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ABOUTTHIS BOOK
This book describes how to use the KODAK Display Manager System.
Intended users of this book are
•Cinematographers
•Visual effects artists
•Directors of photography
•Colorists
•Post production engineers
The information in this book is also available in the Display Manager System
by clicking Help >Contents.
Instructions for MACINTOSH, IRIX, LINUX, and WINDOWS Operating
Systems are included. The software windows shown are for WINDOWS users,
but the MACINTOSH, LINUX, and IRIX windows function in a similar manner.
Not all features discussed are available to all users as determined by the type
of license that you purchase.
Index ............................................................................................. 101
viKODAK Display Manager System V4.1 User’s Guide
INTRODUCTION
The KODAK Display Manager System lets you display a scanned negative
image as it will appear projected via a motion picture film projector or a video
image as it will appear on a broadcast monitor. The KODAK Display Manager
System interfaces with a number of displays including computer monitors,
HD/SD displays, and digital projectors.
When creating a print film look, the system emulates the photochemical
process of motion picture print film. The results are placed in a LUT (Look Up
Table). This LUT can be exported and used by supported imaging applications
during the post production process.
When creating a video look, the system emulates a broadcast video display.
Before emulating a look, you must first calibrate and characterize your display.
We recommend that you calibrate and characterize your display:
•Before the start of a new project
•If the computer goes into sleep mode or screen saver mode
•Whenever you turn on the computer or display
•If the display has been jarred or moved
•(CRT/LCD monitors) Roughly every 6 to 8 hours; a minimum of once a day
•(HD/SD video) Once a day
•(Digital projectors) Once a week
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Introduction
Types of Licenses
Print Film Edition
Time Limit Term durationVariable duration - dependant
Software Key Required YesYes
Monitor Calibration YesYes
Monitor Characterization YesYes
HD/SD Display
Characterization
Projector Characterization YesYes
Print Look Emulation YesNo
Print Look Verification YesNo
Calibration VerificationYesYes
Video Look EmulationYesYes
Export 3D LUT Yes (Encrypted)
YesYes
VISION2 HD System
Edition
on loan agreement
Yes (Encrypted)
NOTE
Unencrypted LUTs are
available at an additional
charge
Export 1D LUTYes (Unencrypted)No
Image Input Type .dpx, .cin, .tif (with video
content)
Operating SystemsWINDOWS 2000/XP
MAC OS 10.2 or higher
(power PC only)
MAC OS X 10.4 Tiger
IRIX 6.5X
LINUX Red Hat 9
(ia32 only)
Red Hat Enterprise LINUX
3.0 (ia32 only)
FEDORA Core 3
(ia32 only)
.tif (with video content)
WINDOWS 2000/XP
MAC OS 10.2 or higher
(power PC only)
MAC OS X 10.4 Tiger
IRIX 6.5X
LINUX Red Hat 9 (ia32 only)
Red Hat Enterprise LINUX
3.0 (ia32 only)
FEDORA Core 3
(ia32 only)
2KODAK Display Manager System V4.1 User’s Guide
How it Works
To accurately generate a LUT, you must work from a calibrated and
characterized display. A sensor, which you position on your display, measures
the luminance and chromaticities of a series of color patches. You can also
use the sensor to verify the calibration and characterization.
NOTE
To characterize a projector you must use a spectrophotometer or a colorimeter
suitable for measuring screen reflectance.
Calibration
The automatic calibration process gathers information from a sensor and
transfers it to the monitor via the enable cable (USB Cable ECC 1).
Adjustments are automatically made to the monitor contrast, brightness, and
individual RGB biases and gains via the enable cable, based on information
gathered by the sensor.
The first time that you initiate automatic calibration, the system prompts you to
perform a monitor evaluation to determine if your monitor is capable of being
automatically calibrated.
Introduction
When calibrating an HD/SD device, you must manually calibrate the device
using standard SMPTE procedures. A colorbars target is supplied with the
Display Manager System.
Manually calibrate your display to SMPTE standards if:
•You are using an IRIX system
•You have an HD/SD device
•The enable cable does not recognize your monitor
•You were unable to successfully calibrate your monitor using automatic
calibration
Characterization
After you have calibrated your display, you must characterize it to determine
the gamma response and to track the primaries. The result is a .chr file, which
the system uses to create a LUT.
