100 nits
emission (check by measuring the display using a spectral radiance meter or
other device). For details, see “Configuring a Display” (page 21).
3 Check the camera settings.
Check that the camera is configured as follows.
For details, refer to the manual for the camera. · Input Color Space:
“S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3” or “S-Gamut3/ SLog3” · Recording Format: X-OCN video
format · ND Filter: “Clear” · White Balance: “6500K” · Exposure Index: VENICE
2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “800EI” VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV 2 6K)/VENICE
(CineAltaV): “500EI” · Base ISO: VENICE 2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “ISO 800”
VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV 2 6K)/VENICE (CineAltaV): “ISO 500”
[Notes] · When an output signal from a camera is input
to Color Calibrator via SDI connection, checking “Recording Format” is not
required. · There are no restrictions on the “FPS” and “Shutter” settings, but
at high shutter speeds, flicker may occur if the display and camera are not
synchronized. · When operating using a display with a color temperature other
than 6500K, set “White Balance” to match the color temperature of the display.
4 Check the camera viewfinder settings.
The camera viewfinder must be set to the appropriate settings for successful
calibration. Check that the viewfinder is configured as follows. · Zebra
function of the viewfinder is
enabled. · Zebra display of the viewfinder is set to
zebra 2 (display level of 61%). · Output video of the viewfinder is set to
Log. For details, see “Configuring a Camera (Viewfinder)” (page 23).
5 Adjust the exposure by shooting a W100
chart using the camera. Set the exposure (61%) appropriate for shooting a
color chart in S-Log3. Adjust the shutter and iris to set the exposure so that
the zebra appears on the W100 chart when viewed in the viewfinder. The zebra
is displayed when the exposure is 61% or higher. When the exposure is set such
that the zebra starts to appear, the W100 chart will be shot at 61% exposure.
6 Set the calibration chart to “HDR1” in the
On-set Camera component. The HDR1 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
[Note] Check that the color space setting of the display controller matches
the color chart.
7 Shoot and record the HDR1 chart using
the camera. Shoot the HDR1 chart using the camera and record to a file in
X-OCN format. Observe the following when shooting the color chart. · Turn off
all lighting in the shooting
location and do not use any lighting other than the display. · Check that
nothing is displayed in the outer frustum surrounding the chart display area.
If anything other than the chart is displayed, it may be reflected onto the
chart and affect the accuracy of calibration. · Place the chart in the center
of the display screen, leaving some space around the chart. When shooting,
this helps suppress the effects of peripheral light reduction of the lens.
· Make sure that the chart is not in focus. If you are focused on the display
surface, moiré may occur.
When an output signal from a camera is input to Color Calibrator via SDI
connection Calibration is performed by direct input of the video captured by
the camera, so there is no need to record to a file.
8 Shoot and record the “HDR2,” “HDR3,”
and “HDR4” charts.
Repeat steps 6 to 7 to shoot and record
the HDR2 chart, HDR3 chart, and HDR4 chart in the same way.
9 Access the X-OCN files recorded in step 7
from the computer running Color Calibrator. If direct access is not possible,
transfer the files to the computer. When an output signal from a camera is
input to Color Calibrator via SDI connection Input the video shot by the
camera directly. Access to files is not required.
10 Sample the HDR1 chart to HDR4 chart
using Color Calibrator. Sample the captured color charts. When the calibration
type is HDR & Mode A, set [Chart] to [HDR] and [Calibration Mode] to [ModeA]
in the [Color Manager] window. For details, see “Sampling a Color Chart” (page
15).
11 Perform calibration using Color Calibrator.
Click the [Calibrate] button in the [Color Manager] window to perform
calibration.
11 3. Calibration Operations: Basic Operation
Click the [Calibration] button in the [Monitor] window to check the
calibration result. The [Calibration] button shows the calibration result
based on simulation values. For details, see “Performing Calibration” (page
17).
12 Generate a 3D LUT file (*.cube) using Color
Calibrator. Click the [Export] button in the [Color Manager] window to
generate a 3D LUT file. For details, see “Generating a 3D LUT File” (page 18).
13 Set the 3D LUT file for calibration in the
On-set Camera component.
Set the 3D LUT file generated in step 12
and check that the calibration is applied to the display. For details, see
“Applying a 3D LUT to the Display” (page 19).
14 Set the calibration chart to “HDR-Verify” in
the On-set Camera component. The Verify chart appears on the display. For
details, see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
15 Shoot and record the Verify chart using
the camera. Shoot and record the Verify chart the
same way as in step 7.
16 Sample the Verify chart using Color
Calibrator. Sample the captured Verify chart. For details, see “Sampling a
Color Chart” (page 15).
17 Check the calibration result using Color
Calibrator.
Click the [Verify] button in the [Monitor] window to check the calibration
result with 3D LUT applied. The [Verify] button shows the actual calibration
result, not a result based on simulation values.
Managing calibration data
The measurement data for calibration and the calibration result data can be
saved as a project in Color Calibrator. For details, see “[Color Manager]
Window” (page 25).
“HDR & Mode B” Type Calibration
Operation
Use the following calibration procedure when the display mode of the display
is HDR and the luminance management operating mode is Mode B.
1 Set the calibration chart to “W100” in the
On-set Camera component. The W100 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
2 Check the display settings.
The display must be set to the appropriate settings for successful
calibration. Check that the display is configured as follows. · Color space
setting of the display
controller matches the color chart. · W100 chart is displayed at 100 nits
emission (check by measuring the display using a spectral radiance meter or
other device). For details, see “Configuring a Display” (page 21).
