display Manager system USER guide VERSION 4.
DISPLAY MANAGER SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE Versi o n 4 .
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ABOUT THIS BOOK This book describes how to use the KODAK Display Manager System. Intended users of this book are • Cinematographers • Visual effects artists • Directors of photography • Colorists • Post production engineers The information in this book is also available in the Display Manager System by clicking Help > Contents. Instructions for MACINTOSH, IRIX, LINUX, and WINDOWS Operating Systems are included.
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction ...................................................................................... Types of Licenses ........................................................................ How it Works ................................................................................ Calibration ............................................................................... Characterization ......................................................................
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Step 4: Open the Display Manager System............................... 21 Renewing Your License ............................................................. 21 iv Before Calibrating ......................................................................... Preparing the Viewing Environment and Monitor....................... Setting the Options..................................................................... Print Film Calibration Setup.....................................
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Transform Bit Depth .............................................................. Surround Compensation ....................................................... Recorder Compensation ....................................................... Transform Rescale................................................................ 61 62 63 65 Verifying ......................................................................................... Verifying the Monitor Setup ...................
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix A System Requirements................................................................... WINDOWS Operating System Minimum Requirements ............ MAC OS Minimum Requirements .............................................. IRIX Operating System Minimum Requirements ....................... LINUX Operating System Minimum Requirements.................... Additional Software and Hardware ............................................
INTRODUCTION The KODAK Display Manager System lets you display a scanned negative image as it will appear projected via a motion picture film projector or a video image as it will appear on a broadcast monitor. The KODAK Display Manager System interfaces with a number of displays including computer monitors, HD/SD displays, and digital projectors. When creating a print film look, the system emulates the photochemical process of motion picture print film. The results are placed in a LUT (Look Up Table).
Introduction Types of Licenses VISION2 HD System Edition Print Film Edition Time Limit Term duration Variable duration - dependant on loan agreement Software Key Required Yes Yes Monitor Calibration Yes Yes Monitor Characterization Yes Yes HD/SD Display Characterization Yes Yes Projector Characterization Yes Yes Print Look Emulation Yes No Print Look Verification Yes No Calibration Verification Yes Yes Video Look Emulation Yes Yes Export 3D LUT Yes (Encrypted) Yes (Encrypte
Introduction How it Works To accurately generate a LUT, you must work from a calibrated and characterized display. A sensor, which you position on your display, measures the luminance and chromaticities of a series of color patches. You can also use the sensor to verify the calibration and characterization. NOTE To characterize a projector you must use a spectrophotometer or a colorimeter suitable for measuring screen reflectance.
Introduction Viewing and Customizing a Look From the Display Manager System Viewer, you can view images and apply a transform, which can be either a .chr file or a LUT. With a properly calibrated and characterized monitor, images will closely match a projected print film image or broadcast image. Verification Perform a verification to measure the quality of the monitor setup and to measure the closeness of the print film match in CIElab colorspace.
Introduction Main Window The main window contains a selection box for the Display Mode and an icon for each step in the process. Display Mode: Select Auto if you will be using the enable cable to calibrate. If not, it is important that you select Manual. Calibrate: Opens the Calibration window where you attach a sensor to measure the luminance and chromaticity of a series of color patches.
Introduction Supported Hardware The following hardware is recommended for use with the Display Manager System. Generic Monitor Support The Display Manager System supports many different monitors but not all monitors can be automatically calibrated by the system. Most high-quality professional grade monitors can be calibrated.
