Calibrite ColorChecker Classic

Panel Calibrite ColorChecker Classic

The ColorChecker chart is chromatically arranged in 24 scientifically formulated colors that have been the industry standard reference for over 40 years. It is designed to make reproductions of true colors, so photographers and filmmakers can predict and control how color will appear in any lighting.

Each of the 24 patches found on the ColorChecker represent the actual color of natural objects, such as human skin tone, foliage, and blue sky. Because they illustrate the color of their counterparts and reflect light in the same way in all parts of the visible spectrum, the patches will match the colors of the natural objects in the representative samples in any lighting and with any color reproduction process. Each solid head is individually formulated to produce a rich, flat, pure color.

ColorChecker cards have been used by Color Perfectionists for decades to create custom DNG profiles in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop workflows. You can also create ICC camera profiles for use in Capture One (or other ICC compatible software) when you combine the ColorChecker with the Calibrite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software you will get the right color in the shot based on specific lighting, camera and lens combination during any photo shoot, saving valuable editing time.

Taking advantage of the benefits of the ColorChecker chart is easy. Simply include the ColorChecker in your photo or video capture and then later in the studio use it to compare, measure and analyze differences in color rendering in any color rendering system.

The ColorChecker can help you make global corrections based on accurate information. If you make a large number of images where they all require the same color correction, you'll already know that by editing a few key photos, and applying their changes you'll be able to see differences in colors that you didn't want to change. A photo from the ColorChecker captured under the same lighting as your images will provide you with a reference point, so you can visualize exactly how the changes will affect the rest of your colors before applying them.

The standard chart will help you avoid expensive mistakes and adjust the color with trial and error while editing your images or color grading.

Third-party software compatibility:

• Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom with a free plugin
• Color Finale
• Black Magic DaVinci Resolve for Color Grading in Video Workflow Editing
• HASSELBLAD Phocus for ICC camera profiling
• 3DLUT Creator
• DxO Photolab 4