Calibration

Monitor & Display calibration services

Accuracy. Consistency. Confidence. Our process ensures that the image you see on each display is a true representation of what’s recorded in camera.

We offer industry-leading calibration on a wide range of 4K/HD monitors and projectors to the highest colorimetry standards demanded by the critical imaging environment of digital cinema production.

Our calibration services are performed using state-of-the-art Calman light measurement instrumentation from Portrait Displays and high-precision spectrometry tools. Delivered by ISF-certified technicians, our process evaluates and adjusts key elements of your viewing devices, including:

We ensure your displays comply with rigorous SMPTE, ITU, and DCI standards, delivering the most accurate color representation and viewing experience possible. Additionally, our calibration services meet the Disney Studios Technical Requirements, a detailed spec that outlines monitor setups for any grading, finishing, mastering, and archiving.

Tailored Services for Media Professionals

We offer several levels of service to meet the needs of any client, whether working against time-sensitive deadlines or needing specific service intervals. These clients, who rely on critical imaging to perform their work and require assurance that their viewing devices always meet industry standards, include:

Our Process & Services

We calibrate professional and consumer displays and projectors from leading manufacturers like Sony, Panasonic, Flanders Scientific, SmallHD, JVC, Marshall, Samsung, LG, Canon, and Vizio. Services are offered on-site at clients' locations nationwide, or our techs can perform calibrations at our fully equipped labs in Brooklyn, NY, and Burbank, CA. For each engagement, we provide:

• An initial evaluation and baseline measurement of each display
• Calibration of all foundational color elements to ensure compliance with industry standards
• A detailed pre- and post-calibration report documenting the condition and performance of your device

For more specialized needs, we offer several advanced service options.

Perceptual Matching for Multi-Display Environments In post-production environments, it's common to have a reference monitor and a client monitor that are both visible to the client, which if not properly matched, can lead to questions and misinterpretation during a color session. Our Perceptual Matching process aligns secondary displays with your hero monitor to ensure seamless collaboration and increased confidence in the creative process.

Custom 3D-LUT Creation for Ultimate Accuracy For advanced workflows and post environments, we offer Custom Corrective 3D-LUT Creation. Calibration of reference monitors to the highest exacting referencing standards. Generation of 3D LUTs or ICC profiles for seamless implementation in external processors (Flanders BoxIO, HDLink Pro, IS-Mini, Pandora Pluto, AJA LUT-box, etc.) or directly onto displays. Highly accurate profiling of primary chromaticity coordinates, gamma, and luminance levels tailored to your specific environment.

Building an End-to-End Color Pipeline At AbelCine, we’ve incorporated our deep understanding of camera sensors, LUTs and color science into our color and calibration process. If you’re a studio, broadcaster, church, or media enterprise, we can work with your creative team to develop a cohesive color pipeline. From your desired look at the point of image capture to color grading and distribution, we ensure every step of your production workflow meets the highest standards of color accuracy and visual fidelity.

Service Agreements for Consistency & Confidence We offer service contracts for clients who want to ensure that their monitors are always performing to the highest standards. These contracts provide service discounts and the convenience of a regularly scheduled calibration period. Pricing is based on the number of devices enrolled, depth of calibration, the service interval, and the length of the commitment period. For more information, please contact us.