Introduction Supported Sensors The following sensors are supported by the Display Manager System: • X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP94+EK (also known as MonacoOPTIX) USB connection for LCD or CRT monitors • X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP92+EK - Serial connection for CRT monitors • SEQUEL Chroma 4/C USB - USB connection for CRT monitors, • SEQUEL Chroma 4/C USB with USB cable - for CRT monitors, • SEQUEL Chroma 4/C Serial - Serial connection for CRT monitors, • SEQUEL Chroma 4/L - USB connection for LCD monitors,
Introduction Supported Spectrophotometers When characterizing a digital projector, you must take readings from the projector output. The following sensors are recommended: • • MINOLTA CS-100A PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650 Getting Help Accessing the Online User’s Guide To access the User’s Guide from within the application, click Help > Contents. What’s This (WINDOWS Operating System only) Press Shift + F1 and a pop-up window opens that describes the current window.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m INSTALLING AND SETTING UP YO U R S Y S T E M Follow these four main steps to install and set up your system: • • • • Step 1: Install the KODAK Display Manager System Software Step 2: Connect the Hardware Step 3: Obtain your License Step 4: Open the Software Step 1 Install the Software IMPORTANT Before installing the Display Manager System, make sure to uninstall any other monitor calibration software that you might have on your system.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m IRIX Installation IMPORTANT You must be logged in as root (IRIX Operating System) to install the Display Manager System. To install the Display Manager System on an IRIX computer, you should be familiar with the IRIX inst or swmgr command. The required files can be found on the installation CD in the dist directory or in the directory where you uncompress the downloaded files. (See Step 1 below.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m LINUX Installation IMPORTANT You must be logged in as root (LINUX Operating System) to install the Display Manager System. To install on a LINUX system: 1. If you are installing from an installation CD, Insert and mount the CD. 2. Change directory to the mounted CDROM or to the directory containing the downloaded installation file. 3. Type rpm -Uvh KODAK_DMS-4.1.0.i386.rpm to begin the installation process. 4.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m Step 2: Connect the Hardware Before connecting the hardware, install the software. The Display Manager System hardware consists of an enable cable and sensor. Purchase the sensor that is appropriate for your system configuration. See “Supported Sensors” on page 7 to learn about the sensors supported by the Display Manager System. If you do not have enough available USB ports, use a USB hub when connecting the enable cable and sensor.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m To connect the enable cable: 1. Disconnect the original monitor cable from the computer. 2. Attach the enable cable to the monitor port on the computer. 3. Connect the monitor cable to the enable cable. 4. Attach the USB connector of the enable cable to a USB port. USB connection Enable cable connection Monitor cable connection X-RITE Sensors X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP94+EK (MonacoOPTIX) Use this USB sensor on CRT or LCD monitors.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m 3. Position the sensor on the screen. Position the counterweight so that it counterbalances the sensor. LCD monitor CRT monitor Counterweight Sensor Counterweight Suction cup Sensor NOTE If you are warned that the X-Rite DTP94 software has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway. X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP92+EK Use this serial sensor on CRT monitors.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m NOTE On IRIX, do not use serial port 1. To connect the sensor: 1. Connect the WINDOWS adapter to the sensor cable. 2. Plug the WINDOWS connector into a serial port. 3. Plug the AC adapter connector into the sensor cable. 4. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. During calibration, attach the sensor as shown here, making sure that the round portion of the sensor is at the top.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m SEQUEL Sensors Three Sequel sensors are recommended for use with the Display Manager System. SEQUEL Chroma 4/C USB Sensor for CRT Monitors This sensor connects to a USB port and attaches to a CRT monitor with suction cups. Attach to the monitor with suction cups Connect to the computer USB port During calibration, attach the sensor as shown here. Press the sensor firmly to the screen being careful not to press too hard.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m SEQUEL Chroma 4/L USB Sensor This sensor connects to a USB port. Tip the LCD screen back as far as possible and hold the sensor against the screen while it is taking readings. Hold the sensor against the screen Connect to the computer USB port During calibration, hold the sensor as shown here. Hold the sensor firmly to the screen being careful not to press too hard. Center it within the color patch.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m SEQUEL Chroma 4/C Serial Sensor for CRT Monitors The sensor connects to a USB port and attaches to a CRT monitor with suction cups. Attach to monitor with suction cups Connect to serial port on your computer NOTE: On IRIX, do not use serial port 1. During calibration, attach the sensor as shown here. Press the sensor firmly to the screen being careful not to press too hard. Center it within the color patch.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650 1. Attach the PHOTO RESEARCH IFC-600 RS-232 cable between the PR650 and the computer serial port. 2. Go to Options > Setup. 3. Click the Sensor tab. 4. Click Type and select PhotoResearch PR-650. 5. Click Connection and select the com port that the meter is connected to. NOTE Do not turn on the device until instructed by KODAK Display Manager Software. MINOLTA CS-100A 1.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m Step 3: Obtain Your License If you would like a free trial, go to the Web site www.kodak.com/go/dm and click Trial LIcense Key. Follow the on-screen prompts, then proceed to Step 5 (below). To purchase a license: 1. (WINDOWS Operating System) Click Start > Programs > KODAK Display Manager System > KODAK HostID Tool.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d S e t t i n g U p Yo u r S y s t e m Step 4: Open the Display Manager System On a WINDOWS or MACINTOSH system, double-click the desktop icon to open the Display Manager System. On an IRIX or LINUX system: 1. Open a shell and change to the directory /usr/local/KDM. 2. From the command line, type ./kdm.sh. Renewing Your License You will be prompted when your license expires. Contact your customer service representative to purchase a new license. KODAK Display Manager System V4.
BEFORE CALIBRATING Before you begin to calibrate, make sure that you: • • • Prepare the monitor and viewing environment Setup the system options for calibration, sensors, tolerances, display, timing, and directories Load specific settings, if previously saved NOTE You do not need to setup the system options each time you calibrate. When the system opens, it automatically loads the settings that you save in the kdm.ini file. Or you can create and load a customized .ini file.