HD/SD displays and digital projectors must be characterized using the Manual
Characterization Assistant. When characterizing these displays, you can:
•project display patches (provided on the Display Manager System CD or
downloaded from
dlmanage/kdmDown.jhtml) through a supported imaging application
•display patches from one of the KODAK Color Patch Set video tapes
available from Kodak
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/
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Introduction
Viewing and Customizing a Look
Verification
From the Display Manager System Viewer, you can view images and apply a
transform, which can be either a .chr file or a LUT. With a properly calibrated
and characterized monitor, images will closely match a projected print film
image or broadcast image.
Perform a verification to measure the quality of the monitor setup and to
measure the closeness of the print film match in CIElab colorspace.
NOTE
Verification is not available for HD/SD displays and digital projectors.
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Main Window
The main window contains a selection box for the Display Mode and an icon
for each step in the process.
Introduction
Display Mode: Select Auto if you will be
using the enable cable to calibrate. If not,
it is important that you select Manual.
Calibrate: Opens the Calibration window
where you attach a sensor to measure the
luminance and chromaticity of a series of
color patches.
Characterize: Opens the Characterization
window where you attach a sensor to
measure the luminance and chromaticity of
a series of color patches. Choose Manual Characterization Assistant to
characterize alternate display devices, such
as HD/SD displays and digital projectors.
Viewer: Opens the Viewer where you load
and view images, customize looks, and
build and export LUTs.
Verify: Opens the Verification window
where you attach a sensor and verify the
quality of the monitor setup and the print
simulation.
Exit: Closes the application.
From the Options menu, select Setup to set the parameters and configure
the system. See
From the File menu, load your settings, save your settings or reset to the
factory default settings. See
“Setting the Options” on page 24.
“Saving and Loading Settings” on page 30.
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Introduction
Supported Hardware
The following hardware is recommended for use with the Display Manager
System.
Generic Monitor Support
The Display Manager System supports many different monitors but not all
monitors can be automatically calibrated by the system. Most high-quality
professional grade monitors can be calibrated.
The first time that you initiate an automatic calibration, you are prompted to
attach a sensor to the monitor so that the system can assess if the monitor
can be automatically calibrated.
NOTE
Before running this evaluation, set your monitor to Expert mode and turn off the
Super Bright mode if applicable.
You are then notified if the monitor can be automatically calibrated. If it cannot,
you can manually adjust your monitor using SMPTE standard procedures and
the supplied colorbars chart. For more information, see
on page 36.
“Manual Calibration”
This evaluation runs whenever you attach a monitor that was not previously
tested with the system and then initiate automatic calibration.
Supported Displays
In addition to displays that can be automatically calibrated, you can use the
Display Manager System with LCD monitors, HD/SD displays, and digital
projectors. We recommend cinema grade digital projectors.
Enable Cable (USB Cable ECC 1)
An enable cable is required to transfer data from your monitor to your
computer. This cable can be obtained through Kodak. Contact your service
representative.
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Supported Sensors
The following sensors are supported by the Display Manager System:
•X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP94+EK (also known as MonacoOPTIX) USB connection for LCD or CRT monitors
•X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP92+EK - Serial connection for CRT
monitors
•SEQUEL Chroma 4/C USB - USB connection for CRT monitors,
•SEQUEL Chroma 4/C USB with USB cable - for CRT monitors,
•SEQUEL Chroma 4/C Serial - Serial connection for CRT monitors,
•SEQUEL Chroma 4/L - USB connection for LCD monitors,
•USB Cable for VESA compliant CRT monitors
•PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650 - Serial connection for digital projection
•MINOLTA CS-100A - Serial connection for digital projection
To purchase the X-RITE, PHOTO RESEARCH or MINOLTA Sensors, contact
the manufacturer.
Refer to the following table when deciding the sensor to use with your system.
