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September 22, 2017
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Which gamma setting for display calibration?

  • September 22, 2017
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I'm about to color grade a video project, and going to update my color calibration with Sypder 4 puck and Spyder calibration software on a Mac. In the past I've mainly been concerned with still photography/print color, but want to calibrate for color grading with Premiere now. The video will mainly be seen on Youtube, not on TV or projected.

Currently I have 2.2 gamma/6500k set with calibration software. Does that sound like the best setting? Would there be a better gamma setting?

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    Correct answer R Neil Haugen

    First, what's your editing area like? Do you have controlled/subdued lighting, or is it pretty bright? To actually do much work, you'll want to work if possible in a subdued (but not too dark) environment. The D6500 setting is correct, and it is often suggested if one has a controlled environment to grade in, set the monitor to around 100 to 120 cd/m

    Next, for YouTube, probably sticking with 2.2 would be the most common advice. Which is, from a number of noted colorists ... 2.2 for web, 2.4 for broadcast, and 2.6 for cinema/movie theatre (and that does need to be graded in a dark room).

    Neil

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    Legend
    September 22, 2017

    First, what's your editing area like? Do you have controlled/subdued lighting, or is it pretty bright? To actually do much work, you'll want to work if possible in a subdued (but not too dark) environment. The D6500 setting is correct, and it is often suggested if one has a controlled environment to grade in, set the monitor to around 100 to 120 cd/m

    Next, for YouTube, probably sticking with 2.2 would be the most common advice. Which is, from a number of noted colorists ... 2.2 for web, 2.4 for broadcast, and 2.6 for cinema/movie theatre (and that does need to be graded in a dark room).

    Neil

    Everyone's mileage always varies ...
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      jimtronAuthor
      Inspiring
      September 22, 2017

      Subdued, darkish room with some ambient daylight.

      Thanks, that helps re: gamma.

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