Before Calibrating Setting the Options Go to Options > Setup to open the Setup window. From this window you can: • Set the calibration parameters • Identify the sensor you are using • Set tolerances • Select which display to calibrate on a dual-head system • Control the calibration timing • Set the paths for saving .chr files and LUTs After you have made all of your selections on the various tabs, click Save Settings to save all the settings in a .ini file. By default, settings are saved to the kdm.
Before Calibrating Print Film Calibration Setup The Print Film Calibration tab on the Setup window contains information that is required to obtain an accurate print film match. Projector Aim: Projector aim values specify the intended film projector open gate settings. Enter the values for the film projector you are emulating. If you have not characterized a specific projector, use the default values. • • • • White Luminance (Y) - Open gate luminance can be measured by a colorimeter or spectrophotometer.
Before Calibrating Display Aim: Enter the desired White Luminance for the monitor in ft-lamberts. Setting your monitor to the projector aim (typically 16 ft-lamberts) would make it too dark for other work. The display aim gives you the opportunity to set a higher display aim luminance. Display - Automatic Calibration: NOTE The automatic calibration process tries to match all the values that you enter in this section.
Before Calibrating Video Calibration Setup The Video Calibration tab on the Setup window contains information that is required to obtain an accurate video match. Aim Settings Enter the values for the video space you want to calibrate to (CCIR 709, SMPTE RP145, or User Defined). The default values represent a typical NTSC HD display. These values can be altered for a user defined video space. • White Point Chromaticity (xy) - Desired white chromaticity. Enter values in CIE xy.
Before Calibrating Use Video Calibration Settings • Select this checkbox to determine which target values to use for calibration. NOTE If using the KODAK VISION2 HD System, use the default values when working with typical NTSC HD displays. Sensor Setup From the Sensor tab on the Setup window, use the drop-down menus to select the type of sensor and the type of connection. IMPORTANT If you do not select the correct sensor and connection, the sensor will fail to initialize.
Before Calibrating Timing Setup Adjusting the time between the appearance of color sets and individual color patches, affects the total time to calibrate and characterize your display. IMPORTANT You may encounter calibration and characterization errors if the timing is set too fast. We recommend leaving the values set at the default. Never set the timing slower than the defaults. From the Times tab on the Setup window, use the arrows to set the values.
Before Calibrating Saving and Loading Settings If you are working on several projects at one time, you may find it convenient to save all of the settings for each project in a customized .ini file. Load the appropriate file to quickly change all your settings when you change projects. By default, settings are saved to the kdm.ini file. This is the file that is used each time the system opens. There are two different locations where you can save settings to an .ini file—the Setup window and the Viewer.
Calibration CALIBRATION From the Display Mode drop-down menu on the main window, select either Auto or Manual calibration. Automatic calibration uses the enable cable to transfer data from the computer to a monitor. Adjustments based on this data are automatically made to your monitor. See “Automatic Calibration” on page 31.
Calibration The Calibration Procedure To automatically calibrate a monitor: 1. Click Auto from the drop-down Display Mode menu if it isn’t already selected. NOTE Auto mode is only available if you have connected the enable cable to your computer. 2. Click the Calibrate icon. If this is the first time that you have calibrated your current monitor, follow the on-screen prompts to run a monitor evaluation. See “Monitor Evaluation” on page 35.
Calibration The Calibration window opens when the dark correction is complete. 3. Position the sensor in the center of the patch. 4. Select Detailed if you want a detailed log to be written. (Recommended) 5. Cover the monitor and sensor with a dark cloth if you are not able to turn off the room lights. 6. Click Start. The sensor measures a series of patches. A log is written, target values are displayed and points are plotted on a chromaticity diagram. KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Calibration The process may take several minutes. You can click Pause if necessary. NOTE During the final stage of the calibration process, the gamut and log information are hidden. If automatic calibration is successful, automatic characterization begins immediately after calibration is complete. If automatic calibration was not successful, you may need to calibrate one or more times. See “Calibration Failure” on page 76. 34 KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Calibration Monitor Evaluation The first time that you initiate an automatic calibration, the system performs an evaluation of your monitor to determine if it can be automatically calibrated. If you change monitors, the system runs the evaluation again when you initiate automatic calibration. To evaluate your monitor: 1. With an enable cable and sensor connected to your system and the Auto mode enabled, click Calibrate. The following window opens. 2. Click Yes.
Calibration If your monitor cannot be calibrated, the following message appears. Click Yes to retry. You must switch to Manual display mode and manually calibrate your monitor if it cannot be automatically calibrated. See “Manual Calibration” on page 36. Manual Calibration You can manually calibrate your display by adjusting the white and black points from your monitor controls.
