CalPC: Faster, Better, Stronger

SpectraCal is excited to release CalPC v4.42 which brings numerous updates to make PC calibration easier and more powerful than ever before! This includes the updated PC Client allowing each user to register and calibrate up to three PC systems, increased from one machine, essentially tripling its original value. CalPC's hardware support has also been increased to include the i1Display2, X2, Spyder2, Spyder3, OEM i1Display, DTP-94, and ColorMunki for improved PC calibration performance, accuracy, and speed. Additional software enhancements have been made to CalPC for a more streamlined and smoother calibration experience.

NEW SpectraCal PC Calibration Training Webinar ($59) – register to learn through this 60 minute webinar the process and workflow of calibrating your PC displays using SpectraCal's CalPC software. All CalPC purchases (starting at $249) in the third week (Dec 12-18) of December will get the PC calibration webinar included for 75% off. Buy during the fourth week of the month and get 50% off, buy in the fifth week for 25% off. An exclusive code will be emailed with your purchase invoice. Order today to get a biggest discount possible!

ISF-IT: Calibration Training for the Most Demanding Color Perfectionists

Color Perfectionists, from enthusiasts to professionals, know that a calibrated and profiled display is a critical element in a successful and efficient creative workflow.  What you see on your monitor (or projector) has to match your digital file or you will never be happy with the result no matter how much time you devote to perfecting it. Are you trained to do this?

The Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) is excited to announce ISF-IT, a two-day course designed to train professional digital content creators with everything they need to know about maintaining image fidelity in computer systems. ISF-IT is all about maintaining image quality from capture to display and preparation for deployment on the web or in printed materials. ISF has been helping video manufacturers, dealers and integrators deliver superior image quality since 1994. Presently, the need exists and can’t be overlooked to address calibration of the devices leading up to the display – the source devices in the digital video food chain. 

You shouldn't guess when it comes to on-screen color accuracy. The color you see on your monitor or projector is the color you should expect from your printer. Once you take the guesswork and frustration out of calibrating and profiling your displays, you'll save time and money while gaining full creative control over your images.

Current systems in the home and in commercial venues are capable of producing some amazing images when the proper techniques are used to make the colors match and please the eye of the creator and viewer. We employ lecture and hands-on labs and will have industry experts on-site.

Come Train In Beautiful Boca Raton, Florida! First Class Date: November 21-22 Cost: $995

Seats are limited. Learn more by calling 1-877-886-5112, emailing training@spectracal.com or going online.

Test Your Knowledge – determine if you should attend:

• What is the difference between calibrating and profiling?
• Can cameras and scanners be calibrated, profiled or both?
• What is an out of gamut color? What can you do about it?
• Can an ICC profile be used with consumer electronic TVs and projectors? If so, when?
• What is the difference between input, output and display profiles?
• What are the 4 rendering intents?
• How do you calibrate your customers system when they are camera buffs? What is Adobe Color Space? sRGB, Rec 709, etc?
• What are RGB and CMYK and how does each system make colors.
• What does 0-255 and 16 -235 refer to?
• Describe the color management workflow you use when your customer has a computer in his home theater.
• If your customer prints photographs and also views them on his projector or HDTV what steps are necessary to make sure all the colors match?
• If you service businesses doing tele-conferencing how to you calibrate the video?
• The ITU just added EOTF to production standards for the first time in history. What is EOTF specified at?

General Calibration Webinar Available

Advance Your Career With Training and Certification

In today’s competitive workplace, there are numerous benefits to industry certifications. Certifications have taken on a life of their own in medical, legal, architectural, audio visual and IT industries. It has become an essential part of job skills training, personal development and advancement.

• Industry certifications provide professional credentials and a method of recognizing achievements and knowledge level.
• Certifications improve job performance through increased knowledge and pride in working to an industry recognized standard.
• SpectraCal creates strategic partnerships between companies enabling key alliances, bringing new capabilities and sales opportunities.
• Ultimately, a certification program can increase company differentiation from competitors.

We offer a comprehensive display calibration certification program to the commercial audiovisual and digital signage industries. These courses are designed to bring an individual the education they need, from a deep understanding of display technology and design, to in depth technical training in display calibration. 

Upcoming Training Events

ISF Commercial Training

• Mountainside, NJ / November 9-10 / Verrex Corporatio
• Orange County, CA / December 8-9 / Hiperwall UC Irvine

ISF Level I and Level II

• Munich, Germany / October 3-5 / AV Top
• Boca Raton, Florida / November 15-17 / ISF World HQ Woodfield CC 
• Las Vegas, NV / January 9-11 (2012) / Coming Soon

SpectraCal Pro Video Monitor Optimization

• Los Angeles, CA / October 11th, 2011 / Volutone - Van Nuys, CA
• San Diego, CA / October 14th, 2011 / Volutone - Van Nuys, CA
• Phoenix, AZ / October 17th, 2011 / Severtson Screens Mesa, AZ
• Denver, CO / October 19th, 2011  / Coming Soon

For full course descriptions, registration, and certification information call 1-877-886-5112 or inquire at training@spectracal.com. If you want to see additional dates or locations in your area let us know.

SpectraCal Announces Unique ISF Training Event In Munich, Germany

With training and certification being key to our customer’s success, SpectraCal is excited to announce a three-day ISF training course in Munich, Germany on 3-4-5 October 2011. This unique opportunity is sponsored by SpectraCal and its German partner AV T.O.P. Already one of Europe’s leading and most respected independent consumer electronics testing laboratories, AV T.O.P. has now partnered with SpectraCal as its distribution partner for the German-speaking regions. Come learn and take advantage of this unique opportunity beginning the last day of Oktoberfest!

The course will be led by Joel Silver, in English, along with a number of assistant instructors from the HDTV, high end projection, and display calibration fields. Occasional real-time translation will also be available for native German speakers as necessary. Upon request, some German-translated support materials can also be made available.

This is a European-wide event and we invite everyone in the EU, and beyond, to join us for this unique event. Come early to experience Oktoberfest on your own or join us for a special evening event scheduled for October 3rd (more details to follow). This is the only European Joel Silver-led ISF seminar scheduled for the remainder of 2011, so take advantage of this special opportunity to learn and grow with your international peers. Space is limited, so register today!

Course: ISF Three-day Comprehensive Course – Basic and Advanced Video Calibration Training and Certification, includes 16 CEU credits for CEDIA members.
Primary Instructor: Joel Silver
Dates: 3-4-5 October 2011
Location: AV T.O.P. Messtechnik GmbH
Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 7, 85716 Unterschleissheim, Germany

For registration and certification information click above, call +1-605-274-6055 (USA Toll Free 877-886-5112) or inquire at training@spectracal.com. We hope to celebrate with you there!