3 Check the camera settings.
Check that the camera is configured as follows. For details, refer to the
manual for the camera. · Input Color Space:
“S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3” or “S-Gamut3/ SLog3” · Recording Format: X-OCN video
format · ND Filter: “Clear” · White Balance: “6500K” · Exposure Index: VENICE
2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “800EI” VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV 2 6K)/VENICE
(CineAltaV): “500EI” · Base ISO: VENICE 2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “ISO 800”
VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV 2 6K)/VENICE (CineAltaV): “ISO 500” · FPS: “23.98” ·
Shutter (angle): “180” · Iris (T value): “T4.0”
[Notes] · When an output signal from a camera is input
to Color Calibrator via SDI connection, checking “Recording Format” is not
required. · When operating using a display with a color temperature other than
6500K, set “White Balance” to match the color temperature of the display.
4 Set the calibration chart to “HDR1” in the
On-set Camera component. The HDR1 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
[Note] Check that the color space setting of the display controller matches
the color chart.
5 Shoot and record the HDR1 chart using
the camera. Shoot the HDR1 chart using the camera and record to a file in
X-OCN format. Observe the following when shooting the color chart. · Turn off
all lighting in the shooting
location and do not use any lighting other than the display. · Check that
nothing is displayed in the outer frustum surrounding the chart display area.
If anything other than the chart is displayed, it may be reflected onto the
chart and affect the accuracy of calibration. · Place the chart in the center
of the display screen, leaving some space around the chart. When shooting,
this helps suppress the effects of peripheral light reduction of the lens. ·
Make sure that the chart is not in focus. If you are focused on the display
surface, moiré may occur. When an output signal from a camera is input to
Color Calibrator via SDI connection Calibration is performed by direct input
of the video captured by the camera, so there is no need to record to a file.
6 Shoot and record the “HDR2,” “HDR3,”
and “HDR4” charts.
Repeat steps 4 to 5 to shoot and record
the HDR2 chart, HDR3 chart, and HDR4 chart in the same way.
7 Access the X-OCN files recorded in step 5
from the computer running Color Calibrator. If direct access is not possible,
transfer the files to the computer.
12 3. Calibration Operations: Basic Operation
When an output signal from a camera is input to Color Calibrator via SDI
connection Input the video shot by the camera directly. Access to files is not
required.
8 Sample the HDR1 chart to HDR4 chart
using Color Calibrator. Sample the captured color charts. When the calibration
type is HDR & Mode B, set [Chart] to [HDR] and [Calibration Mode] to [ModeB]
in the [Color Manager] window. For details, see “Sampling a Color Chart” (page
15).
9 Perform calibration using Color Calibrator.
Click the [Calibrate] button in the [Color Manager] window to perform
calibration. Click the [Calibration] button in the [Monitor] window to check
the calibration result. The [Calibration] button shows the calibration result
based on simulation values. For details, see “Performing Calibration” (page
17).
10 Generate a 3D LUT file (*.cube) using Color
Calibrator. Click the [Export] button in the [Color Manager] window to
generate a 3D LUT file. For details, see “Generating a 3D LUT File” (page 18).
11 Set the 3D LUT file for calibration in the
On-set Camera component.
Set the 3D LUT file generated in step 10
and check that the calibration is applied to the display. For details, see
“Applying a 3D LUT to the Display” (page 19).
12 Set the calibration chart to “HDR-Verify” in
the On-set Camera component. The Verify chart appears on the display. For
details, see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
13 Shoot and record the Verify chart using
the camera. Shoot and record the Verify chart the
same way as in step 5.
14 Sample the Verify chart using Color
Calibrator. Sample the captured Verify chart. For details, see “Sampling a
Color Chart” (page 15).
15 Check the calibration result using Color
Calibrator. Click the [Verify] button in the [Monitor] window to check the
calibration result with 3D LUT applied. The [Verify] button shows the actual
calibration result, not a result based on simulation values.
Managing calibration data
The measurement data for calibration and the calibration result data can be
saved as a project in Color Calibrator. For details, see “[Color Manager]
Window” (page 25).
“SDR & Mode A” Type Calibration Operation
Use the following calibration procedure when the display mode of the display
is SDR and the luminance management operating mode is Mode A.
1 Set the calibration chart to “W100” in the
On-set Camera component. The W100 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
2 Check the display settings.
The display must be set to the appropriate settings for successful
calibration. Check that the display is configured as follows. · Color space
setting of the display
controller matches the color chart. · W100 chart is displayed at appropriate
luminance emission (check by measuring the display using a spectral radiance
meter or other device). For details, see “Configuring a Display” (page 21).
3 Check the camera settings.
Check that the camera is configured as follows. For details, refer to the
manual for the camera. · Input Color Space:
“S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3” or “S-Gamut3/ SLog3” · Recording Format: X-OCN video
format · ND Filter: “Clear” · White Balance: “6500K” · Exposure Index: VENICE
2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “800EI” VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV 2 6K)/VENICE
(CineAltaV): “500EI” · Base ISO: VENICE 2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “ISO 800”
VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV 2 6K)/VENICE (CineAltaV): “ISO 500”
[Notes] · When an output signal from a camera is input
to Color Calibrator via SDI connection, checking “Recording Format” is not
required. · There are no restrictions on the “FPS” and “Shutter” settings, but
at high shutter speeds, flicker may occur if the display and camera are not
synchronized. · When operating using a display with a color temperature other
than 6500K, set “White Balance” to match the color temperature of the display.
4 Check the camera viewfinder settings.
The camera viewfinder must be set to the appropriate settings for successful
calibration. Check that the viewfinder is configured as follows. · Zebra
function of the viewfinder is
enabled. · Zebra display of the viewfinder is set to
zebra 2 (display level of 61%). · Output video of the viewfinder is set to
Log. For details, see “Configuring a Camera (Viewfinder)” (page 23).
