CurtPalme.com Home Theater Forum

ccaddaddy · Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Posts: 113 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx

How does one learn to do calibrations? Is there a course that could be taken online or go to a seminar or college? I am intrested in learning how to do this. Anyone have info?

**kal** · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:07 pm Post subject:

You simply read this: http://www.curtpalme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10457

The best way to learn is by doing.

Kal

Sparky015 · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject:

Go to the SpectraCAL website. They are currently doing a MLB tour (traveling to all the cities with MLB teams) to conduct pro and enthusiast calibration classes. Not sure if they already came through Texas, but it's a great course to take. If not, Kal has a great tutorial on this site to get you started as well. There are loads of info here on meters and which one is right for you. Good luck!

Sparky015 · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:09 pm Post subject:

haha! Kal posted the same time as me. That's the link to the tutorial. Probably your best start. Take the SpectraCAL course if you want to learn more and refine your skills.

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

Not sure what you are wanting to do. If this is for your own calibrations, then I would study Kal's guide. If you want to pursue this as a job, then check out Spectracals and THXs training programs. If your are trying to make money, then I would suggest you proceed cautiously.

**kal** · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:55 pm Post subject:

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

Oh, I agree Kal.

I had to end my reply quickly to do something else. I think calibration is something that people should look into for themselves and maybe friends and family. Trying to pursue this as job is probably not a good idea. You may be able to add this on as a part time job or an addition to current services offered, if you already have your own business. I don't see being able to make a good living doing this unless you are one of the best out there.

**kal** · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:50 pm Post subject:

ccaddaddy · Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Posts: 113 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx

cool thanks guys, im wanting to learn for my own enrichment and maybe do it on the side to supplement my income. i have been talking to the local electronics store owners and they all say that there isnt a need for tv calibrators nowadays. In fact even if i mention crt projector they cringe and tell me no!

**kal** · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:41 pm Post subject:

Sparky015 · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:53 am Post subject:

Yeah, at the class I took (I took it to further my knowledge, not to go into business), we pulled brand-new displays out of their boxes and checked their accuracy and calibrated them. All were heavily skewed towards blue. Apparently manufacturers do that to distinquish their TVs at the store, but the result is inaccurate colors. Calibrations are definitely needed. I was blown away what a 30 minute calibration did for a new TV out of the box, and that was just a basic ISF calibration. Also, Best buy only does a standard ISF calibration, that is as far as they go. They do not get into color gamut and multi-point greyscale / gamma, so keep that in mind too.

With the automation calibration software guys are bringing to the table now adays, it's getting a bit easier. SpectraCAL also let it loose in class that they are working with TV manufacturers to bring interactive control to TVs as well as the current interactive control of the Radiance and DVDO iScan Duo. Food for thought.