X-Rite ColorChecker Classic Mini

X-Rite ColorChecker Classic Mini

The ColorChecker Classic Mini is a compact target featuring an array of 24 scientifically prepared color patches. These include natural objects, chromatic, primary, and grayscale colors arranged in four rows. The colors are designed to represent real-world objects such as human skin tones, foliage, and blue sky, reflecting light consistently across the visible spectrum.

Color Accuracy and Applications

Each color patch is individually formulated to produce a pure, flat, and rich color, making the ColorChecker Classic Mini an essential tool for accurate color reproduction. It can be used in various fields including:

• Digital Photography: Create camera profiles, verify images, correct white balance, and perform color correction.
• Film Photography: Evaluate films, lighting, filters, and paper.
• Filmmaking: Assist in color grading and check cameras and lighting setups.
• Graphic Arts: Verify printing and proofing processes.
• Other Industry Applications: Any workflow requiring precise color management.

Usage and Benefits

To use the ColorChecker Classic Mini, include it in your photo or video capture under the same lighting conditions as your subject. During post-processing, it serves as a reference to compare, measure, and analyze color reproduction differences. This helps in making accurate global corrections and avoiding unintended color shifts when editing multiple images.

Using this objective standard reduces costly mistakes and trial-and-error adjustments during image editing or color grading.

Software Support

The ColorChecker Classic Mini is supported by X-Rite's ColorChecker Passport Camera Calibration Software, which includes a desktop application and an Adobe Lightroom plug-in for creating custom DNG camera profiles. Additionally, the DNG ProfileManager software helps manage installed DNG profiles by listing details such as file name, camera, light source, and creation date.

Third-party software support includes:

• Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve for video color grading workflows.
• Hasselblad Phocus for ICC camera profiling.

Color Details

• Number of Colors: 24
• Color Description: White, black, four neutral grays, blue, green, red, yellow, magenta, cyan, orange, purplish blue, moderate red, purple, yellow green, orange yellow, dark skin, light skin, blue sky, foliage, blue flower, and bluish green.