The Calibrite ColorChecker Classic Mini is a credit - card - sized, pocket - friendly color control tool measuring 63.5 x 109.0mm. It's perfect for on - location shoots and various scenarios.
In digital photography, it helps check images, output, and monitors. For traditional photography, it can be used to assess films, lights, filters, and paper. In graphic arts, it ensures the quality of any printing or proofing process. In digital imaging, it checks scanners, monitors, and proofing devices. And in cinematography for TV and video, it's great for checking cameras, monitors, lights, and film.
This target features 24 scientifically formulated colors, which have been the industry - leading color reference for over 40 years. It offers true - to - life color reproduction, allowing photographers and filmmakers to control color under any lighting. Each of the 24 colors represents natural objects like human skin, foliage, and the blue sky, and reflects light just like the real thing. Every solid patch is specially made to produce a pure, flat, and rich color.
For the past decade, color enthusiasts have used ColorChecker targets to create custom DNG profiles for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Combine it with Calibrite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software, and you can build custom ICC camera profiles for Capture One or other ICC - compatible software. This way, you get accurate color right at the capture stage, saving time during editing.
Using the ColorChecker is a breeze. Just include it in your photo or video shoot, and later during editing, use it to compare, measure, and analyze color differences. It helps you make global color corrections based on accurate info. If you have a lot of images needing the same color fix, a shot of the ColorChecker taken under the same lighting gives you a reference point, so you can see how changes will affect other colors before applying them. This helps you avoid costly mistakes and trial - and - error adjustments.
Key Features:
- Replaces the X - Rite ColorChecker Mini (MSCCMN - RET)
- Standard 24 - patch target in a convenient credit card size
- 6 grayscale patches, RGB and CMYK colors, and a mix of everyday colors for great results
- Can be used with ColorChecker Camera Calibration software to create ACR or ICC profiles
Technical Specifications:
- Number of Targets: 1
- Number of Color Patches: 24
- Target Size: 63.5 x 109.0mm
- Humidity Range: 85% or less, non - condensing
Using the Calibrite ColorChecker Classic Mini is easy. When you're taking photos or videos, simply place the ColorChecker in the frame. This way, you'll have a color reference for later editing. During the editing process, use the ColorChecker to compare the colors in your media with the real - life colors on the target. You can measure and analyze color differences to make accurate color corrections.
To create custom color profiles, combine the ColorChecker with the Calibrite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software. This will give you accurate color right from the start, saving you time in post - production.
As for maintenance, keep the ColorChecker in a dry place. The humidity range it can tolerate is 85% or less and non - condensing. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight for long periods, as this could affect the color accuracy of the patches. If it gets dirty, you can gently clean it with a soft, dry cloth. With proper use and care, the ColorChecker will serve you well for a long time.
