X-Rite ColourChecker Mega Classic

The ColourChecker Classic target is an array of 24 scientifically formulated colours that have been the leading industry colour reference target for more than 40 years. It is designed to deliver true-to-life colour reproduction so photographers and filmmakers can predict and control how colour will look under any illumination. Use the ColorChecker Classic to create custom camera and scanner profiles, colour-grade video footage or use as a visual reference.

Each of the 24 colours found in ColourChecker Classic represents the actual colour of natural objects, such as human skin, foliage and blue sky, and reflects light just like its real-world counterpart. Since they exemplify the colour of their counterparts and reflect light the same way in all parts of the visible spectrum, the squares will match the colours of representative samples of natural objects under any illumination, and with any colour reproduction process. Each solid patch is formulated individually to produce a pure, flat, rich colour.

Now even more powerful – create both custom ICC and DNG camera profiles!

ColourChecker Classic targets have been used by Colour perfectionists for the past decade to create custom DNG profiles for Adobe Lightroom® and Photoshop® workflows. Now you can also build custom ICC camera profiles for use in Capture One® (or other ICC-compatible software) when you combine ColourChecker Classic with X-Rite ColourChecker Camera Calibration software. You’ll get accurate colour at capture based on specific lighting, camera and lens combination during any given shoot, saving valuable time in editing.

ColourChecker Classic MEGA:

The MEGA version is for those applications that require the target to be a very long distance from the camera and still be able to be imaged with enough resolution to be useable for making corrections.

The ColourChecker Classic can be used for a variety of applications, including:

• Digital Photography: Create custom camera profiles (DNG and ICC), correct neutral balance and exposure, and provide a standard for colour corrections
• Film Photography: Visual reference for exposure, contrast and colour
• Filmmaking: Set exposure and colour in camera; match multiple cameras, colour grade log and raw footage, and fine-tune colour balance in post
• Graphic Arts: Check any printing or proofing process
• Scanner Profiling: Create custom ICC scanner profiles with X-Rite’s i1Studio or i1Profiler software (sold separately)
• Other industry applications

With more colour science experience than anyone in the industry, the Colour Checker Classic was truly created by Colour Perfectionists for Colour Perfectionists.