Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Video 2

About: Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Video 2

The ColorChecker Passport Video 2 is ideal for photographers who also shoot video and for all creatives who want accurate, consistent color and creative versatility. The ColorChecker Passport Video 2 contains four targets: The 24-patch ColorChecker Classic target used to create custom camera profiles for photographers shooting in RAW, the Neutral Gray target for in-camera white balance, and two video targets for use with zebras, vectorscope and RGB histogram video settings, all in a rugged, pocket-sized protective case.

• Includes two video targets for use in-camera for video cameras or in post-production video editing software, ColorChecker Classic 24 patch target for custom camera profiles and White Balance target for custom in-camera white balance.
• An essential tool for any user that requires accurate colour control when working in mixed lighting conditions when capturing still or moving images
• Perfect for matching multiple cameras, ensuring a similar colour rendition
• Included Camera Calibration software for photo users offers DNG or ICC custom camera profiles for raw images

The combination of test charts, camera calibration software, Lightroom® plug-in and compatibility with leading video editing software makes the ColorChecker Passport Video 2 our most versatile product in the Passport range. It offers professional-quality color control and body-to-body matching for photo and video. Now there's a single ColorChecker Passport for mirrorless users, helping them achieve color balance and consistent neutral point faster and faster, reducing editing time and allowing you to focus faster on your creative work. The new and improved protective case features an exterior personalization panel to add your name or other information to your Passport Video 2.

This compact ColorChecker is ready to take on any photo or video challenge that comes your way. Measuring just 125 x 90mm, whether you're traveling a short distance or around the world, you won't want to leave without your Passport Video 2 in your pocket.

• Color test chart Video - With six reference colors for video production, six flesh tones, six gray values, and six values ​​for ultra-highlight and ultra-lowlight (including brilliant black) to achieve ideal color balance.
• Grayscale chart - 3 levels including high light white, 40 IRE gray, and bright saturated black to determine the perfect exposure.
• White balance target - Create a custom camera white balance for a consistent white point across a set of shots. In video, as in photos, this charter avoids having to correct each image individually.
• 24 patch Classic sight - The reference chart with 24 color patches. Allows you to create custom shooting profiles and visually evaluate colors.
• Camera Calibration Software (Photo) - Create custom shooting profiles based on your body/lens/lighting combinations for DNG or ICC workflows.
• Lightroom® Plug-In - Create custom enclosure profiles directly in Adobe® Lightroom®.
• Third-party software support:
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • 3DLUT Creator
  • Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom with the free plugin
  • Hasselblad Phocus
  • DxO Photolab 4
• Compact and sturdy protective case - Deploys to multiple positions so you can easily position the charter(s) in any scene. Also includes a strap so your passport is always close at hand.

ColorChecker Passport Video 2 is an indispensable tool that helps you capture the colours of the world more accurately from capture to edit. Begin with the most neutral image, even when using multiple cameras, before you begin your creative colour grading or editing process.

The art of colour control is all about getting your colours to match from input to output. That means your camera captures true colour, your monitor displays them accurately, and your printer produces a photo that matches what you see on screen.

ColorChecker Passport Video 2 is a powerful, hybrid capture-to-edit solution for any creative looking to save time, providing a consistent and predictable neutral starting point so you can get to your final look faster than ever before. And when used with any Calibrite monitor calibration solution, you’ll save time and money, avoiding costly mistakes and frustrating colour corrections. Take the Video 2 with you on every shoot – inside or outdoors; it will quickly become your go-to colour tool during pre-production, capture, and edit.

Video Color Target

Specifically designed for today’s video production workflow, the Video Colour Target includes four rows of colour chips designed for video capture and editing, giving you a powerful chart to speed up colour grading.

• Chromatic Colours: six chips specifically designed to align with the colour axis on a vectorscope
• Skin Tones: ranging from light to dark with subtle undertones
• Linear Grayscale: six steps for even grey balance, including highlight and shadow regions
• Highlight and Shadow Greys: six black and white patches, including a high gloss black, to capture the full range of your video camera

White Balance Target

Starting with a precise white balance ensures the colours you capture are accurate and provides a point of reference for post-shoot editing. The White Balance target is a spectrally neutral target that provides a consistent reference point across mixed lighting conditions that you may encounter during a shoot. Since the target reflects light equally across the visible spectrum, creating an in-camera custom white balance can compensate for varying lighting.

With this color target, you’ll be able to:

• Eliminate color casts
• Improve the color preview on your camera’s display for more reliable histograms
• Speed up post-production by eliminating the need to color correct each image individually

3-Step Grayscale Target

An enhanced grayscale for achieving ideal camera exposure for video production, including white, 40 IRE gray and high gloss black that can act as a black trap when positioned without reflection.

This target helps you:

• Align the exposure and contrast of cameras
• Ensures that color is rendered accurately

Dual-Illuminant DNG Profile

A dual-illuminant profile combines images taken under two different light sources to create a single profile, which can then be applied to an even wider variety of lighting conditions. Dual-Illuminant profiles can be made with any two of twenty-one supported illuminants, giving you the freedom to move between most lighting conditions without switching profiles.

Classic Target

Photographing the industry-standard ColorChecker Classic is a vital step in attaining consistent, predictable color at capture. When combined with the Camera Calibration software, you can produce custom DNG and ICC profiles of your camera’s response to scene lighting for consistent, predictable, and repeatable results from image to image and camera to camera.

The Classic 24-patch target also provides a visual point of color reference to see how the corrections will affect the rest of your colors before you apply them. Each of the 24 color patches represent colors found in the natural world, such as sky blue, skin tones, and leaf green. And each patch reflects light just as its real-world counterpart. They are individually controlled to ensure a consistent solid tone to produce pure, flat, rich color without dots or mixed tints.

Camera Calibration Software

Create custom DNG and/or ICC camera profiles using the industry standard 24-patch ColorChecker Classic Target or the ColorChecker Digital SG Target, together with the stand-alone ColorChecker Camera Calibration software or the Adobe Lightroom® Plug-In.

This advanced camera profiling technology provides excellent results with either reference target, producing profiles that work exceptionally well under virtually any lighting condition. Auto-detection will locate the target automatically, making the profile creation process simple. Whether you are shooting with just one camera or multiple cameras, colour perfectionists can easily establish an accurate colour foundation and maintain control of their colours.

• Minimize color differences between cameras and lenses
• Adapt for mixed lighting
• Match color balance across different scenes

Passport Case

ColorChecker Passport Video 2 is made for absolute convenience and portability for every shoot. The travel-sized case is made of a rugged resin material that holds and protects the four targets from the elements, extending its lifespan.

The self-standing passport case adjusts to multiple positions, allowing you the flexibility to place the targets exactly where you need them. Use the identification sticker to label your passport for ease and also write your own customized message. The included lanyard ensures your passport is close at hand during every shoot.

Specifications

• Number of sights: 4
• Number of color patches: 52
• Dimensions of the charter: 109.0 x 63.5mm
• Passport box dimensions: 125 x 90mm
• Humidity range: 85% or less, non-condensing