Datacolor SpyderHD

The SpyderHD Color Calibration Bundle from Datacolor is a comprehensive solution designed to help you keep colors consistent from shoot to finish. It features a collection of tools to help at all stages in your workflow. From proper lighting and camera calibration during the shoot, to monitor calibration for critical editorial work, to display calibration for exhibiting or screening your work in its best light. The system is suitable for both digital photography and digital video, and can be used to calibrate nearly any type of display that can be connected to a Windows or OS X computer. In addition, it can act as standalone calibration device for HDTVs and video monitors--to the extent the device in question can be adjusted.

Of the three key pieces of hardware in this bundle, two are primarily for use during your shoot: the SpyderCUBE and the SpyderCHECKR. The SpyderCUBE, intended primarily as a reference for checking white balance and exposure, features a multi-faceted design that reflects light from several angles, allowing it to provide references for primary and any secondary light sources present in the scene. Thanks to its form factor, it is designed so that it can be mounted just about anywhere it needs to be.

The second piece of hardware is the SpyderCHECKR. The SpyderCHECKR is a professional, 48-color test chart. It folds up for transport, and can be deployed in a number of scenarios. Perhaps the most popular use is photographing or recording the chart under the same lighting conditions as the scene. The image obtained can be used for on-site camera and lighting calibration or used as a grading reference during post production.

For critical post production work, the bundle features the Spyder4ELITE HD monitor calibration system. A monitor-mountable color meter working in combination with software for Windows and OS X computers, the Spyder4ELITE HD tunes your monitor so that it conforms to industry-standard or user-defined parameters. The color meter features the SpyderWEB mounting device, allowing it to be attached to displays up to 70" diagonal. In addition, it can be tripod mounted for use with front projection screens and other outsized displays. It can be used with most display types, including LED, OLED, LCD, and CRT. And it is software independent, meaning you can benefit from calibration regardless of what photo or video editing application you use. Since it can be used with laptops and projectors with front projector screens it can also be used when exhibiting work to clients, helping ensure you aren't held accountable for sub-optimal images resulting from a poorly calibrated display.

A hard carry case is included for all of the elements in the bundle to pack away in for storage or transport.

Professional Calibration for Video or Photo

The SpyderHD is designed to provide integrated calibration from capture, to edit, to final delivery. It can be used in both photographic and video applications, and features on-shoot tools to ensure your productions have accurate color out of the box

Supports Most Displays

Most computer-connected displays can be used. Including: HDTVs, computer monitors, video referee monitors, and projectors using front projection. Supported panel technology includes: LED, OLED, LCD and CRT

Video-Specific Tuning

Tune video reference displays and field monitors that can be calibrated to broadcast standards for accurate on-set preview, color correction in post, and final presentation

On-Site White Balance Recording

Reference scene white balance and exposure values just about anywhere with SpyderCUBE. The SpyderCUBE can also provide accurate data for RAW image and video editing

Camera Color Calibration

Match and custom calibrate your camera using the SpyderCHECKR test chart for better color accuracy or to ensure consistency across multiple cameras in a multi-camera production

White Balance and Exposure

The SpyderCHECKR also features a Gray Target so you can set white balance and exposure reliably, especially when shooting video on a DSLR

Additional Features

Computer Display Calibration

Unlimited gamma choices

Unlimited color temperature choices

Custom targets for NTSC, PAL/SECAM, Cineon, and L-Star

ICC profile support: ICC 2, ICC 4

Calibrate multiple displays on one computer

Projector calibration

Advanced ambient light measurement

Faster subsequent recalibrations

Expert Console user interface

Custom B/W luminescence control for black and white work

Display History Utility -- shows how the display is changing with age

SpyderProof Interface -- shows Before and After comparisons of display calibration

StudioMatch -- allows all displays in a group to be calibrated to match

Gamma Curve Editing -- allows user-defined tones to be used for display calibration

Continuous Profile and Calibration Check -- ensures that calibration and profiles are correct

L-Star Workflow Option -- calibration that emulates human vision

Curves Import Function -- allows calibration curves to be imported from another display

Iterative -- allows the most accurate possible grays for black and white work

Web activation and automatic update checks

Video Reference Display and TV Tuning

Supports brightness, contrast, color, tint, whitepoint preset, and sharpness tuning

Capture Tool

Scene Lighting Calibration (SpyderCUBE) -- helps reference scene white balance and exposure info for RAW adjustments

Camera Color Calibration (SpyderCHECKR) -- creates Camera Color Correction Presets for images and video

Camera White Balance Calibration (SpyderCHECKR) -- provides input for in-camera white balance and exposure settings