5 Adjust the exposure by shooting a W100
chart using the camera. Set the exposure (61%) appropriate for shooting a
color chart in S-Log3. Adjust the shutter and iris to set the exposure so that
the zebra appears on the W100 chart when viewed in the viewfinder. The zebra
is displayed when the exposure is 61% or higher. When the exposure is set such
that the zebra starts to appear, the W100 chart will be shot at 61% exposure.
6 Set the calibration chart to “SDR1” in the
On-set Camera component. The SDR1 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
13 3. Calibration Operations: Basic Operation
[Note] Check that the color space setting of the display controller matches
the color chart.
7 Shoot and record the SDR1 chart using the
camera. Shoot the SDR1 chart using the camera and record to a file in X-OCN
format. Observe the following when shooting the color chart. · Turn off all
lighting in the shooting
location and do not use any lighting other than the display. · Check that
nothing is displayed in the outer frustum surrounding the chart display area.
If anything other than the chart is displayed, it may be reflected onto the
chart and affect the accuracy of calibration. · Place the chart in the center
of the display screen, leaving some space around the chart. When shooting,
this helps suppress the effects of peripheral light reduction of the lens. ·
Make sure that the chart is not in focus. If you are focused on the display
surface, moiré may occur. When an output signal from a camera is input to
Color Calibrator via SDI connection Calibration is performed by direct input
of the video captured by the camera, so there is no need to record to a file.
8 Shoot and record the “SDR2” and “SDR3”
charts.
Repeat steps 6 to 7 to shoot and record
the SDR2 chart and SDR3 chart in the same way.
9 Access the X-OCN files recorded in step 7
from the computer running Color Calibrator.
If direct access is not possible, transfer the files to the computer. When an
output signal from a camera is input to Color Calibrator via SDI connection
Input the video shot by the camera directly. Access to files is not required.
10 Sample the SDR1 chart to SDR3 chart
using Color Calibrator. Sample the captured color charts. When the calibration
type is SDR & Mode A, set [Chart] to [SDR] and [Calibration Mode] to [ModeA]
in the [Color Manager] window. For details, see “Sampling a Color Chart” (page
15).
11 Perform calibration using Color Calibrator.
Click the [Calibrate] button in the [Color Manager] window to perform
calibration. Click the [Calibration] button in the [Monitor] window to check
the calibration result. The [Calibration] button shows the calibration result
based on simulation values. For details, see “Performing Calibration” (page
17).
12 Generate a 3D LUT file (*.cube) using Color
Calibrator. Click the [Export] button in the [Color Manager] window to
generate a 3D LUT file. For details, see “Generating a 3D LUT File” (page 18).
13 Set the 3D LUT file for calibration in the
On-set Camera component.
Set the 3D LUT file generated in step 12
and check that the calibration is applied to the display.
For details, see “Applying a 3D LUT to the Display” (page 19).
14 Set the calibration chart to “SDR-Verify” in
the On-set Camera component. The Verify chart appears on the display. For
details, see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
15 Shoot and record the Verify chart using
the camera. Shoot and record the Verify chart the
same way as in step 7.
16 Sample the Verify chart using Color
Calibrator. Sample the captured Verify chart. For details, see “Sampling a
Color Chart” (page 15).
17 Check the calibration result using Color
Calibrator. Click the [Verify] button in the [Monitor] window to check the
calibration result with 3D LUT applied. The [Verify] button shows the actual
calibration result, not a result based on simulation values.
Managing calibration data
The measurement data for calibration and the calibration result data can be
saved as a project in Color Calibrator. For details, see “[Color Manager]
Window” (page 25).
“SDR & Mode B” Type Calibration
Operation
Use the following calibration procedure when the display mode of the display
is SDR and the luminance management operating mode is Mode B.
1 Set the calibration chart to “W100” in the
On-set Camera component. The W100 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
2 Check the display settings.
The display must be set to the appropriate settings for successful
calibration. Check that the display is configured as follows. · Color space
setting of the display
controller matches the color chart. · W100 chart is displayed at appropriate
luminance emission (check by measuring the display using a spectral radiance
meter or other device). For details, see “Configuring a Display” (page 21).
3 Check the camera settings.
Check that the camera is configured as follows. For details, refer to the
manual for the camera. · Input Color Space:
“S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3” or “S-Gamut3/ SLog3” · Recording Format: X-OCN video
format · ND Filter: “Clear” · White Balance: “6500K”
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· Exposure Index: VENICE 2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “800EI” VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV
2 6K)/VENICE (CineAltaV): “500EI”
· Base ISO: VENICE 2 8K (CineAltaV 2 8K): “ISO 800” VENICE 2 6K (CineAltaV 2
6K)/VENICE (CineAltaV): “ISO 500”
· FPS: “23.98”
· Shutter (angle): “180”
· Iris (T value): “T4.0”
[Notes] · When an output signal from a camera is input
to Color Calibrator via SDI connection, checking “Recording Format” is not
required. · When operating using a display with a color temperature other than
6500K, set “White Balance” to match the color temperature of the display.
4 Set the calibration chart to “SDR1” in the
On-set Camera component. The SDR1 chart appears on the display. For details,
see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
[Note] Check that the color space setting of the display controller matches
the color chart.
5 Shoot and record the SDR1 chart using the
camera. Shoot the SDR1 chart using the camera and record to a file in X-OCN
format. Observe the following when shooting the color chart. · Turn off all
lighting in the shooting
location and do not use any lighting other than the display. · Check that
nothing is displayed in the outer frustum surrounding the chart display area.
If anything other than the chart is displayed, it may be reflected
onto the chart and affect the accuracy of calibration. · Place the chart in
the center of the display screen, leaving some space around the chart. When
shooting, this helps suppress the effects of peripheral light reduction of the
lens. · Make sure that the chart is not in focus. If you are focused on the
display surface, moiré may occur. When an output signal from a camera is input
to Color Calibrator via SDI connection Calibration is performed by direct
input of the video captured by the camera, so there is no need to record to a
file.
