Posts Tagged: video

Video & Audio Firmware Update Pitfalls

Video & Audio Firmware Update Pitfalls

Many audio and video products today offer the ability to upgrade the software in them that determines in many respects how these machines function. Most people believe they need the newest firmware to have the best performance from their equipment. My experience indicates this may not be the case. While the manufacturers promote the benefits associated… Read more

Projector Calibration Review Using X-Rite i1 Display Pro

Projector Calibration Review Using X-Rite i1 Display Pro

Purchasing calibration tools to setup your home theater is popular today. The question you should have before investing in these tools is do they really improve my results. As a professional in the field with very high quality tools I can say the vast majority of video calibrations that are being done in home theaters are very poor. … Read more

Darbee Video Enhancer Review

Darbee Video Enhancer Review

I recently had the opportunity to see the Darbee Darblet video processor. This is a next generation image enhancement product. From what I saw it can be used in multiple ways. It can be set very strong where it will increase the inter image contrast or be used to enhance sharpness to varying degrees. When… Read more

Checking The Picture Quality Of Your Display

Checking The Picture Quality Of Your Display

A truly accurate test of display quality requires expensive tools and a thorough set of test gear. Fortunately, you can look at some scenes and test patterns found on the Casino Royal Blu-Ray and have a good idea if your display is working poorly. This is one of the movies that I use to ensure… Read more