Description

The VirtualForge is a software pattern generator that transmits patterns to a display using Mac OS X or Windows and a professional video output device from AJA Video or Blackmagic Design. While this pattern solution is most commonly used by professional production studios, many home theatre customers choose this option as well. The VirtualForge is an innovative and convenient alternative to expensive standalone hardware pattern generators.

Who Needs It:

Content creators seeking automated pattern generation for monitor calibrations with CalMAN® software.

What is Included:

• VirtualForge Software License
• VirtualForge Key Features

Supported CalMAN Software

• CalMAN ColorMatch
• CalMAN Enthusiast
• CalMAN Studio
• CalMAN Expert
• CalMAN Professional
• CalMAN Ultimate]

Supported Video Output Devices

AJA Video - Kona 3G, Kona LHi, Kona LHe, Kona Io XT, Kona Io 4K, T-Tap Blackmagic Design - Decklink 4K Extreme, DeckLink Quad, DeckLink Studio, DeckLink Optical Fiber, DeckLink Duo, DeckLink SDI, DeckLink Mini Recorder, DeckLink Mini Monitor, Intensity Shuttle, Intensity Pro, Intensity Extreme

Included Patterns

• Brightness
• Contrast
• Color and tint
• Overscan
• Resolution
• Sharpness patterns
• All grayscale patterns (1% increment, small/med/full sizes)
• All CMS patterns (with variable stimuli)
• RGB triplet patterns
• Luminance ramp patterns
• Saturation sweep patterns
• ColorChecker Classic patterns
• ColorChecker SG
• Skin tone patterns
• APL and Constant APL patterns
• Color bar patterns (75% and 100%)
• SMPTE patterns
• Black to white gradient patterns
• Checker field patterns (ANSI)

VirtualForge Windows System Requirements

Windows® Vista™ or later with latest OS updates installed (recommended: Windows 7® or later)
2 GHz processor (recommended: 2 GHz Dual Core Processor)
CalMAN 5.5.2 or later
2 GB RAM
2 GB available disk space
Either PCIe or Thunderbolt™ support
Certified video output device
Latest drivers for AJA Video or Blackmagic Design hardware. AJA Video 12.3 or later. Blackmagic Design 10.5 or later.

VirtualForge Macintosh System Requirements

MacOS 10.8.1 to 10.13 (VirtualForge may not launch in 10.14 Mojave, future updates will address this)
Intel Core® Duo processor
2 GB RAM
2 GB available disk space
Either PCIe or Thunderbolt™ support
CalMAN 5.5.2 or later
Certified video output device
Latest drivers for AJA Video or Blackmagic Design hardware. AJA Video 12.3 or later. Blackmagic Design 10.5 or later.