Setting Black Level for Your Cable/Satellite Box
This is a quick one. We’ve all toyed with the various test discs out there on the market like the Digital Video Essentials, Spears &…
Author: Michael Chen
Michael Chen is the only THX Video Systems Instructor in Canada, and beyond these borders, is one of just two THX Video Instructors in the entire world. He has actively consulted with Spectracal and ChromaPure and has created numerous education videos on the calibration process with still more to come. His Video Calibration Training Series has quickly become the most comprehensive and simple to understand learning tool on the market today. He has also taught classes for both the ISF and Spectracal as well and is now spearheading his all new TLVEXP calibration training program. Let Michael teach you Video Calibration and add that additional income stream to your installation and integration business
Maybe SMPTE Color Bars Do Have A Use …. :)
In the training classes these days, the role of the SMPTE color bars or beasts of a similar nature appear to have fallen into disfavor. …
Guide To Articles
There are three types of articles in this section. The public ones are the ones that everyone can see. Read more about Guide To Articles …
So You Want to be a Professional Calibrator too?
Don’t worry, it’s glorious … now all I need is your credit card number. So what does it really take to be a professional calibrator…
Part One: THX Video Systems Calibration Program
THX Video Systems Calibration The THX Video Systems Calibration Program is now four years old as the first official class was at Skywalker Ranch in…
Part Two: ISF Level II Program
Imaging Science Foundation Video Level II ( ISF Level II ) (This article was first written in October-November 2011 after I had been offered the…
Part Three: Spectracal Calibration Training Program
Spectracal Calibration Training Program. “Life is like a box of chocolates … you never know what you’re gonna get.” Forrest Gump – Paramount 1995 The…
Part Zero: Introduction to Professional Calibration Programs
[important]This is an accounting of events up through 2013 in the world of video calibration training. Think of it as a story of life and…
Walkthrough of Demo 18 …
Walkthrough to Demonstration DVD #18 As of the beginning of June 2006, this “Version 18” is now my latest and most up to date demonstration…
From The Archives: Presenting Grayscale
ISF/M-TLV Calibration Report Version 4.0 Something New, Something Old The Art of Presenting Grayscale Calibration Work To The Public (Jan 2004) Greetings This is going…
From The Archives: CES Report 2003
Consumer Electronics Show 2003 Reflections by Michael TLV Special report by Michael TLV: Consumer Electronics Show 2003 Reflections – (Or how to make extortion work…
From The Archives: Herman-TLV Maneuver Version 2
Herman-TLV Maneuver Version 2 (New and Improved) “Do you remember the “Picard” Maneuver? It’s nice to see that many more people are implementing this…
From The Archives: Lens Striping Technique
Lenstriping Technique (Grayscale vs. Screen Location) CAUTION: Although the procedure can vastly improve the image on your set, it is best for professionals/experienced to perform…
From The Archives: ISF Seminar Review 2000
ISF Seminar Review by Michael TLV Tip by Michael TLV: (circa 1999/2000) “I won’t pretend that there is supposed to be any order to what…