Smart Calibration
ALERT! If you have used HDNet's test patterns to set the overscan on your display you need to read this analysis. Also, here are some instructions on how to adjust your display with HDNet's test patterns.
Training and experience
Steve Martin received his ISF training in May of 2000 and has been calibrating professionally since July 2001. Steve has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. After a successful career as a software developer at Texas Instruments and i2 Technologies, he is enthusiastically pursuing his interest in home theater and video calibration. Driven by a personal desire to get the best possible picture out of his own Sony 32" XBR, Toshiba TW65H80 and Mitsubishi WS-73907 he has quickly achieved a national reputation doing the same for others. Steve still owns the WS-73907 and now has a Samsung HL-P5063 DLP set.
Calibration training
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May 22-23, 2000 - ISF Seminar, Dallas, TX -
Jan 24-15, 2002 - SIGNAL PATH CALIBRATION in Video Display Systems given by
Joe Kane Productions -
Feb 11-12, 2006 - ISF Seminar, Mesquite, TX
What to Expect
Here are a several articles that explain calibration, what you can do yourself, and why you should consider hiring a professional.
An excellent article from Sound & Vision magazine explaining what ISF calibration is all about.
TV Tweaks - Part One: House Calls
An article from Milori (a calibration equiptment dealer) on some of the problems common to video displays that a calibration can correct.
Eliminating Image Quality Issues: Assisting The Willing Suspension of Disbelief
An ESPN Article comments on the benefits of having your display calibrated
ESPN.com - Calibrating Your TV
A CNET guide to TV Calibration
Smart Calibration, LLC
(no longer calibrating)