Display calibration is something every photographer, video editor, and designer should do. But why is it necessary? And what should you use? In this video, I explain why calibration is important, how to calibrate using the Datacolor SypderX Pro, and provide answers to common questions. Note: Datacolor provided me with the SpyderX Pro for the purposes of this creating this video. 🙏 Thank you for being here! Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. ============================= Reference Links ============================= Datacolor SpyderX Pro (...or, buy direct from Datacolor. Scroll down for the $199 'Anniversary Special' deal) DisplayCal (Free, open source software with more sophisticated controls and reporting) GTI Standard Gray Neutral Latex Paint Spectrally Flat Paint Recipe ============================= Timestamps ============================= 0:00 Intro 1:10 What does calibration do? 4:05 Calibration using the SpyderX 12:15 Calibration results 14:50 Using ColorSync to view changes 16:54 Is display calibration enough? 18:44 Will my display look better? 19:10 Will multiple displays match? 19:29 Can I share the SpyderX? 20:00 Calibrate once and done? 20:45 SpyderX Anniversary Special 22:00 Outro ============================= Gear Used to Create This Video ============================= Camera: Lens: Microphone: Audio recorder: Key light: Softbox: Complete gear list: ============================= Follow and Contact Me Elsewhere ============================= Instagram: Twitter: Blog: Photography: Email: dominey@ ============================= Music ============================= All music via MusicBed. Get a free 30-day trial here: ============================= Recommended Products and Services ============================= Cloud backup for all my photos and videos: Capture One Free Trial: ============================= Affiliate Disclosure ============================= Some of the links in this description will direct you to online stores where I may earn referral credits from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. If you want to shop and support this channel, you may also use the following storewide links. 🛒 Amazon: 🛒 B&H: 🛒 Adorama: