- Description
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Details
The VirtualForge is a software pattern generator that transmits patterns to a display using Mac OS X or Windows and a professional video output device from AJA Video or Blackmagic Design. While this pattern solution is most commonly used by professional production studios, many home theater customers choose this option as well. The VirtualForge is an innovative and convenient alternative to expensive standalone hardware pattern generators.
Who Needs It
Content creators seeking automated pattern generation for monitor calibrations with CalMAN® software.
What is Included
- VirtualForge Software License
VirtualForge Key Features
- Reliable output levels
- Powerful software engine from the acclaimed VideoForge devices
- Fast synchronization with CalMAN software
- Convenient pattern generation from Mac OS X to your display
- Relies on popular AJA Video and Blackmagic Design video output devices
- Provides patterns via SDI and HDMI output
- Affordable alternative to standalone hardware generators
- Supports HD and 4K formats, depending on video output hardware
- Thousands of patterns included
- Specifications
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Specifications
Supported CalMAN Software
- CalMAN ColorMatch
- CalMAN Enthusiast
- CalMAN Studio
- CalMAN Expert
- CalMAN Professional
- CalMAN Ultimate
Supported Video Output Devices
AJA Video - Kona 3G, Kona LHi, Kona LHe, Kona Io XT, Kona Io 4K, T-Tap Blackmagic Design - Decklink 4K Extreme, DeckLink Quad, DeckLink Studio, DeckLink Optical Fiber, DeckLink Duo, DeckLink SDI, DeckLink Mini Recorder, DeckLink Mini Monitor, Intensity Shuttle, Intensity Pro, Intensity Extreme
Included Patterns
Basic Calibration
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Color and tint
- Overscan
- Resolution
- Sharpness patterns
Advanced Calibration
- All grayscale patterns (1% increment, small/med/full sizes)
- All CMS patterns (with variable stimuli)
3D LUT Calibration
- RGB triplet patterns
- Luminance ramp patterns
- Saturation sweep patterns
ColorChecker Evaluation
- ColorChecker Classic patterns
- ColorChecker SG
- Skin tone patterns
Other
- APL and Constant APL patterns
- Color bar patterns (75% and 100%)
- SMPTE patterns
- Black to white gradient patterns
- Checker field patterns (ANSI)
VirtualForge Windows System Requirements
- Windows® Vista™ or later with latest OS updates installed (recommended: Windows 7® or later)
- 2 GHz processor (recommended: 2 GHz Dual Core Processor)
- CalMAN 5.5.2 or later
- 2 GB RAM
- 2 GB available disk space
- Either PCIe or Thunderbolt™ support
- Certified video output device
- Latest drivers for AJA Video or Blackmagic Design hardware. AJA Video 12.3 or later. Blackmagic Design 10.5 or later.
VirtualForge Macintosh System Requirements
- MacOS 10.8.1 to 10.13 (VirtualForge may not launch in 10.14 Mojave, future updates will address this)
- Intel Core® Duo processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 2 GB available disk space
- Either PCIe or Thunderbolt™ support
- CalMAN 5.5.2 or later
- Certified video output device
- Latest drivers for AJA Video or Blackmagic Design hardware. AJA Video 12.3 or later. Blackmagic Design 10.5 or later.
