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mantis
05-06-2009, 08:17 PM
Hello all,
I just got back from ISF Certification training. It's been a dream of mine to be trained in ISF for many years. Where I worked before was not a part of ISF but I wanted to be.

The trainer was actually the owner of the company which is completely cool. He kinda looks like Mel Gibson. I wanted to ask him "how is Danny Glover doing?"

Anyway I thought I knew video from being in the business for over 9 years. i learned I have only scratched the surface. Video is way more complicated Then audio. I don't know if thats true or from my point of view. I have always been into audio but never huge into video. That has all changed.

So soon I will be asking you guys who needs a ISF calibration done. I will be your man.

Dan
MillerLiteScott
05-06-2009, 08:27 PM
Dan, Great for you. I don't even know what ISF stands for.
appadv
05-06-2009, 08:30 PM
Congrats!!
danz1906
05-06-2009, 09:39 PM
Congrats.....
Conradicles
05-06-2009, 09:40 PM
Cool Dan! Good job.
dorokusai
05-06-2009, 10:01 PM
Dan, Great for you. I don't even know what ISF stands for.


It's nerd speak for Imaging Science Foundation....the bar standard for HDTV calibration.

When do you start offering ISF cal's to Polkies for a discount Dan?
polkatese
05-06-2009, 10:06 PM
Cool Dan! congrats, do they make any distinction across the technology (i.e. plasma, LCD, CRT) on how and what you should tweak? The reason I am asking is, each brand has its own service menu structure, so, I can't imagine how many service manual you would have to memorize? :)
appadv
05-06-2009, 10:08 PM
Do you work on 3-gun CRT projectors?
danger boy
05-06-2009, 10:24 PM
congrats.. can you work on black and white TV's too? :p
dorokusai
05-06-2009, 10:26 PM
I would like to get my 12" green CRT calibrated for 1080p.
polkatese
05-06-2009, 10:35 PM
to play Wolfenstein 1080p, Mark?
dorokusai
05-06-2009, 10:43 PM
Absolutely....and download porn.
BlueFox
05-06-2009, 10:43 PM
Do you have to buy your own equipment, or does your company provide it? Did they go over how to get the calibration values for every TV? Some TVs provide detailed settings for ISF, others provide only the basics.
Ricardo
05-06-2009, 11:07 PM
Congrats Dan. I remember not so long ago when you joined the unemployed list. Everything happens for a reason.
TECHNOKID
05-06-2009, 11:15 PM
Congrats Dan. I remember not so long ago when you joined the unemployed list. Everything happens for a reason.Matter of fact I was thinking/hoping to joint unemployment to accomplish such a dream afterall, we are never too old too learn. Personnally, I do find video much more complicated than audio.
snow
05-06-2009, 11:19 PM
Congrats Dan :) Every cert you get puts you one step ahead of the next guy.



REGARDS SNOW
mantis
05-07-2009, 08:03 AM
It's nerd speak for Imaging Science Foundation....the bar standard for HDTV calibration.

When do you start offering ISF cal's to Polkies for a discount Dan?

Soon, I got to do a few before I'm an expert. I have been calibrating tv's, Projectors, etc for years but now I know how to go deeper. It's amazing what you can do.

Dan
mantis
05-07-2009, 08:04 AM
Cool Dan! congrats, do they make any distinction across the technology (i.e. plasma, LCD, CRT) on how and what you should tweak? The reason I am asking is, each brand has its own service menu structure, so, I can't imagine how many service manual you would have to memorize? :)
yes but you have a common goal. Gray scale and correct color saturation is the secret to a good picture or better put the correct picture.
mantis
05-07-2009, 08:05 AM
Do you have to buy your own equipment, or does your company provide it? Did they go over how to get the calibration values for every TV? Some TVs provide detailed settings for ISF, others provide only the basics.

My company buys the equipment. It's very expensive. If I had to buy it myself, It would hurt but I would.

Dan
mantis
05-07-2009, 08:08 AM
Do you work on 3-gun CRT projectors?

No not really. They are not supported in the Industry and very hard to find parts for now. I could do a fair calibration but I would not take it apart and adjust the CRT's.If it has the ability to do it electronically I would.

It's really time to move on from CRT.

Dan
mantis
05-07-2009, 08:10 AM
Matter of fact I was thinking/hoping to joint unemployment to accomplish such a dream afterall, we are never too old too learn. Personnally, I do find video much more complicated than audio.

