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VOTE FOR US! The annual Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year awards are voted for by YOU, filmmaking professionals around the globe. And this year, Datacolor has picked up not one but two nominations. The Datacolor Spyder Photo/Video Kit and Lightcolor Meter have been nominated in the innovation of the year category, as they revolutionise colour workflow. Plus, the Lightcolor Meter has been such a smash hit that it is also nominated in the launch of the year category. So please have your say by going to promoviemaker.net and follow the ‘Gear of the Year’ link. And please vote for us!
TOOLED UP The Datacolor Lightcolor Meter (above right) sends information to an app so you can see instant results on your smart device on-set (left). To ensure your monitor screen is accurate, the Spyderpro (above left) is a key part of your workflow
edge displays including OLED, mini-LED and Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR. It ensures your monitor is showing true colour, shadow detail and highlight accuracy. The Spyderpro goes even further than the standard Spyder by supporting video/ cinema targets, high-brightness displays and unlimited calibration profiles – ideal for pros juggling different workflows. Setting it up is simple. Download the software, follow the on-screen guide and hang the Spyder on your display. Within minutes, your monitor is tuned and ready. For multi-monitor users, the Spyderpro can ensure colour consistency across all your screens – critical when grading or working in team environments. But calibration is just one piece. The kit also includes a Spyder Cube for setting white balance and contrast in camera when shooting Raw, and a Spyder Checkr Video chart for nailing colour correction across different camera and lens combos, plus photo cards for stills work. It all packs into a sleek aluminium carry case. This isn’t just about making your shots look good on screen. It’s about ensuring they look right everywhere – on other monitors, in the cinema or on a client’s phone. Whether you’re matching A-cam to B-cam footage or delivering commercial projects, the Spyder kit makes colour management part of your workflow. Together, the Spyder kit and Lightcolor Meter are a strong upgrade to your toolkit. One controls light at the source, the other keeps your post pipeline in check. With Datacolor, what you see is what you get.
stands or tripods. Its integrated dome can be recessed for directional readings. Whether you’re lighting for interviews, green screen or multi-source product work, this meter makes sure your exposure and white balance are bang on. It’s a huge time saver in post and an eye-opener on set. Once you start using it, you’ll wonder how you ever trusted your eyes alone. Screen calibration made simple No matter how beautifully you light and shoot, it can all go wrong if your monitor lies to you. That’s why Datacolor’s Spyder Photo/Video Kit is an essential tool for any filmmaker serious about colour accuracy. With a hardware calibrator, white balance tools and reference charts bundled together, it’s a complete solution for consistent, professional-grade colour throughout your workflow. At the heart of the kit is the Spyderpro calibrator, designed for today’s cutting-
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