Calibration 2. From your imaging product, display the colorbars target that came with the Display Manager System. Adjust the display brightness and contrast until the pluge target blends into the background. The colorbars target file is found in Images/ColorBars.dpx. 3. Click the Calibrate icon. The following window opens. KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Calibration 4. Place the sensor face down against a flat, opaque surface (not the screen) for dark gain correction (zero reading). Click OK when ready. This may take several seconds. 5. Click Measure Primaries. 6. Place the sensor over the red patch. Click OK to measure. 7. Repeat step 6 for the green and the blue patches. 8. Measure white luminance: a) Place the sensor on the white patch. b) Click Measure Once or Measure Continuous.
Calibration 11. Repeat steps 8, 9, and 10 to verify that all values are within tolerance. NOTE The plot indicates where you are versus aim. Use the magnify buttons to zoom in and out on the plot. 12. Click Close. 13. Proceed to “Characterization” on page 41. KODAK Display Manager System V4.
CHARACTERIZATION Characterization determines the gamma response of the calibrated monitor and tracks monitor primary colors. You should perform a characterization after each calibration. The system uses the .chr file written during characterization to create a LUT that can be exported to any supported imaging products. From the Characterize drop-down menu on the main window, choose either Automatic Characterization or Manual Characterization Assistant.
Characterization Either the Characterization window opens or you are prompted to perform a Dark Gain correction to reset the sensor. If you are prompted to perform a Dark Gain Correction: a) Place the sensor on a dark surface and make sure that no light can reach it. Do not attach the sensor to the monitor for this correction. b) Click OK. IMPORTANT If the Dark Gain Correction fails, see “Dark Gain Correction Failure” on page 78.
Characterization 2. If the sensor is not already positioned, place it on the center of the screen. See “Step 2: Connect the Hardware” on page 12. 3. Cover the monitor and sensor with a dark cloth if you are not able to turn off the room lights. 4. Click Start. The application reads a series of patches. This process may take several minutes. 5. Click OK when you are notified that the characterization has finished. You can now create and apply a LUT to emulate the print look or video look.
Characterization Manual Characterization Use the Manual Characterization Assistant to characterize a display, such as a digital projector or HD/SD display. Patches for use in characterizing HD/SD displays and digital projectors are available on the KODAK Display Manager System CD in the Images/Patches folder or can be downloaded from http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/dlmanage/kdmDown.jhtml.
Characterization To manually characterize: NOTE As you enter data, the plots update. This allows you to track possible errors in your data. Use the magnify buttons plot. to zoom in or out on the 1. Load the .dpx color patch files from the Display Manager System CD onto your computer or download them from http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/dlmanage/kdmDown.jhtml. The files are located in the Images/Patches folder. OR Load one of the KODAK Video Tapes. 2.
Characterization 5. For an HD/SD device: a) Position the sensor on the color patch. b) Click one of the following options: Automatically Measure from Sensor to allow the software to automatically move through the color patches and enter the data. This method can be used with either the .dpx images (if you create a sequence from the images) or with a KODAK Video Tape.
Characterization Editing a Characterization Table 1. Add and remove rows of data as needed. IMPORTANT Do not add or remove rows if you are using a KODAK Video Tape or if you are using the complete set of .dpx patches. The patches are supplied on the CD or can be downloaded from http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/ products/dlmanage/kdmDown.jhtml. Right-click (WINDOWS, IRIX, LINUX Operating Systems) or Control + click (MAC OS) on a line to display a pop-up menu from which you can insert or remove rows. 2.
Shortcut Keys for the Assistant Task WINDOWS/IRIX/ LINUX MACINTOSH Load Default Ctrl + d Command + d Load Template Ctrl + l Command + l Save Characterization File Ctrl + s Command + s Save Template Ctrl + t Command + t Close Ctrl + q Command + q Insert Row after Selected Ctrl + i Command + i Remove Selected Row Ctrl + r Command + r NOTE The MACINTOSH Command key looks like this:
VIEWING AND CUSTOMIZING LOOKS After you have successfully calibrated and characterized your display, you can view images with a specific look applied and export a LUT that contains the look. The LUT can be imported by supported imaging products to visualize real time, or near real time, playback of images simulating a projected print or a video look. Opening the Viewer To open the Viewer: From the main window, click the Viewer icon. You may be prompted to locate an image file to load into the Viewer.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Using the Viewer The Viewer appears at full screen size with the image at the top and a toolbar at the bottom. To enlarge the viewing area, you can hide the toolbar. To open What’s This topics in the Viewer, right-click (WINDOWS, IRIX, LINUX) or Control + click (MACINTOSH) an item in the toolbar. Global Options At the right-hand side of the toolbar are common Viewer options available at all times.