6 Shoot and record the “SDR2” and “SDR3”
charts.
Repeat steps 4 to 5 to shoot and record
the SDR2 chart and SDR3 chart in the same way.
7 Access the X-OCN files recorded in step 5
from the computer running Color Calibrator. If direct access is not possible,
transfer the files to the computer. When an output signal from a camera is
input to Color Calibrator via SDI connection Input the video shot by the
camera directly. Access to files is not required.
8 Sample the SDR1 chart to SDR3 chart
using Color Calibrator. Sample the captured color charts. When the calibration
type is SDR & Mode B, set [Chart] to [SDR] and [Calibration Mode] to [ModeB]
in the [Color Manager] window. Also, set [Display Controller], [Light Output],
[Contrast], and [Peak Luminance] according to your display/ display
controller.
For details, see “Sampling a Color Chart” (page 15).
9 Perform calibration using Color Calibrator.
Click the [Calibrate] button in the [Color Manager] window to perform
calibration. Click the [Calibration] button in the [Monitor] window to check
the calibration result. The [Calibration] button shows the calibration result
based on simulation values. For details, see “Performing Calibration” (page
17).
10 Generate a 3D LUT file (*.cube) using Color
Calibrator. Click the [Export] button in the [Color Manager] window to
generate a 3D LUT file. For details, see “Generating a 3D LUT File” (page 18).
11 Set the 3D LUT file for calibration in the
On-set Camera component.
Set the 3D LUT file generated in step 10
and check that the calibration is applied to the display. For details, see
“Applying a 3D LUT to the Display” (page 19).
12 Set the calibration chart to “SDR-Verify” in
the On-set Camera component. The Verify chart appears on the display. For
details, see “Displaying Color Charts on the Display” (page 19).
13 Shoot and record the Verify chart using
the camera. Shoot and record the Verify chart the
same way as in step 5.
14 Sample the Verify chart using Color
Calibrator.
Sample the captured Verify chart. For details, see “Sampling a Color Chart”
(page 15).
15 Check the calibration result using Color
Calibrator. Click the [Verify] button in the [Monitor] window to check the
calibration result with 3D LUT applied. The [Verify] button shows the actual
calibration result, not a result based on simulation values.
Managing calibration data
The measurement data for calibration and the calibration result data can be
saved as a project in Color Calibrator. For details, see “[Color Manager]
Window” (page 25).
15 3. Calibration Operations
Color Calibrator Operation
The following operations are performed using Color Calibrator. · Sample measurement image (color chart) from video captured by a camera. · Perform calibration. · Generate 3D LUT files for calibration. · Compare and check calibration results. · Manage calibration data as a project. For details about screen operation, see “4. Color Calibrator Screen” (page 24).
Sampling a Color Chart
You can sample color charts used for calibration using Color Calibrator. Capture an image (color chart) from video captured by a camera and record it as a measurement image.
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1 Create a project in the [Color Manager] window. Create a project for saving
calibration data in the project manager section. Select a save destination
folder, click the [New] button, and enter a project name. A new project is
created and is displayed in the calibration section in the [Color Manager]
window. To use an existing project Select a project and click the [Load]
button. The calibration data for the selected project is displayed in the
calibration section. To create a new folder Click the [New Folder] button and
enter a folder name. A folder is created in the selected folder.
2 Select the set of color chart images in
[Chart]. HDR:
Set of images when the calibration type is HDR (display mode of the display is
HDR). SDR: Set of images when the calibration type is SDR (display mode of the
display is SDR).
3 Select the luminance management
operating mode in [Calibration Mode]. ModeA:
Mode that reproduces the luminance captured by a camera on a Virtual VENICE
actor of the Camera and Display Plugin. ModeB: Mode that reproduces the
luminance displayed by a Virtual VENICE actor of the Camera and Display Plugin
when shooting with a camera.
[Note] Set to the same operating mode as [LED Settings] > [Sensitivity
Simulation] of the Virtual VENICE actor. Set to [ModeA] when not using a
Virtual VENICE actor or when there is no need to calibrate the luminance of a
Virtual VENICE actor and a real camera.
4 Select the calibration configuration mode
in [Calibration Setting]. Color&Linearity:
This mode is used to correct both luminance characteristics and color
reproduction characteristics from measured values. [Color&Linearity] is
appropriate when the display mode of the display is HDR. Color Only: This mode
is used to correct color reproduction characteristics only from measured
values. Only [Color Only] is configurable when the display mode of the display
is SDR where there is often a difference in the luminance of the display
between when calibrating and when shooting. Luminance characteristics are not
calibrated.
5 If the calibration type is SDR & Mode B,
set the display/display controller. When [Chart] is set to [SDR] and
[Calibration Mode] is set to [ModeB], configure the following settings
according to your display/display controller. Crystal LED and ZRCT-300 Set
[Display Controller] to [ZRCT-300], then set the display optical output in
[Light Output] and the contrast of the display in [Contrast].
[Note] Set the same values for [Light Output] and [Contrast] as the display
controller settings.
16 3. Calibration Operations: Color Calibrator Operation
Other display/display controller Set [Display Controller] to [Other], then set
the peak luminance of the display in [Peak Luminance].
[Note] Set the same value for [Peak Luminance] as the display controller
setting.
6 Select an capture image area.
A blue frame is added to the selected capture image area. Each capture image
area (numbered 1 to 4 from the top) corresponds to the following color charts,
depending on the [Chart] setting (HDR or SDR).
