Calibration FAQ
How does the calibration process work?
After you book a calibration service, we review your display type, room setup, signal path, and intended use. For example, a home cinema TV, projector, creator monitor, local cinema room, and broadcast reference display all require a different approach.
For consumer and home cinema work, we normally check the existing picture modes, select the most suitable mode for accurate viewing, measure the display, adjust the available controls, and verify the final result.
For professional workflows, we also consider the wider monitoring chain, including the source device, HDMI or SDI signal path, DeckLink or video output device, software colour settings, LUT workflow, and delivery standard.
Where appropriate, we can provide a calibration summary or measurement report after the service.
What instruments do you use?
We use state-of-the-art professional measurement instruments and signal generators suitable for high-end display calibration, evaluation, and verification.
Our equipment includes instruments from:
Konica Minolta CS-3000HDR
Klein Instruments K-80
JETI Specbos 2501
Colorimetry Research CR-300 & CR 100
Murideo SevenG 8K
XRite i1 Pro 3
Depending on the display and calibration type, we may use reference-grade spectroradiometers, high-speed colorimeters, professional video test pattern generators, and dedicated calibration software.
This allows us to measure displays more accurately than a basic consumer calibration setup and to support a wide range of workflows, from home cinema TVs and projectors to professional post-production and broadcast monitoring environments.
What areas do you cover?
We offer calibration services in:
Rhodes
Athens (reach out for availability before booking)
Dublin, Ireland
New York (reach out for availability before booking)
Surrounding areas where scheduling allows
Other locations may be available at additional cost, depending on travel requirements, equipment logistics, and the scope of the project.
For professional facilities, local cinemas, screening rooms, and multi-display environments, travel-based quotes can be arranged.
Do you calibrate home cinema TVs?
Yes. We calibrate OLED, QD-OLED, Mini LED, LCD, and other premium TVs for home cinema and enthusiast use.
This can include SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision where supported, gaming modes, media player inputs, Blu-ray playback, and general picture setup.
The goal is to create a more accurate, natural, and cinematic image, not an exaggerated showroom-style picture.
Do you calibrate projectors?
Yes. Projector calibration is available for home cinema rooms, private screening rooms, and local cinema spaces.
Projectors require special consideration because the final image depends on the projector, screen material, screen size, room reflections, lamp or laser condition, and viewing environment.
For this reason, projector calibration is normally priced separately from TV calibration.
Do you calibrate local cinemas or theater rooms?
Yes. We offer calibration for local cinemas, screening rooms, cultural venues, boutique theaters, private theaters, and film clubs.
Cinema and theater calibration is priced per room because each room can have a different projector, screen, playback chain, lamp or laser condition, and viewing environment.
For venues with multiple rooms, we can provide a custom quote with per-room pricing.
Do you calibrate professional broadcast and post-production displays?
Yes. We calibrate and verify professional displays used for editing, grading, client review, broadcast monitoring, and post-production workflows.
This may include Rec.709, BT.1886, SDR video monitoring, HDR assessment, SDI or HDMI monitoring chains, LUT workflows, reference monitors, and client review displays.
For professional work, we treat the display as part of the complete monitoring chain rather than adjusting the screen in isolation.
Do you create ICC profiles?
Yes, where appropriate.
ICC profiles are commonly used for computer displays in photography, design, print preparation, and colour-managed applications. They can help applications such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and other ICC-aware software display colours more accurately.
For video monitoring, ICC profiles are usually not the correct solution. In video workflows, calibration is often based on display controls, video signal standards, external LUTs, internal display LUTs, or monitoring LUTs, depending on the setup.
Can you create 3D LUTs?
Yes, where the workflow supports it.
3D LUTs may be useful for supported professional monitors, LUT boxes, certain video workflows, DaVinci Resolve monitoring paths, and some advanced display setups.
However, a 3D LUT is not always the right solution. The signal path, display capabilities, software settings, and intended use must be checked first.
Can you calibrate HDR?
Yes, but HDR calibration depends heavily on the display.
Many TVs and monitors can accept HDR signals, but that does not mean they are suitable for accurate HDR mastering or reference monitoring. HDR performance depends on peak brightness, black level, tone mapping, EOTF tracking, colour volume, panel technology, and the display’s controls.
For consumer home cinema, HDR setup can usually be included as part of a TV calibration package. For professional HDR work, a more detailed HDR assessment is recommended.
Will calibration make my display perfect?
No. Calibration improves the display within its physical and technical limits.
A consumer TV, office monitor, or entry-level projector cannot be turned into a professional reference display if the panel, backlight, processing, uniformity, or controls are not capable of that level of performance.
Calibration can improve accuracy, consistency, and confidence, but it cannot remove hardware limitations.
How long does calibration take?
The time required depends on the display and service type.
A standard monitor or TV calibration may take a few hours. Projectors, HDR displays, professional video workflows, local cinema rooms, and multi-display setups can take longer because the signal path and viewing environment also need to be considered.
For facilities and theaters, scheduling may also depend on room access and screening hours.
Do I need to prepare anything before calibration?
Yes. Ideally, the display should be installed, connected, updated, and used normally before calibration.
For TVs and projectors, please make sure all main sources are available, such as Apple TV, Blu-ray player, media player, AV receiver, games console, or streaming device.
For professional workflows, please make sure the actual workstation, video output device, software, display, and signal path are available. Calibration should be performed on the system as it is normally used.
Should the display be warmed up before calibration?
Yes. Displays should be allowed to warm up before final measurements.
OLED, LCD, Mini LED, projectors, and reference displays can change behaviour as they warm up. For best results, the display should be powered on before the calibration session, especially for professional or projector-based work.
Can you calibrate multiple displays in one visit?
Yes. Multiple displays can be calibrated during the same visit.
This is common for studios, creators with multiple monitors, home cinema users with more than one TV, local cinemas with multiple rooms, and post-production facilities.
Additional displays or rooms are usually priced separately, with discounts available when several are calibrated during the same visit.
Do you provide a calibration report?
A written calibration report can be provided depending on the service level.
For professional, broadcast, cinema, and facility work, a report is strongly recommended because it documents the target, measurement results, limitations, and final verification.
For home cinema and creator monitor services, a simpler calibration summary may be sufficient unless a detailed report is requested.
Do you offer remote calibration?
Some setup guidance can be provided remotely, but full calibration requires measurement instruments to be physically connected to the display or used in the room.
Remote support can be useful for checking software settings, colour management configuration, DaVinci Resolve monitoring setup, ICC profile usage, or general workflow questions, but it cannot replace on-site measurement-based calibration.
How often should a display be recalibrated?
It depends on the display type, usage, and required accuracy.
For professional post-production and broadcast work, recalibration may be needed more regularly. For creator monitors and home cinema displays, once or twice per year may be enough depending on usage and expectations.
Projectors may require more frequent checks because lamp or laser output, screen conditions, and room factors can affect performance over time.
Is calibration worth it for a consumer TV?
For a high-end TV, yes, especially if you care about films, HDR, accurate colour, and a natural image.
Modern premium TVs can perform very well, but they still need correct picture mode selection, processing control, white balance, gamma or EOTF setup, and input configuration.
Calibration is most worthwhile for OLED, QD-OLED, Mini LED, premium LCD TVs, and serious home cinema setups.
Is calibration worth it for professional work?
Yes, if you make decisions based on what you see on screen.
For photography, video editing, grading, print preparation, client review, broadcast, and post-production, an uncalibrated or incorrectly configured display can lead to inconsistent results and poor decision-making.
Calibration does not replace skill or good workflow design, but it gives you a more reliable visual reference.