Introduction
CRT
Monitors
and HD/SD
displays
LCD
Monitors
Digital
Projectors
WINDOWS
OS
X-RITE
DTP94+EK
X-RITE
DTP92+EK
SEQUEL
Chroma 4/C
USB
SEQUEL
Chroma 4/C
Serial
X-RITE
DTP94+EK
SEQUEL
Chroma 4/L
USB
PHOTO
RESEARCH
PR-650
MINOLTA
CS-100A
MAC OSIRIX OSLINUX OS
X-RITE
DTP94+EK
SEQUEL
Chroma 4/
C USB
X-RITE
DTP94+EK
SEQUEL
Chroma 4/L
USB
X-RITE
DTP92+EK
SEQUEL
Chroma 4/C
Serial
SEQUEL
Chroma 4/C
USB
X-RITE
DTP92+EK
PHOTO
RESEARCH
PR-650
MINOLTA
CS-100A
X-RITE
DTP92+EK
X-RITE
DTP94+EK
SEQUEL Chroma
4/C USB
SEQUEL Chroma
4/C Serial
X-RITE
DTP92+EK
X-RITE
DTP94+EK
SEQUEL Chroma
4/L
USB
PHOTO
RESEARCH PR650
MINOLTA
CS-100A
NOTE
USB sensors are recommended for any system that is USB enabled.
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Introduction
Supported Spectrophotometers
When characterizing a digital projector, you must take readings from the
projector output. The following sensors are recommended:
•MINOLTA CS-100A
•PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650
Getting Help
Accessing the Online User’s Guide
To access the User’s Guide from within the application, click Help >
Contents.
What’s This
(WINDOWS Operating System only) Press Shift + F1 and a pop-up window
opens that describes the current window.
OR
Click the question mark in the window title bar and then click the item for which
you want more information. A pop-up window opens.
To open What’s This topics in the Viewer, right-click (WINDOWS, IRIX,
LINUX Operating Systems) or Ctrl + click (MACINTOSH Operating System)
an item in the toolbar.
Troubleshooting
Consult the Troubleshooting chapter for issues that you might encounter. See
“Troubleshooting” on page 75.
Email Help
Email questions to tac@ei.kodak.com.
Phone Support
Go to the Web site www.kodak.com/go/dm to locate the support number for
your region.
8KODAK Display Manager System V4.1 User’s Guide
INSTALLINGAND SETTING UP
Follow these four main steps to install and set up your system:
•Step 1: Install the KODAK Display Manager System Software
•Step 2: Connect the Hardware
•Step 3: Obtain your License
•Step 4: Open the Software
Step 1 Install the Software
IMPORTANT
Before installing the Display Manager System, make sure to uninstall any other
monitor calibration software that you might have on your system.
Installing and Setting Up Your System
Y
OUR SYSTEM
WINDOWS and MACINTOSH Operating System Installation
IMPORTANT
You must be logged in as administrator (WINDOWS or MACINTOSH Operating
Systems) to install the Display Manager System.
To install on a WINDOWS or MACINTOSH Operating System:
1. Insert the installation CD or double-click the downloaded installation file.
2. (WINDOWS Operating System) Follow the on-screen prompts.
Or
(MACINTOSH Operating System) Double-click kdminstaller.pkg and
follow the onscreen prompts.
3. Connect the hardware to your computer. See “Step 2: Connect the
Hardware” on page 12.
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
IRIX Installation
IMPORTANT
You must be logged in as root (IRIX Operating System) to install the Display
Manager System.
To install the Display Manager System on an IRIX computer, you should be
familiar with the IRIX inst or swmgr command.
The required files can be found on the installation CD in the dist directory or in
the directory where you uncompress the downloaded files. (See Step 1
below.) Make sure that you have the following files:
•kdm
•kdm.idb
•kdm.sw
The IRIX computer must be running IRIX 6.5x with the corresponding version
of NFS.
To install on an IRIX system:
1. Do one of the following:
• Insert and mount the installation CD.
• Uncompress the downloaded installation file.
a) gunzip KDM_V4_Irix.tar.gz
b) tar xf KDM_V4_Irix.tar
2. Launch inst or swmgr.
3. Select the kdm package from the mounted CD-ROM drive or from the
directory containing the downloaded installation file.