Position HDR
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HDR1 chart
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HDR2 chart
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HDR3 chart
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HDR4 chart
SDR SDR1 chart SDR2 chart SDR3 chart
7 Display the video for calibration in the
[Image Viewer] window. When using SDI connection Input the video shot by the
camera. When the [SDI Input] button is clicked, SDI connection becomes
enabled. When the output signal from a camera is input to Color Calibrator
correctly, the video being shot is displayed in the input image area. The
color space of the signal, acquired from the SDI metadata, is displayed on the
right of the [SDI Input] button.
[Note] An error message is displayed if a signal format or color space not
supported by SDI connection is detected. When an error message is displayed,
calibration cannot be performed, even when a video is being displayed in the
input image area. Check the SDI connection to the camera and the output signal
settings.
When using an X-OCN file Load an X-OCN video file shot by a camera. When the
[Read X-OCN] button is clicked, select a file to display the video in the
input image area. The file name and playback position
(hour:minute:second:frame) are displayed at the top of the input image area.
8 Display the captured image of the target
color chart. Display the image of the color chart corresponding to the capture
image area
selected in step 6 in the input image area.
When using SDI connection Shoot the target color chart. The following control
buttons are available.
button: Pauses/resumes video input. button: Loads 1 frame of the video
currently being shot. When using an X-OCN file Move to the captured frame of
the target color chart using the seek bar or control buttons. The following
control buttons are available. button: Moves to the previous frame. button:
Starts/stops playback. button: Moves to the next frame.
9 Set the positions of the color
measurement guides. You can drag the marks at the four corners of the image
and adjust them so that the color patches and marks (color measurement guides)
overlap. To change the size of the marks (color measurement guides) You can
adjust the size of the marks (color measurement guides) in [Average]. Set the
marks (color measurement
guides) so that they are about 70% to 80% the size of the image color patch.
To zoom in/zoom out You can zoom in/out in the input image area by moving the
mouse wheel up/ down. When zoomed in, a zoom indicator is displayed in the
input image area. In the zoom indicator, the range displayed in the input
image area is enclosed by a blue frame. You can change the display range by
moving the blue frame.
10 Click the (Capture) button to register
the image. The image is registered in the capture
image area selected in step 6.
[Note] The color of the image in the capture image area is the average value
of the color within the marks (color measurement guides).
11 Sample all the color charts.
Repeat steps 6 to 10 to sample the other
charts in the same way. To save the project Click the [Save] button in the
[Color Manager] window.
Sampling the Verify chart
Click the [+] button in the bottom left in the [Color Manager] window to
display the Verify chart. [Note] The [+] button becomes enabled after
calibration ends.
Sample the chart in the same way as the other charts. Register the captured
image of the Verify chart in a capture image area. When sampling is finished,
check the calibration result in the [Monitor] window. Click the [Verify]
button in the [Monitor] window to compare the color chart (theoretical values)
and calibration results as color patches or graphs. For details, see
“[Monitor] Window” (page 32).
17 3. Calibration Operations: Color Calibrator Operation
Performing Calibration
You can perform calibration using Color Calibrator after sampling the color charts.
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1 Sample the color charts captured by the
camera. For details, see “Sampling a Color Chart” (page 15).
2 Click the [Calibrate] button in the [Color
Manager] window. The calibration is executed.
[Note] Check that the correct luminance management operating mode is selected
in [Calibration Mode], according to the calibration type.
3 Click the [Calibration] button in the
[Monitor] window to check the calibration result. A comparison of the color
charts (theoretical values) and calibration result based on simulation is
displayed as color patches or graphs. For details, see “[Monitor] Window”
(page 32).
18 3. Calibration Operations: Color Calibrator Operation
Generating a 3D LUT File
You can generate a 3D LUT file (*.cube) using Color Calibrator after
performing a calibration.
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1 Click the [Export] button in the [Color
Manager] window. The [Save as] dialog appears.
2 Specify the save destination folder and
file name for the 3D LUT file.
3 Select the color space of the input signal
in [Input Color Space]. Set the same color space as the OCIO settings of the
nDisplay of the On-set Camera component.
4 Select the color space of the output signal
in [Output Color Space]. Set the same color space as the OCIO settings of the
nDisplay of the On-set Camera component.
5 Click the [Save] button.
A 3D LUT file is generated.
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On-set Camera Component Operation
The following operations are performed by the On-set Camera component of the
Camera and Display Plugin. · Display color charts on the display. · Apply 3D
LUT files for calibration to the
display. For details about On-set Camera component operations, refer to the
Camera and Display Plugin manual.
Displaying Color Charts on the Display
You can display color charts for calibration on the display using the On-set
Camera component of the Camera and Display Plugin. Select the On-set Camera
component in the [Details] panel of the camera actor, and configure the color
space of the display in [LED Settings] and the color charts in [Calibration]
in the [Sony On Set Camera] section. For details, refer to the Camera and
Display Plugin manual.
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1 Set the color space of the display in [LED
Settings] > [Input Color Space]. Check that [Input Color Space] is configured
to match the color space
setting of the display. Depending on the display controller, “PQ/ Native”
color space may be configurable. If used, set [Input Color Space] to [HDR
(Rec.2020/PQ)].
2 Configure the OCIO settings using the
[nDisplay OCIO Setting] button in [Input Color Space]. The OCIO settings of
the nDisplay are set according to the color space of the display.
3 Place a check mark in [Display Chart] in
[Calibration] > [Calibration Chart].
4 Select the color chart to display in [Chart
Type] in [Calibration Chart]. The selected color chart appears on the display.
5 Set the size (0.1 to 1.0) of the color chart
to display in [Chart Scale] in [Calibration Chart].
Selecting a color chart
Select a chart according to the calibration chart specified in [Chart Type] of
the On-set Camera component.