Viewing and Customizing Looks When verification is complete a window similar to the following appears. 3) Click OK. A chart with the results is displayed. This graph shows the tracking of the grayscale CCTs across the range of code values that were measured. The red lines indicate the tolerance levels that you entered on the setup window. These lines appear if the scale warrants.
Viewing and Customizing Looks • Load Transform: Click to open a browser window where you can select a transform to apply to the image. A transform can be any of the following: • characterization file (.chr) • encrypted 3D LUT (.e3d) • 3D LUT (.3dl) • 1D LUT (.1dl) • Wide Color Gamut encoded 3D LUT (.3dl) For a digital projector or HD/SD display, load the characterization file that you created using the Manual Characterization Assistant. See “Manual Characterization” on page 44.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Playback Controls The Playback Controls are at the bottom right of the Toolbar. These controls allow you to move forward and backward through images in a directory and to compare the effect of different LUTs. NOTE With the exception of Compare Mode, playback controls are disabled if you are not working with a sequence of images. Compare Mode Step back Play Frame increment Stop/Pause • Step forward Compare Mode—Click to display a list of ways to compare two LUTs.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Toolbar Information Image information appears in the lower-left corner of the Viewer toolbar. RGB values after a Coordinates for the LUT is applied cursor position RGB values before a LUT is applied Path to the .chr file being used with the image Pop-up Options Right-click (WINDOWS, IRIX, LINUX Operating Systems) or Control + click (MACINTOSH Operating System) in the image for a pop-up menu which includes access to some of the global options.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Viewer Shortcut Keys Use the following shortcut keys to control the Viewer. Task Key Keep aspect ratio k Quit q Scale to fit s Toggle Center on and off c Toggle the display of out-of-gamut colors on and off g Toggle the display of the toolbar t NOTE To use the Viewer Shortcut keys, first click the mouse within the image to make it the active area. KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Creating a Print Film Look Selections pertinent to emulating print film are available in the Print Film tab. To create a print film look: 1. Open the Viewer. See “Opening the Viewer” on page 49. 2. Load an image. See “Loading an Image” on page 58. 3. Click Load Transform to select and load the appropriate .chr transform. 4. Click the Print Film tab if it is not already selected. NOTE This tab is only available if you load a .chr file. 5. Select the appropriate settings.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Creating a Video Look To properly emulate the video look, you must use the Video tab. To create a video look: 1. Open the Viewer. See “Opening the Viewer” on page 49. 2. Load an image. See “Loading an Image” on page 58. 3. Click Load Transform to select and load the appropriate .chr transform. 4. Click the Video tab. NOTE This tab is only available if you load a .chr transform. 5. Select the appropriate settings.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Loading an Image 1. From the Images tab in the Viewer toolbar, click Load Image. Browse for and select an image. The system recognizes .dpx or .cin images when creating a print look; and .tif (with video content) when creating a video look. The image appears in the Viewer with the look that was defined by the currently selected .chr file. See Load Transform in “Global Options” on page 50. 2. From the Image Settings pane, select how you want the image to appear in the Viewer.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Advanced Options The Advanced tab of the Viewer contains options for further refining the viewed and exported looks. Framing Settings On the Advanced tab of the Viewer, click Framing to select an aspect ratio. Use the drop-down menu to select the appropriate aspect ratio of your final output. A dotted line appears on the image indicating the portion of the image included in that frame size. KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Gamut Remap Settings On the Advanced tab, click Gamut Remap to select the type of remapping. 60 Mode Description Constant Hue with Variable Lightness Target (Recommended) Within each hue plane, colors are gamut mapped towards the Lightness axis. The aim on the axis is dependent on the position of the color relative to the maximum Chroma point in that hue plane. Constant Hue and Lightness (Version 2.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Transform Bit Depth On the Advanced tab, click Transform Bit Depth to increase or decrease the input and output bit depth. The following options are displayed. From the Input Bit Depth drop-down menu, select the actual bit depth of the image you are viewing. From the Output Bit Depth drop-down menu, select the bit depth that you want to view the image at.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Surround Compensation On the Advanced tab, click Surround Compensation to correct for the effects of viewing in a suboptimal environment. The following option is displayed. Click and drag the slider bar to match the lighting conditions in your area. IMPORTANT Work in a dark environment whenever possible. 62 KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Recorder Compensation The state of your recorder impacts the look of the final print. Use the recorder compensation feature to enter information about the specific recorder state so that the impact of this device is included in the print emulation shown through the KODAK Display Manager System. There are two options: • • Neutral-based compensation Neutral- and color-based compensation 1.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Example file (neutral- and color-based compensation). Columns 1 - 3 are RGB code values. Columns 4 - 6 are Status M values. For comments, start a line with a #, then enter the comment. DMIN DMIN DMIN 0.085 0.549 0.621 20 10 0 0.085 0.55 0.622 71 61 51 0.165 0.623 0.748 122 112 102 0.263 0.716 0.839 173 163 153 0.356 0.838 0.948 224 214 204 0.447 0.957 1.061 275 265 255 0.533 1.049 1.157 326 316 306 0.621 1.135 1.
