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X-Rite MSCCC-XL-SL ColorChecker Classic XL Target

Achieve Accurate Color Reproduction for Photography and Filmmaking The ColorChecker Classic XL target provides a reliable and objective standard for color accuracy in digital and film photography, filmmaking, and graphic arts. This large-format target is designed to help you create accurate came...

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Overview

Achieve Accurate Color Reproduction for Photography and Filmmaking

The ColorChecker Classic XL target provides a reliable and objective standard for color accuracy in digital and film photography, filmmaking, and graphic arts. This large-format target is designed to help you create accurate camera profiles, correct white balance, and ensure consistent color reproduction across all your projects. Included is a protective sleeve.

  • Target: 24 scientifically prepared natural, chromatic, primary, and grayscale colored squares
  • Applications: Digital Photography, Film Photography, Filmmaking, Graphic Arts
  • Functions: Create camera profiles, check images, correct white balance, perform color correction
  • Construction: Solid patches formulated to produce pure, flat, rich colors
  • Includes: Protective sleeve with black Denier polyester exterior and soft black Tricot fabric inside
  • Size: Larger size 21x14. 75 inches

Key Features

Color Checker Classic XL is an array of 24 natural object, chromatic, primary and gray scale colors, arranged in four rows in a larger size 21x14. 75 inches.

This objective standard will help you avoid costly mistakes and trial-and-error color adjustments while editing your images or color grading

Color Checker Passport Camera Calibration Software supports the Classic XL target

Color Checker Classic XL target is supported by 3rd party software: Hasselblad Phocis for ICC camera profiling and Black Magic Deviance Resolve for color grading in a video editing workflow

Include Color Checker Classic XL in your photo or video capture and then later, while editing use it to compare, measure and analyze differences in color reproduction in any color rendition system

Specifications

Target Type
ColorChecker Classic XL
Color Array
24 natural object, chromatic, primary, and gray scale colors
Size
21x14.75 inches
Software Support
ColorChecker Passport Camera Calibration Software, Hasselblad Phocis, Black Magic DaVinci Resolve
Application
Color comparison, measurement, analysis, camera profiling, video color grading

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an array of 24 natural object, chromatic, primary, and gray scale colors for comprehensive color reference.
  • Presented in a larger size of 21x14.75 inches, making it suitable for larger studio setups and distant viewing.
  • Acts as an objective standard to help avoid costly mistakes and trial-and-error color adjustments during post-production.
  • Supported by ColorChecker Passport Camera Calibration Software for efficient ICC camera profiling.
  • Compatible with 3rd party software like Hasselblad Phocis for ICC camera profiling and Black Magic DaVinci Resolve for video color grading.
  • Enables comparison, measurement, and analysis of color reproduction across different color rendition systems.

👎 Cons

  • The physical size of 21x14.75 inches may be cumbersome for field use or smaller studio environments.
  • Requires compatible software and a specific workflow to fully leverage its color calibration benefits.
  • The Classic XL target does not appear to have integrated features such as a stand or mounting options, potentially requiring additional accessories.
  • Primarily a reference tool, it does not actively correct colors but provides a standard for manual or software adjustments.
  • The durability of the physical target itself (e.g., resistance to wear, fading, or moisture) is not explicitly detailed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The X-Rite ColorChecker Classic XL Target measures 21x14.75 inches, providing a large reference for color correction and grading.
This target features an array of 24 natural object, chromatic, primary, and gray scale colors, organized in four rows.
The ColorChecker Classic XL target is supported by ColorChecker Passport Camera Calibration Software and 3rd party software like Hasselblad Phocis for ICC camera profiling.
Yes, the ColorChecker Classic XL target is supported by Black Magic DaVinci Resolve for color grading in a video editing workflow.
Its primary purpose is to provide an objective standard for comparing, measuring, and analyzing differences in color reproduction across various color rendition systems, helping to avoid costly color adjustments.