A question of color and gamma at DVinfo.net

Steve Lewis · January 23rd, 2009, 02:01 AM

I, like many FCP users, have been battling the QT gamma shift bug. I was wondering if a possible solution would be to change the color calibration of my monitor so that when I work in FCP, the screen is set to an unusually washed out Gamma (to mimic a PC) and then color correct with that screen profile. Would this "trick" be useful or self-defeating in the long run? Anyone have a more practical solution to the gamma shift bug? (I've tried the gamma bug stripper app and it doesn't seem to work for me)
-Steve

Aric Mannion · January 23rd, 2009, 03:26 PM

I have no fix for the video itself, but you may already know in quicktime's preferences on the bottom there is a check box for "enable final cut studio compatibility". Which may help for personal viewing at least.

January 23rd, 2009, 02:01 AM	#1
Steve Lewis Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 233	A question of color and gamma I, like many FCP users, have been battling the QT gamma shift bug. I was wondering if a possible solution would be to change the color calibration of my monitor so that when I work in FCP, the screen is set to an unusually washed out Gamma (to mimic a PC) and then color correct with that screen profile. Would this "trick" be useful or self-defeating in the long run? Anyone have a more practical solution to the gamma shift bug? (I've tried the gamma bug stripper app and it doesn't seem to work for me) -Steve __________________ www.spreefilms.com - Give me a museum and I'll fill it!

January 23rd, 2009, 03:26 PM	#2
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	I have no fix for the video itself, but you may already know in quicktime's preferences on the bottom there is a check box for "enable final cut studio compatibility". Which may help for personal viewing at least.