4. Complete the installation by following the on-screen prompts.
5. Connect the hardware to your computer. See “Step 2: Connect the
Hardware” on page 12.
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LINUX Installation
IMPORTANT
You must be logged in as root (LINUX Operating System) to install the Display
Manager System.
To install on a LINUX system:
1. If you are installing from an installation CD, Insert and mount the CD.
2. Change directory to the mounted CDROM or to the directory containing
the downloaded installation file.
3. Type rpm -Uvh KODAK_DMS-4.1.0.i386.rpm to begin the installation
process.
4. Connect the hardware to your computer. See “Step 2: Connect the
Hardware” on page 12.
NOTE
Configure your panel (taskbar) to allow other windows to appear above. Or set
your panel to autohide.
Installing and Setting Up Your System
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
Step 2: Connect the Hardware
Before connecting the hardware, install the software.
The Display Manager System hardware consists of an enable cable and
sensor. Purchase the sensor that is appropriate for your system configuration.
“Supported Sensors” on page 7 to learn about the sensors supported by
See
the Display Manager System.
If you do not have enough available USB ports, use a USB hub when
connecting the enable cable and sensor.
If you must run the cables long distances, you may need to purchase a Port
Authority device and additional cables.
(WINDOWS Operating System) After you connect the hardware, click Next
when the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the on-screen prompts.
If you are prompted to locate the drivers:
•SEQUEL drivers are found in C:\Progam Files\Kodak\KODAK Display Manager System\SequelDrivers.
•X-RITE drivers are found in C:\Progam Files\Kodak\KODAK Display Manager System\XRiteDrivers.
NOTE
For digital projectors, MINOLTA CS-100A or PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650
sensors are recommended.
Enable Cable (USB Cable ECC 1)
The enable cable allows the computer to talk to the monitor. It connects to the
monitor port, a USB port, and then to the monitor cable.
You may need a DVI to HD15 pin adapter depending on your configuration.
Connect to the
monitor cable
Connect to a USB
port
NOTE
(WINDOWS 2000 Operating System only) If you unplug the enable cable or
sensor and then plug it back in, the system will not recognize it until you restart
your computer.
Connect to the
computer monitor port
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
To connect the enable cable:
1. Disconnect the original monitor cable from the computer.
2. Attach the enable cable to the monitor port on the computer.
3. Connect the monitor cable to the enable cable.
4. Attach the USB connector of the enable cable to a USB port.
USB connection
Enable cable connection
Monitor cable connection
X-RITE Sensors
X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP94+EK (MonacoOPTIX)
Use this USB sensor on CRT or LCD monitors.
Counterweight Attach to the
sensor cable to
counterbalance
the sensor.
Suction cup Attach to the
cable and then
fasten the suction
cup to the screen.
Supports the
instrument's
weight when
using CRT
monitors.
To position the sensor during calibration:
1. Attach the counterweight to the cable.
2. If using a CRT monitor, attach the suction cup to the sensor cable and
then fasten the suction cup to the screen.
USB connection Connect to a USB
port on your
computer.
Sensor - Hang in
front of the monitor
to measure
patches.
IMPORTANT
Never use the suction cup on an LCD monitor.
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
3. Position the sensor on the screen. Position the counterweight so that it
counterbalances the sensor.
LCD monitorCRT monitor
Sensor
Counterweight
Counterweight
Suction cup
Sensor
NOTE
If you are warned that the X-Rite DTP94 software has not passed Windows
Logo testing, click Continue Anyway.
X-RITE Monitor Optimizer DTP92+EK
Use this serial sensor on CRT monitors.
120V power supply
Adapter
connections
Power supply
connection
Sensor
230V power supply
WINDOWS OS
adapter
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
NOTE
On IRIX, do not use serial port 1.
To connect the sensor:
1. Connect the WINDOWS adapter to the sensor cable.
2. Plug the WINDOWS connector into a serial port.
3. Plug the AC adapter connector into the sensor cable.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
During calibration, attach the sensor as shown here, making sure that the
round portion of the sensor is at the top.
Firmly push on the sides of the sensor so that the spring-loaded suction cup
slides forward onto the screen. When the suction cup is firmly in place, release
the sensor.