Video is much more complicated from my point of view. My head is still spinning from everything I learned and I have been in the business for over 9 years. But then again I have lusted after audio all my life, video was there so I could see a picture. Now I really care about video. Funny how that works.

Dan
engtaz
05-07-2009, 08:12 AM
Congrats, I would love to go to those classes.
venomclan
05-07-2009, 11:56 AM
Dan's the man. Congrats.
Venom
SolidSqual
05-07-2009, 12:21 PM
Dan, Great for you. I don't even know what ISF stands for.

ISF - Intimidating S#!T to F@$k with
GEBBY44
05-07-2009, 02:30 PM
Congrats, Dan. That's awesome. If I wasn't moving in 3 weeks, I'd have you calibrate my plasma. You could turn it into a side-profession on the weekends!
pearsall001
05-07-2009, 03:08 PM
Congrats Dan!!! If you need a TV to practice on...I'm right around the corner. :D
ESavinon
05-07-2009, 04:17 PM
Congrats ISF man.
amulford
05-07-2009, 04:29 PM
Cool, I'll be shouting when I get the FP set up!
brettw22
05-07-2009, 05:13 PM
I'd imagine he couldn't be running a side business if the equipment belongs to the company he works for, but maybe they have something arranged....who knows.
devani
05-07-2009, 05:19 PM
congrats....Where can I buy calibration DVD's? Or can you get them at a discounted price?
cnh
05-07-2009, 05:23 PM
No not really. They are not supported in the Industry and very hard to find parts for now. I could do a fair calibration but I would not take it apart and adjust the CRT's.If it has the ability to do it electronically I would.

It's really time to move on from CRT.

Dan

Congrats Mantis....

My set is an older RPTV/CRT/HD set and it puts out a GREAT picture in 1080i....I dare say it has far better contrast ratios than almost ANY LCD, and more accurate color once professionally calibrated--has quite a bit of life on it yet...so I'll be staying with it. Yeah I know, no 1080p...but hey no motion blur, better blacks and so on. Only a Plasma would be a real upgrade for me and I can't afford it right now.

But you're right calibration makes a FANTASTIC difference. So you will be doing our sets in the future....good work!

cnh
TECHNOKID
05-07-2009, 07:06 PM
Video is much more complicated from my point of view. My head is still spinning from everything I learned and I have been in the business for over 9 years. But then again I have lusted after audio all my life, video was there so I could see a picture. Now I really care about video. Funny how that works.

DanSame here, was mainly involved with audio (and always kept knowledge upgrading trough the years), then telecom, then with my personal business involved in video also and with the rental business still learning, computers (laptops=>projectors), matrix switchers etc... I wouldn't mind going back to school again and go even deeper into audio and video, maybe engeneering degree, who knows I just like the learning so much even as a age (some I was afraid the interest and ability would kind of slow down with age)...

You have mentioned it is time to move away from CRT and I agree but it is sort of sad as I was getting quite knowledgeable with that technology and now the changes are such that I had to start not from scratch but let say maybe half way??
cfrizz
05-07-2009, 08:19 PM
Congrats Dan.
appadv
05-07-2009, 08:23 PM
No not really. They are not supported in the Industry and very hard to find parts for now. I could do a fair calibration but I would not take it apart and adjust the CRT's.If it has the ability to do it electronically I would.

It's really time to move on from CRT.

Dan

I really would have to disagree. Have you ever seen a Sony G90 in action? A Barco Cine 9 Onyx? Or a Marquee 9500?

These three projectors are regarded by some as the reference standard to which ALL other projectors should be compared by.

Then there's the Sony KD-34XBR960...oh wait, I have one :)
TECHNOKID
05-07-2009, 09:12 PM
I really would have to disagree. Have you ever seen a Sony G90 in action? A Barco Cine 9 Onyx? Or a Marquee 9500?

These three projectors are regarded by some as the reference standard to which ALL other projectors should be compared by.

Then there's the Sony KD-34XBR960...oh wait, I have one :)While CRT technology was and could still be great it is passe and bound to disappear ratter quickly. That I know of, the quality of CRT PJ was also great however, calibration was tedious and you really needed great skills to achieve such. While modern technology doesn't have the long lasting quality of older technology such as CRT, it is really boothing CRT off the market. Face it, size, weight, nearly unlimited software and programming ability in a small throw away package! The constant and fast pace of new technology also outways the lack of longevity as most of us do have the craving for the latest new gear available anyway. Small throw away technolgy has made its way through and is more likely be there for a long long time due to our craving for the latest toys.

Cheers :)