Digital Video Essentials HD Basics (Blu-ray Disc, 2007)

Might be hard for a beginner.

I went to the internet to get the best use of the disc and picture after my first attempt came out too dark. I leave the tv on the custom setting and am very satisfied I have the best picture my tv can provide. If this seems too hard perhaps another calibration disc such as Disney's is for you.Read full review

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Just awesome!

This disk is perfect for calibrating your new big screen television. Although the disk is old (2007), I used it to *perfectly* calibrate my new 65" LG OLED B7A. Professional calibration is far easier to do by yourself than you think. Get a copy of this disk, download your free copy of the HCFR calibration software, and get yourself a decent colorimeter like the one from ColorMunki (~ $150) and you're all set to go! If you are into digital photography, you're likely to already have the colorimeter. The HCFR software paired with the colorimeter allows you to precisely dial in all of the colors to make your TV look its best. If anything looks funny after calibration, it was either meant to look funny, or it's not being broadcast properly.

In my case, a professional grade calibration of brightness, contrast, grey level, color temperature, and color levels cost me only $20 for a used test disk! Can't recommend this disk or the free HCFR software enough!Read full review

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Good Audio Setup Disc

Have'nt used the video setup portion yet but the audio setup section is great for 5.1 surround and bass "hum".

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great resource, could use a little better instruction though in distinguishing Colour vs. Saturation patterns

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Calibrating

Does not walk you through step-by-step how to calibrate, if this is your first time calibrating this this is not for you and it wasn't for me

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