So i see a lot of talk about calibration. - Blu-ray Forum

TVguy86 · 12-13-2008, 11:43 PM

Ok so im just interested in all the desire to have your tv calibrated.
Many people purchase dvds and calibrate going that route.
So heres my question. If we all see differently why is there such a need for a standard in calibration?
I may like more contrast or more of a red hue than i do.
Im not condeming people for calibrating their tv with some other source.
I guess im just curious to know how many of you calibrated your tv then adjusted to how you like?
Then i would follow up with why did you calibrate in the first place. Why not just set it for your own personal taste?
I guess i havent ever calibrated my own, but have seen others who have. What more does buying a dvd do for the tv than just doing what looks good to you?

Midnightsailor · 12-14-2008, 12:03 AM

Very good question(s).

For a long time, I calibrated based on my personal preference and it did, indeed, look pretty good. However, once I used a disc-based calibration tool (THX disc first), it looked truly stunning. The most important settings in calibration, in my opinion, are brightness and contrast. If you set them right, the picture will pop. It will give you that almost 3D image that many people desire. You are absolutely correct when you mention that everyone sees differently. It's true. After calibrating, a lot of people slightly adjust a few settings here and there to fit their personal tastes in what an image should look like. If you ask me, there is no right way to go about it. However, calibrating your screen will make a world of difference. It will make your image look closer to film, and thus being closer to the way the movie/show is supposed to look like. In the end, it's completely up to you. I'd suggest at least looking into it, though.

crazyBLUE · 12-14-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TVguy86

Ok so im just interested in all the desire to have your tv calibrated.
Many people purchase dvds and calibrate going that route.
So heres my question. If we all see differently why is there such a need for a standard in calibration?
I may like more contrast or more of a red hue than i do.
Im not condeming people for calibrating their tv with some other source.
I guess im just curious to know how many of you calibrated your tv then adjusted to how you like?
Then i would follow up with why did you calibrate in the first place. Why not just set it for your own personal taste?
I guess i havent ever calibrated my own, but have seen others who have. What more does buying a dvd do for the tv than just doing what looks good to you?

Getting the TV off it's factory settings is A good thing to start !! What you like is how you set it !! IT"S THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOU'RE DISPLAY !!!

TVguy86 · 12-14-2008, 12:23 AM

Yea ive done like the THX optimizer and all.
I also find that sometimes i adjust for the individual movie as well.
Lol almost makes it like work to just watch tv.

P@t_Mtl · 12-14-2008, 12:25 AM

I have a question, what software do you all use to calibrate your TV, I basicly done mine the hard way, settings by settings. What do you use to calibrate?

crazyBLUE · 12-14-2008, 12:51 AM

I used "HDTV Calibration Wizard" Witch does take you threw all the settings & takes some time to do !! It was worth it !!

Midnightsailor · 12-14-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I have a question, what software do you all use to calibrate your TV, I basicly done mine the hard way, settings by settings. What do you use to calibrate?

I would recommend this. It even comes with the color filters.

P@t_Mtl · 12-14-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnightsailor

I would recommend this. It even comes with the color filters.

Ah thanks, I will order it from Amazon.ca, thanks a lot

DavidAg02 · 12-14-2008, 07:17 AM

The purpose of having display calibration standards is so that the artists vision can be reproduced as accurately as possible. Color, brightness, etc. are all used to set the tone for a movie.

Many people are not used to watching a properly calibrated display, and it can take some serious getting used to once you have experienced one. However, once your retrain your eyes a bit I think it really adds to the enjoyment of movies. Especially ones where the director uses color to help tell the story. Pan's Labyrinth is an excellent example...

plowmanjoe · 12-14-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidAg02

The purpose of having display calibration standards is so that the artists vision can be reproduced as accurately as possible. Color, brightness, etc. are all used to set the tone for a movie.

Many people are not used to watching a properly calibrated display, and it can take some serious getting used to once you have experienced one. However, once your retrain your eyes a bit I think it really adds to the enjoyment of movies. Especially ones where the director uses color to help tell the story. Pan's Labyrinth is an excellent example...

agreed.

i used digital video essentials and learned a lot watching it. i rented it from netflix, so i didn't get the color filters, but my tv does blue only mode.

12-13-2008, 11:43 PM	#1
TVguy86 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:GO HUSKERS.	So i see a lot of talk about calibration. Ok so im just interested in all the desire to have your tv calibrated. Many people purchase dvds and calibrate going that route. So heres my question. If we all see differently why is there such a need for a standard in calibration? I may like more contrast or more of a red hue than i do. Im not condeming people for calibrating their tv with some other source. I guess im just curious to know how many of you calibrated your tv then adjusted to how you like? Then i would follow up with why did you calibrate in the first place. Why not just set it for your own personal taste? I guess i havent ever calibrated my own, but have seen others who have. What more does buying a dvd do for the tv than just doing what looks good to you?

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12-14-2008, 12:03 AM	#2
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Very good question(s). For a long time, I calibrated based on my personal preference and it did, indeed, look pretty good. However, once I used a disc-based calibration tool (THX disc first), it looked truly stunning. The most important settings in calibration, in my opinion, are brightness and contrast. If you set them right, the picture will pop. It will give you that almost 3D image that many people desire. You are absolutely correct when you mention that everyone sees differently. It's true. After calibrating, a lot of people slightly adjust a few settings here and there to fit their personal tastes in what an image should look like. If you ask me, there is no right way to go about it. However, calibrating your screen will make a world of difference. It will make your image look closer to film, and thus being closer to the way the movie/show is supposed to look like. In the end, it's completely up to you. I'd suggest at least looking into it, though.

12-14-2008, 12:23 AM	#4
TVguy86 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:GO HUSKERS.	Yea ive done like the THX optimizer and all. I also find that sometimes i adjust for the individual movie as well. Lol almost makes it like work to just watch tv.

12-14-2008, 12:25 AM	#5
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I have a question, what software do you all use to calibrate your TV, I basicly done mine the hard way, settings by settings. What do you use to calibrate?

12-14-2008, 12:51 AM	#6
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	I used "HDTV Calibration Wizard" Witch does take you threw all the settings & takes some time to do !! It was worth it !!

12-14-2008, 07:17 AM	#9
DavidAg02 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Houston, TX Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:46	The purpose of having display calibration standards is so that the artists vision can be reproduced as accurately as possible. Color, brightness, etc. are all used to set the tone for a movie. Many people are not used to watching a properly calibrated display, and it can take some serious getting used to once you have experienced one. However, once your retrain your eyes a bit I think it really adds to the enjoyment of movies. Especially ones where the director uses color to help tell the story. Pan's Labyrinth is an excellent example...

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