I share my opinion on why the new NZ series handles dark scenes poorly compared to the X-series and what some possible solutions are.
Meters for Display Calibration 2023
We give an overview of the best consumer display calibration meters available in 2023 for your home cinema calibration needs.
The Ultimate HCFR Display Calibration Guide
How Simple Home Cinema's Display Calibration Guide became the Ultimate HCFR and Ultimate Display Calibration Guide in one.
HDR CMS Profiling Using 1000nit Patters Is Incorrect
Some HDR patterns for CMS calibration use 1000nit luminance. I talk about why this isn't ideal and what I would recommend instead.
HCFR Configuration for HDR10
In this article, I will show you how to set up HCFR to get ready for HDR10 calibration.
SDR and HDR Consumer Display Standards
This article summarises the most important consumer display standards used for video content.
HCFR – Setting Up Automatic Pattern Generation
I talk you through how to set up HCFR's automatic pattern generation.
Should You Use Internal or External Patterns with HCFR
I explore whether internal or external patterns are better to use with HCFR.
Creating Your First HCFR Project
I talk you through how to create your first HCFR project to start calibrating your display and explain how to find your way around the project screen.
Dynamic Image Processing on Displays
Dynamic Image Processing generally works alongside Dynamic Light Control to improve image quality on displays. We have a look the type of dynamic image processing manufacturers employ and why.
How to Use Sensor Matrix Corrections in HCFR and in JVC Autocal (CCMX)
I talk about the creation and usage of Matrix Correction (CCMX) files in HCFR and JVC Autocal.
Dynamic Light Control on Displays
Dynamic light control on projector can take the form of lamp or laser dimming or dynamic irises, while on flat panels, full-panel, edge or full-array local dimming. We discuss these different methods in this article.
How to Create and Use CCSS Files in HCFR?
I talk about CCSS file creation and usage with HCFR. I also touch on CCSS file usage in JVC Autocal.
Sensor Selection for HCFR
I talk about Sensor Selection with HCFR. While this is not a detailed article, it should serve as an introduction to newcomers.
How To Install HCFR and a Compatible Sensor
A high-level guide explaining installation of HCFR and a compatible sensor ready for calibration.