Viewing and Customizing Looks Transform Rescale On the Advanced tab, click Transform Rescale to control how the range of the display is used. The following options are displayed. Select No Rescale (Print Film Default) if you are creating a print film look. If you select Rescale Minimum Tonescale to Lowest Drive Value, your blacks will be blacker but some other colors will not be displayed accurately.
VE R I F Y I N G The Verify feature allows you to view additional information on the success of the monitor setup and print simulation. Verification provides a means for tracking trends in the data, such as sensor or monitor degradations. IMPORTANT You should perform a verification whenever your images do not look right. You cannot verify on an HD/SD display or digital projector. If the verification fails, you may need to replace the sensor or the monitor.
Ve r i f y i n g The Verification window opens when the correction is complete. 2. If the sensor is not already in place, position it in the center of the screen. See “Step 2: Connect the Hardware” on page 12. 3. Cover the monitor and sensor with a dark cloth if you are not able to turn off the room lights. 4. Click Verify Monitor Setup on the Verification window. The Display Manager System projects and measures a series of colored patches.
Ve r i f y i n g 5. To view the results, click Monitor Setup Results. Three graphs are displayed. • Correlated Color Temperature: This graph shows the tracking of the grayscale CCTs across the range of code values that were measured. The red lines indicate the tolerance levels that you entered on the Setup window. These lines appear if the scale warrants. See “Tolerances Setup” on page 28 • Chromaticity xy Chart: This diagram shows the tolerance you defined.
Ve r i f y i n g Verifying the Print Film Look Verify the print film look to measure the quality of the print film simulation. NOTE This feature is not available in the VISION2 HD System Edition. Also, you cannot verify a print film look created for a digital projector or HD/SD display. To verify the print film look: 1. From the main window, click the Verify icon. Either the Verification window opens or you are prompted to perform a Dark Gain correction to reset the sensor.
Ve r i f y i n g The Verification window opens when the correction is complete. 2. If the sensor is not already in place, position it in the center of the screen. 3. Cover the monitor and sensor with a dark cloth if you are not able to turn off the room lights. 4. Click Verify Print Film Look on the Verification window. The Display Manager System projects and measures a series of patches.
Ve r i f y i n g 5. To view the results, click Print Film Look Results. A graph is displayed. The graph shows a CIELab a* b* plot. If there is a perfect match, the X and dot are on top of each other. The longer the distance between the X and the dot, the further apart the match is. Click the color group buttons at the bottom to view only the data for that color group. NOTE Out-of-gamut colors will have longer lines. 72 KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Ve r i f y i n g Verification Logs Verification logs are date and time stamped. All files are named VerifySetup_Results or VerifyPrintFilm_Results. To view the verification files, in the Display Manager system main folder go to data > verify. You can view these text files with applications such as WordPad or Excel. To identify trends in data, view the log files over a period of time. Open earlier versions of the log file and compare the data points to determine when values began to fail.
Ve r i f y i n g Monitor Setup Verification Log 74 KODAK Display Manager System V4.