· When the calibration type is HDR
Color chart W100 chart HDR1 chart HDR2 chart HDR3 chart HDR4 chart Verify chart
[Chart Type] W100 HDR1 HDR2 HDR3 HDR4 HDR-Verify
· When the calibration type is SDR
Color chart W100 chart SDR1 chart SDR2 chart SDR3 chart Verify chart
[Chart Type] W100 SDR1 SDR2 SDR3 SDR-Verify
Checking the color chart display
Check that the color chart configured in the On-set Camera component is
displayed correctly on the real display. · Color chart display in On-set
Camera
component
· Color chart display on the display
[Notes] · Check that nothing is displayed in the outer frustum
surrounding the chart display area. If anything other than the chart is
displayed, it may be reflected onto the chart and affect the accuracy of
calibration. · Place the chart in the center of the display screen, leaving
some space around the chart. When shooting, this helps suppress the effects of
peripheral light reduction of the lens.
Applying a 3D LUT to the Display
You can apply a 3D LUT for calibration, generated using Color Calibrator, to
the display using the On-set Camera component of the Camera and Display
Plugin. Select the On-set Camera component in the [Details] panel of the
camera actor, and configure the 3D LUT settings in [Calibration] in the [Sony
On Set Camera] section. For details, refer to the Camera and Display Plugin
manual.
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1 Set the 3D LUT file (*.cube) generated
using Color Calibrator in [LUT Filename] in [Calibration LUT]. When you click
the [Add] button and select a 3D LUT file, the file is added to the [LUT
Filename] drop-down list and becomes available for selection. [Note] The color
space that is set when generating a 3D LUT file must match the OCIO settings
of the nDisplay.
2 Place a check mark in [Enable] in
[Calibration LUT]. [Calibration LUT] is enabled and the settings for the
selected 3D LUT file are applied. [Note] When calibrating by displaying a
color chart, first disable [Calibration LUT].
20 3. Calibration Operations: On-set Camera Component Operation
When using the Crystal LED B-series
When calibrating using Color Calibrator with [Chart] set to [HDR] and
[Calibration Setting] set to [Color&Linearity], set [Calibration LUT] >
[Crystal LED B-series Settings] of the On-set Camera component to correctly
match the display controller. When set correctly, linearity correction is
applied properly. If the display controller settings are changed, you can
still apply the calibration without regenerating a 3D LUT file by setting
[Crystal LED B-series Settings] to the same settings.
21 3. Calibration Operations
Configuring a Display
The display must be set to the appropriate settings for successful
calibration. Observe the following when performing a calibration.
When the display mode of the display is HDR
· Check that the color space of the display is set to the same color space as
[Input Color Space] in [LED Settings] of the On-set Camera component.
· Measure the display using a spectral radiance meter or other device and
check that 100 nits is being emitted from the W100 chart.
· As a general rule, it is recommended that you set the color temperature of
the display to 6500K. Operation is supported using a different setting,
depending on the environment. In this case, set “White Balance” on the camera
to match the color temperature of the display.
Display Configuration Method
This section describes how to configure the display using Display Control
Software (version 1.05) with the following devices. · Sony Crystal LED
B-series · ZRCT-300 Display Controller For details, refer to the Display
Control Software manual.
When the display mode of the display is SDR
· Check that the color space of the display is set to the same color space as
[Input Color Space] in [LED Settings] of the On-set Camera component.
· Set the display controller so that an appropriate luminance is emitted from
a W100 chart and check by measuring the display using a spectral radiance
meter or other device.
· As a general rule, it is recommended that you set the color temperature of
the display to 6500K. Operation is supported using a different setting,
depending on the environment. In this case, set “White Balance” on the camera
to match the color temperature of the display.
When the display mode of the display is HDR
Configure each item as follows using Display Control Software. Contrast:
“600” Brightness:
“500” Gamma:
Set to arbitrary value. HDR:
Set to a curve matching the shooting environment. Must match the color chart
configured in the On-set Camera component. When the color chart setting is
“HDR (Rec.2020/PQ),” select “SMPTE ST 2084.” Color Space: Set to the color
space matching the shooting environment. Must match the color chart configured
in the On-set Camera component. Transfer Matrix: Set according to the transfer
matrix of the device that is input to the display controller. Light Output:
“Step6”
When the display mode of the display is SDR
Configure each item as follows using Display Control Software. Contrast:
Set to arbitrary value. Brightness:
“500” Gamma:
Set to a curve matching the shooting environment. Must match the color chart
configured in the On-set Camera component. HDR: “Off”
22 3. Calibration Operations: Configuring a Display
Color Space: Set to the color space matching the shooting environment. Must
match the color chart configured in the On-set Camera component.
Transfer Matrix: Set according to the transfer matrix of the device that is
input to the display controller.
Light Output: Set to arbitrary value.
23 3. Calibration Operations
Configuring a Camera (Viewfinder)
When the calibration type is Mode A, set the zebra function and output video
of the viewfinder appropriately. In Mode A, standard white in S-Log3 must be
set to 61 IRE when shooting a color chart. Use the zebra function of the
viewfinder to adjust the brightness.
Configuring VENICE 2 (CineAltaV 2)
Configuring the zebra function
1 Press and hold the MENU button to
display the full menu on the sub display.
2 Select Monitoring > VF Function in the
menu and configure the zebra function.
Configure the following settings. · Zebra:
“On” · Zebra Select:
“2” · Zebra2 Level:
Check that the value is set to “61%.”
Configuring the output video
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Home screen.
2 Press ITEM key 5 to select the item in the
bottom center.
3 Press ITEM key 3 to select the item in the
top right (Viewfinder).
4 Select [Log].
The output video of the viewfinder is set to Log.
Configuring VENICE (CineAltaV)
Configuring the zebra function
1 Press and hold the MENU button to
display the full menu on the sub display.
2 Select Monitoring > VF Function in the
menu and configure the zebra function.
Configure the following settings. · Zebra:
“On” · Zebra Select:
“2” · Zebra2 Level:
Check that the value is set to “61%.”