You may need to moisten the suction cup by wiping it with a tissue lightly
dampened with water, or to fog the suction cup by breathing on it.
You may need to clean the monitor and suction cup, if the sensor does not
firmly attach. Clean the suction cup with a clean dry cloth.
IMPORTANT
Do not apply a cleanser to the suction cup.
To clean the monitor, use a soft, lint-free paper or cloth lightly dampened with
a mild glass cleaner.
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
A
s
SEQUEL Sensors
Three Sequel sensors are recommended for use with the Display Manager
System.
SEQUEL Chroma 4/C USB Sensor for CRT Monitors
This sensor connects to a USB port and attaches to a CRT monitor with
suction cups.
ttach to the
monitor with
uction cups
During calibration, attach the sensor as shown here.
Connect to the
computer USB port
Press the sensor firmly to the screen being careful not to press too hard.
Center it within the patch. Make sure that all suction cups are pressed against
the monitor. If any of the suction cups come loose, the results may be
unreliable and the process should be repeated. If the sensor falls off the
monitor, reattach it and restart the process.
NOTE
You may need to clean the sensor and the screen. See “Sensor Does Not Adhere
to Screen” on page 79.
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
SEQUEL Chroma 4/L USB Sensor
This sensor connects to a USB port. Tip the LCD screen back as far as
possible and hold the sensor against the screen while it is taking readings.
Hold the sensor
against the screen
Connect to the
computer USB port
During calibration, hold the sensor as shown here.
Hold the sensor firmly to the screen being careful not to press too hard. Center
it within the color patch. Continue to hold in place while readings are taken.
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
SEQUEL Chroma 4/C Serial Sensor for CRT Monitors
The sensor connects to a USB port and attaches to a CRT monitor with
suction cups.
Attach to monitor
with suction cups
During calibration, attach the sensor as shown here.
Connect to serial port on your
computer
NOTE: On IRIX, do not use
serial port 1.
Press the sensor firmly to the screen being careful not to press too hard.
Center it within the color patch. Make sure that all suction cups are pressed
against the monitor. If any of the suction cups come loose, the results may be
unreliable and the process should be repeated. If the sensor falls off the
monitor, reattach it and restart the process.
Sensors Recommended for Digital Projection
•MINOLTA CS-100A
•PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
PHOTO RESEARCH PR-650
1. Attach the PHOTO RESEARCH IFC-600 RS-232 cable between the PR650 and the computer serial port.
2. Go to Options > Setup.
3. Click the Sensor tab.
4. Click Type and select PhotoResearch PR-650.
5. Click Connection and select the com port that the meter is connected to.
NOTE
Do not turn on the device until instructed by KODAK Display Manager Software.
MINOLTA CS-100A
1. Attach the MINOLTA LS-A12 two way interface cable between the
MINOLTA CS-100A and the computer serial port.
2. When turning the device on, press and hold the F button until a C appears
in the device external display.
3. Go to Options > Setup.
4. Click the Sensor tab.
5. Click Type and select MINOLTA CS-100A.
6. Click Connection and select the com port that the meter is connected to.
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Installing and Setting Up Your System
Step 3: Obtain Your License
If you would like a free trial, go to the Web site www.kodak.com/go/dm and
click Trial LIcense Key. Follow the on-screen prompts, then proceed to Step
5 (below).
(LINUX, IRIX, MACINTOSH Operating Systems) In the Display Manager
System main folder locate the KODAK HostID Tool and run the file.
The following window opens.
2. Record all HostIDs and click OK.
3. Go to the Web site www.kodak.com/go/dm and locate the phone number
for the customer service representative in your region.
4. Provide your customer service representative with the HostID.
License information will be emailed to you.
5. When you receive your license information, copy and paste the
information into an editor such as WordPad and save it as a license file
(.lic). Place the file as follows:
WINDOWS Operating System: C:\Program Files\KODAK\KODAK
Display Manager System\Licenses
MACINTOSH Operating System: /Applications/KODAK Display
Manager System/Licenses
IRIX and LINUX Operating Systems: /usr/local/KDM/Licenses
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