TR O U B L E S H O O T I N G Refer to the following topics for help with the KODAK Display Manager System.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Calibration Failure • • • • 76 Make sure that you are using a VGA monitor cable and that all the pins are present. If the monitor settings need a lot of adjustment to reach aim, you may need to repeat the calibration process several times to bring the monitor into tolerances. To more quickly bring the monitor settings closer to aim, reset the monitor to factory defaults as described in your monitor user manual.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Characterization Failure • • Repeat the characterization making sure that the: − Room is dimly lit or a dark cloth is placed over the monitor − Sensor is securely attached to the monitor if the sensor has suction cups − Enable cable and the sensor connections are properly made − Dark Gain Correction of the sensor is performed correctly − Monitor is warmed up properly The monitor brightness may be set too low. Use the factory default setting.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Dark Gain Correction Failure Dark Gain Correction may fail if light enters the sensor. The following message is displayed. 1. Click OK on this message and also on the initialization message that appears next. 2. Restart the process that you were running when you were prompted to perform the Dark Gain Correction - either Calibrate, Characterize or Verify. 3. When prompted for the Dark Gain Correction, place the sensor on a dark surface where light cannot reach it.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Sensor Does Not Adhere to Screen X-RITE DTP92+EK • • • Firmly push on the sides of the sensor so that the spring-loaded suction cup slides forward onto the screen. When the suction cup is firmly in place, release the sensor. You may need to moisten the suction cup by wiping it with a tissue lightly dampened with water. Or fog the suction cup by breathing on it. You may need to clean the monitor and suction cup, if the sensor does not firmly attach.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Sensor Fails to Initialize If you get a message that the sensor failed to initialize: • • • • • • • • Go to Options > Setup. From the Sensor tab, make sure that you selected the appropriate sensor and connection type. Check the connection. Make sure that the USB or serial port is live and functional. It is possible that your USB hub is not compatible with the sensor. Connect the sensor directly to the computer to verify.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Enable Cable Does Not Recognize the Monitor • • • Check the connection. Make sure that the USB port is live and functional. If you are using WINDOWS 2000 and have unplugged the enable cable, you must restart your computer. • (WINDOWS Operating System only) Check your hardware devices. From the WINDOWS Start button, click Settings > Control Panel > System > General tab > Device Manager.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Unable to Load an Image • • The Display Manager System only recognizes .dpx, .cin, and .tif (with video content) image files. Your image file may be corrupt or may not be a true .dpx, .cin, or .tif (with video content) file. Unable to Load a Transform • • Make sure that the transform has the correct extension (.e3d, .3dl, .1dl, or .chr). The LUT may be corrupt. To regenerate and reload the LUT: 1. From the Viewer toolbar, click Load Transform and select the appropriate .
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Imaging Product Cannot Find LUT If your imaging product cannot find the LUT that you created from the Viewer: • • • Make sure you have the proper path set. Go to Options > Setup and from the Directories tab set the path. Make sure your imaging product is supported by the Display Manager System. Refer to your imaging product user guide for directions on LUTs generated by the Display Manager System.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Image Does Not Appear in the Viewer • • Your graphics card may need to be upgraded. (WINDOWS only) Verify that you have the latest driver for your graphics card. 1. Right-click the screen. From the pop-up menu click Properties. 2. On the Settings tab, click Advanced. 3. Click the Adapter tab to view information about your graphics card. 4. Go to the manufacturer’s Web site and make sure you have the latest driver.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g the acceleration indicator as far to the right as possible and still have the Viewer work. IMPORTANT Do not use the lowest setting. Your computer may become unusably slow. Purchase a new video card if the next to the slowest setting does not work. NOTE (WINDOWS XP OS only) If slowing the acceleration does not solve the problem, deselect Enable write combining. KODAK Display Manager System V4.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Results Are Not as Expected • • • • • • • • • • • To make use of all the Display Manager System features, make sure that you are using a VGA monitor cable with all the pins in position. The environment might not have been dark enough. Repeat the calibration and characterization with a dark cloth covering the monitor. The sensor, if it has suction cups, might have fallen off during the process. Repeat the process making sure that the sensor is firmly attached.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Super Bright Capable Display will not Calibrate You must turn off the Super Bright mode by pressing the SB button on the front of the monitor until the screen reads “Super Bright Mode Off”. Difficulty Navigating the Online User’s Guide When you press the Help button, a PDF file opens. Here are some tips to help you access the information you need. Hot Links Cross references (page 15) Web Links www.kodak.com Click any underlined blue cross reference entry to go to that page.
Index Click any entry to go to that page. Paging Through the User’s Guide Use the following controls to access the desired page.
APPENDIX A SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WINDOWS Operating System Minimum Requirements Operating System: WINDOWS 2000 or XP Processor: Minimum PENTIUM 3; PENTIUM 4 or equivalent is recommended RAM: Minimum 256 MB RAM; 512 MB of RAM is recommended Hard Drive Space: 100 MB of available space on hard drive for the application; additional space as needed for storing images Video Card: 24-bit video/graphic card, 3D acceleration capability with at least 32 MB of RAM; OpenGL compliant Monitor Resolution: 1280 x 1024 is reco
Appendix A System Requirements NIC Card: (Network Interface Card) IRIX Operating System Minimum Requirements Operating System: IRIX 6.
Appendix A System Requirements Additional Software and Hardware ADOBE ACROBAT Reader: To view and print the User Guide and Quick Start Guide on WINDOWS, MACINTOSH or LINUX systems. IRIX systems require Acrobat Reader 3.0. USB Hub: If you do not have enough available USB ports Port Authority Device: To extend the length of USB cables Colorimeter or Spectrophotometer: For measuring patches as displayed from a digital projector. The MINOLTA CS-100A or the PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650 are recommended.
