tripod Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 I just purchased a copy of Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune Up. I don't think it comes with the blue filter for screen settings. Can I use any transparent blue plastic or are there certain properties that the filter needs to have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 you need to order them from THX. here is the link http://www.thx.com/consumer_products/optimizer/tint.html# they are only $2.00 and that includes the shipping costs! more info here http://www.thx.com/consumer_products/optimizer/tint.html ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5 s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 I would be suprised if it didn't come with atleast a blue filter. It is produced by Ovation, the same folks who brought us the Avia Guide to Home Theater. That has red, blue and green filter strips. However, even if it does come with a blue filter you may find the one Justin suggests $2 well spent. It is a pair of cardboard glasses like the ones used in the 50s for 3D, except with two blue lenses. You may find them more convenient. And they are easier to keep track of than the filter strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripod Posted August 25, 2002 Author Share Posted August 25, 2002 Thanks! I should receive the DVD tomorrow, so I'll check for the strips in the packaging. I might also buy the ones from THX. I tried to order them several weeks ago but there was a glitch between my machine and theirs. I'll try again from the office. I'm still wondering if anyone knows whether or not there is anything special about the plastic or is it simply the blue tint that is needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 There are certain properties that the filter needs to have. These have nothing whatsoever to do with the material the filter is made out of - the important thing is the frequency (hue) of the blue color. You cannot simply use any old piece of blue colored glass or plastic as a filter and obtain the intended results with the colorbar screen. check out this link for a pretty good overview: http://www.animeminers.com/calibrate.html Ray ------------------ Music is art Audio is engineering Ray's Music System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDC Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 Kodak makes these filters in their correct colors--Deep Red Tricolor #29--Deep Green Tricolor #61--Deep Blue Tricolor #47B. You can check Kodak's site for more information--look for tech bulletin b-3akic in the professional photography section. These can be ordered from bhphotovideo.com--these filters are great but expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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