I speculate about 8K disc based and streaming media using industry and technology trends as well as previous release history.
What Would a Potential 8K Disc Format Look Like?
JVC NZ8 Review
I share my thoughts on JVC's mid-range laser projector: the JVC NZ8, and compare it to the X, NX and NP Series units.
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.
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.
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.
What is Display Brightness, Contrast, Greyscale, Gamma and Colour?
I discuss the basics characteristics of displays that everyone who is half serious about home cinema needs to know about: brightness, contrast, greyscale, gamma, colour gamut and colour volume.
Calibrating Gamut on a TV or Projector
We talk about Colour Gamut and Colour Volume in the next article of our calibration series.