ColorChecker Video and Passport Video reduces editing time, improves color balance control, makes it easier to match multiple cameras and simplifies editing for mixed lighting conditions. Whether filmmakers do their own color grading or engage a colorist, whether they shoot or direct, they'll save time and get to an ideal place quicker so they can spend more time on their creative 'look'.
The ColorChecker brand from X-Rite has enjoyed a positive reputation in the photo market for nearly 40 years. Now, the ColorChecker targets for video bring that unique color science to the world of video, delivering versatility on set and improved productivity in editing. Professionals and hobbyist filmmakers using Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other video editing software will be able to take advantage of ColorChecker targets specifically tuned for video production.
ColorChecker Passport Video ....
ColorChecker Passport Video delivers all-in-one pocket-sized convenience in a rugged hard case with four different targets:
A color reference for evaluating specific chromatic colors aligned with video production, including skin tones, gray balance and highlights and shadows.
White balance for creating a consistent neutral white point, eliminating the need to correct each frame later.
3-step grayscale target that includes white highlight, 40 IRE mid-tone gray and saturated black references.
A focus target that facilitates center and edge focus.
3rd Party Software Support:
X-Rite is working with a number of software companies to integrate support for the new video ColorCheckers directly into their color grading functionality;
Color Finale by Color Grading Central - plug in for Final Cut Pro X, Q4 2015
DaVinci Resolve by Black Magic - free and paid color grading software, Q4 2015- Q1 2016
Spectracal CalMAN - video monitor calibration software - October 2015