DataColor SpyderPRINT

The Dot Line Color Clapboard is a 3mm acrylic production slate designed to be used with dry-erase markers. The board measures approximately 28 x 23cm (11 x 9″) and features engraved text and lines. The clapper sticks are made of solid wood for a strong audio spike, and they feature a magnetic lock to keep them closed when not in use.

Slate Sections:

• Production
• Roll
• Scene
• Take
• Director
• Camera
• Date
• Other: Day/Night, INT/EXT, Filter, MOS/Sync

• A standard 24-patch ColorChecker target in a handy credit card size
• 6 grayscale patches; RGB and CMYK colors and a mix of everyday colors for great results
• Can be used with the ColorChecker Camera Calibration software to create ACR or ICC profiles

Problem: Every camera make, model, and individual chip records color in different ways. These camera sensors do not see the same as our eyes and the camera manufacturers go through a lot of trouble to manipulate the data so you get a realistic image. But, there is a lot going on that you have no knowledge or control of. Solution: Color control and consistency requires a color reference tool to account for these variations. Adding color management at the capture stage of your digital workflow assures consistency and accuracy from day to day as well as from camera to camera. A custom camera profile enables you to apply a “˜translation’ that compensates for the characteristics of the light source and sensors to give a more accurate color reproduction in your images.

Feature: Decrease trial and error color adjustment by correcting color automatically as part of your image import workflow. SpyderCHECKR gives you the color reference to capture true color in your photo shoot, create a custom camera calibration and perform precision in-camera white balance.

Benefit: SpyderCHECKR helps capture consistent color from day to day and camera to camera and apply these results easily in your workflow with RAW import software such as, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. The sturdy design has 48 spectrally engineered color patches, easy to use calibration software making post production quicker by getting consistent, predictable color right from the start.