Configuring the output video
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Home screen.
2 Press ITEM key 5 to select the item in the
bottom center.
3 Press ITEM key 1 to switch to page 2.
4 Press ITEM key 2 to select the item in the
top center (Viewfinder).
5 Select [Log].
The output video of the viewfinder is set to Log.
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Color Calibrator Screen
Screen Structure
Color Calibrator is comprised by a menu bar and four operation windows. Each operation window can be displayed as a floating window or as a docked window using the following methods. · Double-clicking the window title. · Moving a window by clicking the center or edge of the screen and using drag & drop.
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Menu bar
Displays the following menus. [File] menu:
Select [Exit] to exit Color Calibrator. [Project] menu:
The following project operations in the [Color Manager] window can be executed
from the menu. [New], [New Folder], [Load], [Save], [Save As], [Rename],
[Delete] [Window] menu: Use to show/hide the following Color Calibrator
windows. [Color Manager], [Image Viewer], [Waveform], [Monitor] [Help] menu:
Select [About Color Calibrator] to display the Color Calibrator version
information.
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1. Menu bar 2. [Image Viewer] window (page 29) 3. [Color Manager] window (page 25) 4. [Waveform] window (page 31) 5. [Monitor] window (page 32)
25 4. Color Calibrator Screen
[Color Manager] Window
The [Color Manager] window is used to manage projects, register images for
measurement (sampling), perform calibration, and generate 3D LUT files
(*.cube).
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No. Item
Description
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Project manager section Use to perform project tasks.
The project manager saves and manages calibration measurement
data and calibration result data as a “project.”
For details, see “Project manager section” (page 26).
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Calibration section
Use to perform calibration tasks. Register images for measurement, perform calibration, and generate 3D LUT files. For details, see “Calibration section” (page 26). You can check the calibration result via simulation in the [Monitor] window after performing calibration.
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Verify chart section
Use to perform tasks to verify the calibration result. Register measurement images to which the 3D LUT is applied. For details, see “Verify chart section” (page 28). You can check the actual calibration result in the [Monitor] window by registering an image in the capture image area.
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Project manager section
Calibration section
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No. Item
Description
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Project list
Displays a list of folders and projects managed by the project
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The currently opened project is displayed in bold.
An asterisk (*) is appended to the project name of projects with
unsaved data.
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[New] button
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[New Folder] button
Creates a new project. A project is created in the folder selected in the
project list.
Creates a new folder. A folder is created in the folder selected in the
project list.
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[Load] button
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[Save] button
Opens the project selected in the project list. You can also double-click a
project in the project list to open it.
Overwrites and saves the currently opened project.
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[Save As] button
Saves the currently opened project with a different name.
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[Rename] button
Renames the project selected in the project list.
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[Delete] button
Deletes the project selected in the project list.
No. Item
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Project name
Description Displays the name of the project.
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Comment
You can enter an arbitrary comment.
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No. Item
Description
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[Chart]
Selects the set of color chart images. HDR:
Set of images when the calibration type is HDR (display mode of the display is
HDR). Displays the HDR1 to HDR4 chart images in the color chart display area.
SDR: Set of images when the calibration type is SDR (display mode of the
display is SDR). Displays the SDR1 to SDR3 chart images in the color chart
display area.
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[Calibration Setting]
Selects the calibration configuration mode. Color&Linearity:
This mode is used to correct both luminance characteristics and color
reproduction characteristics from measured values. [Color&Linearity] is
appropriate when the display mode of the display is HDR. Color Only: This mode
is used to correct color reproduction characteristics only from measured
values. Only [Color Only] is configurable when the display mode of the display
is SDR.
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[Display Controller]
Sets the type of display controller used for calibration when [Chart] is set
to [SDR] and [Calibration Mode] is set to [ModeB]. ZRCT-300:
Uses Crystal LED and ZRCT-300 display controller. Other:
Uses other display and/or display controller.
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[Light Output]
Sets the optical output of the display when [Display Controller] is set to [ZRCT-300]. Set value: Step1 to Step6
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Color chart display area Displays the color chart image corresponding to the [Chart]
setting.
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[+] button
Displays the Verify chart section.
No. Item
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[Peak Luminance]
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[Calibration Mode]
13 [Export] button 14 [Calibrate] button
Description
Sets the peak luminance of the display when [Display Controller] is set to
[Other]. Set value: 10 to 2000
Sets the operating mode for luminance management. ModeA:
Mode that reproduces the luminance captured by a camera on a Virtual VENICE
actor of the Camera and Display Plugin. ModeB: Mode that reproduces the
luminance displayed by a Virtual VENICE actor of the Camera and Display Plugin
when shooting with a camera.
Generates 3D LUT files for calibration.
[Note] The [Export] button becomes enabled after calibration ends.
Executes the calibration.
[Note] The [Calibrate] button becomes enabled after images are registered in
all capture image areas.
[Note] [Display Controller], [Light Output], [Contrast], and [Peak Luminance] configuration is required only when the calibration type is SDR & Mode B.
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Capture image area
10 [Contrast] [Note] The [+] button becomes enabled after calibration ends.
Registers the measurement images captured in the [Image Viewer] window.
Sets the contrast of the display when [Display Controller] is set to
[ZRCT-300]. Set value: 0 to 1000
28 4. Color Calibrator Screen: [Color Manager] Window
Verify chart section
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No. Item
Description
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Comment
You can enter an arbitrary comment.
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Verify chart display area Displays the Verify chart image.
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[+] button
Adds a Verify chart section. You can create multiple Verify chart sections, as required.
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Capture image area
Registers the measurement images (images with 3D LUT applied) captured in the [Image Viewer] window.
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[] button
Deletes a Verify chart section.