APPENDIX B SHOR TCUT KEYS Display Manager System Shortcut Keys WINDOWS/IRIX/ LINUX OS Task MACINTOSH OS Open Help F1 F1 Enable What’s This Shift + F1 (WINDOWS OS only) Not available Manual Characterization Assistant Shortcut Keys Task WINDOWS/IRIX/ LINUX OS MACINTOSH OS Load Default Ctrl + d Command + d Load Template Ctrl + l Command + l Save Characterization File Ctrl + s Command + s Save Template Ctrl + t Command + t Close Ctrl + q Command + q Insert Row after Selected Ctrl + i
Appendix B Shortcut Keys Viewer Shortcut Keys Task 94 Key Keep aspect ratio k Quit q Scale to fit s Toggle Center on and off c Toggle the display of out-of-gamut colors on and off g Toggle the display of the toolbar on and off t KODAK Display Manager System V4.
APPENDIX C REGULATOR Y INFORMATION This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Appendix C Regulatory EU WEEE In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Contact your local Kodak representative or refer to www.kodak.com/go/ recycle for additional information on the collection and recovery programs available for this product. 96 KODAK Display Manager System V4.
GLOSSARY 1D LUT (1 dimensional look up table) A data structure that translates an input value to an output value. In Display Manager a 1D LUT can be exported to translate from printing density to display drive values. 3D LUT (3 dimensional look up table) A mathematical description of colors with red, green, and blue on the x, y, and z axis, respectively, forming a cube. The Display Manager System creates 3D LUTS based on the characterization of your display.
Glossary CIELab color gamut colorbars target colorimeter correlated color temperature dark gain correction display aim See gamut. A .dpx file provided with the Display Manager System that can be used to manually calibrate an HD/SD display. Project this file through your imaging software to adjust the brightness and pluge of your monitor. This file is located in the Images folder. A measurement device that measures luminance, Y and chromaticity, x, y.
Glossary Manager System opens, you can load customized .ini files if you do not want to use the settings in the kdm.ini file. KODAK VISION2 HD System LAD luminance manual characterization assistant patches pluge chart A KODAK Imaging System for television that combines a scanoptimized color negative film and image processing implemented through new hardware to enable the creation of multiple starting looks for post production work.
Glossary spectrophotometer A device used to measure spectral distribution as a function of wavelength. Use to measure the White Luminance and White Chromaticity of your digital projector. Enter these values on the Set Up window. A colorimeter can also be used to take this measurement. spectroradiometer A device used to measure light as a function of wavelength. Use to measure the SPD of your projector. On the Set Up window, you can import the resulting file. Status A Photographic densities.
INDEX Numerics 1D LUT defined 97 3D LUT defined 97 A aspect ratio framing 59 keeping 58 shortcut key 55 assistant, manual characterization defined 99 shortcut keys 48 using 44 automatic calibration not available 82 procedure 31 setting up 26 automatic characterization 41 B background color 58 bias adjusting 3 defined 97 black point adjusting 36 defined 97 brightness adjusting 3 defined 97 build transform to display look 52 unable to 82 C cable, enable connecting 12 defined 98 not recognized 81 calibration a
Index D dark code value 26 dark gain correction defined 98 fails 78 procedure 32 digital projector characterizing 46 exporting Digital Projector Format LUT 52 manual calibration 36 directories 29 display aim defined 98 setting 26 Display Manager how it works 3 installing 9 opening 21 display mode defined 98 selecting 5 DTP92+EK 14 DTP94+EK 13 dual-head support 28 E email support 8 enable cable connecting 12 defined 98 not recognized 81 expert mode 23 export LUT procedure 52 unable to 82 F film look creat
Index saving to 23 KODAK VISION2 HD System 28, 57 L LAD values 56 license does not work 81 has expired 81 obtaining 20 renewing 21 types of 2 LINUX installation 11 requirements 90 load image 58, 82 settings 30 transform 82 logs, verification 73 looks not as expected 86 print film 56 video 57 luminance defined 99 setting 25 LUT directory 29 exporting transform 52 image product can’t find 83 unable to export 82 M MACINTOSH installation 9 requirements 89 main window 5 manual calibration assistant 36 overview
Index supported 7 X-RITE 13 SEQUEL sensors 4/C serial 18 4/C USB 16 4/L USB 17 settings, loading/saving 30 setup options 24 shortcut keys 55, 93 SMPTE, defined 99 software additional 91 installing 9 SPD defined 99 loading 25 spectrophotometer defined 100 recommended 8 using 25, 27 spectroradiometer defined 100 using 25, 46 Status A defined 100 entering densities 56 Status M defined 100 support 8 surround compensation 62 system requirements 89 T tapes 45 targets defined 100 selecting 26 timing 29, 76 tolera
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