29 4. Color Calibrator Screen
[Image Viewer] Window
The [Image Viewer] window is used to display X-OCN file video or video input from a camera via SDI connection, and to capture images used for calibration.
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No. Item
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[SDI Input] button
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Color space display
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Message display
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Input image area
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Color measurement
guides
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[Read X-OCN] button
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Seek bar
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button
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button
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button
Description
Inputs video shot by a camera via SDI connection. When the [SDI Input] button
is clicked, the blue bar is displayed highlighted and SDI connection becomes
enabled. When the output signal from a camera is input correctly, the video
being shot is displayed in the input image area. To disable the SDI
connection, click the [SDI Input] button again.
[Note] The [SDI] button cannot be operated if an SDI capture card is not
attached to the computer.
Displays the color space of the signal, acquired from the SDI metadata, when
SDI connection is enabled.
Displays error messages, such as when a signal is not being input via SDI
connection or when an unsupported signal format or color space is detected.
[Note] When an error message is displayed, calibration cannot be performed,
even when a video is being displayed in the input image area. Check the SDI
connection to the camera and the output signal settings.
Displays the X-OCN file video or the input video from a camera. You can zoom
in/out using the mouse wheel.
Sets the position of the marks (color measurement guides) matching the color
patches of the image. You can drag the marks at the four corners of the image
and adjust them so that the color patches and marks (color measurement guides)
overlap.
Loads an X-OCN video file shot by a camera. When the [Read X-OCN] button is
clicked, select a file to display the video in the input image area. The file
name and playback position (hour:minute:second:frame) are displayed at the top
of the input image area.
Displays the playback position of an X-OCN file. Click on the seek bar or drag
the slider to move the playback position.
[Note] The seek bar is not displayed when SDI connection is enabled.
Moves to the previous frame for X-OCN file video. Disabled for SDI connection
video.
Starts/stops playback for X-OCN file video. Pauses/resumes video input for SDI
connection video.
Moves to the next frame for X-OCN file video. Loads 1 frame of the video
currently being shot for SDI connection video.
30 4. Color Calibrator Screen: [Image Viewer] Window
No. Item
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(Capture) button
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Zoom indicator
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[Average]
Description
Captures an image from the display in the input image area and registers it in
a capture image area in the [Color Manager] window.
Displayed when the input image area is zoomed in. The range displayed in the
input image area is enclosed by a blue frame. You can change the display range
by moving the blue frame. You can change the position of the zoom indicator
within the input image area using drag & drop.
Specifies the size of the marks (color measurement guides).
31 4. Color Calibrator Screen
[Waveform] Window
Displays the waveform of the image displayed in the [Image Viewer] window.
[Note] The display in the [Waveform] window is the S-Gamut3/S-Log3 signal
waveform.
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No. Item
Description
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[Intensity]
Adjusts the brightness of the waveforms displayed in the waveform display area.
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Waveform display area Displays the image waveform.
No. Item
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[Overlay] button
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[RGB] button
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[Red] button
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[Green] button
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[Blue] button
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[Luma] button
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[nits] button
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Description Displays the Red, Green, and Blue waveforms overlaid. When the
button is selected, the blue bar is displayed highlighted. Displays the Red,
Green, and Blue waveforms side by side. The Red waveform is displayed on the
left, Green in the center, and Blue on the right. When the button is selected,
the blue bar is displayed highlighted. Displays the Red waveform only. When
the button is selected, the blue bar is displayed highlighted. Displays the
Green waveform only. When the button is selected, the blue bar is displayed
highlighted. Displays the Blue waveform only. When the button is selected, the
blue bar is displayed highlighted. Displays the luminance level waveform. When
the button is selected, the blue bar is displayed highlighted. Switches the
vertical axis units display to nits or IRE. When the [nits] button is clicked,
the blue bar is displayed highlighted and display in units of nits becomes
enabled. When the [nits] button is clicked again, the nits display is disabled
and the display units return to IRE.
32 4. Color Calibrator Screen
[Monitor] Window
The [Monitor] window is used to compare and display the theoretical values and measured values of the calibration image (color chart) using color patches or graphs.
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No. Item
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[Input] button
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[Calibration] button
Description
Displays a comparison of the theoretical values and color chart measured
values. When the button is selected, the blue bar is displayed highlighted.
Displays a comparison of the result with calibration applied based on a
simulation using the theoretical values and color chart measured values. When
the button is selected, the blue bar is displayed highlighted.
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[Verify] button [Note] The [Calibration] button becomes enabled after
calibration ends.
Displays a comparison of the theoretical values and color chart measured
values with 3D LUT for calibration applied. When the button is selected, the
blue bar is displayed highlighted. [Note] The [Verify] button becomes enabled
after calibration ends, but the comparison result is displayed after sampling
the Verify chart.
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Comparison display area Displays the comparison results.
Five types of comparison results are displayed ([Patch], [CIE 1931
Chromaticity], [DE2000 (Summary)], [DE2000], [Linearity]).
For details, see “Comparison display area” (page 33).
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33 4. Color Calibrator Screen: [Monitor] Window
Comparison display area
Used to check the comparison results in five different ways.
Patch
Displays the theoretical value and measured value of each color patch side by
side.
DE2000 (Summary)
Displays the color difference of the measured color patches as the maximum
value and average value of DE2000.
DE2000
Displays the color difference of each measured color patch as a DE2000 value.
Linearity
Displays a graph of the measured value against the theoretical brightness
response value for R, G, and B. You can change the brightness range to display
in the graph by adjusting the maximum brightness in [Max].
[Note] HDR color charts are displayed in units of nits. SDR color charts are
displayed in units of IRE.
CIE 1931 Chromaticity
Displays the theoretical value and measured value of each color patch as CIE
1931 xy values.
[Note] The displayed RGB color space is S-Gamut3.
References
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