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Mailbag #2: Grading Suite Setup + Monitoring in 444
Between grading, travel and family, Team Mixing Light finally got another chance to get on Skype and discuss a few more questions that have come in over the past couple weeks. As a reminder, if you have questions that you’d like to get an opinion on please use the contact form. Your questions can be aesthetic, technical or even client related. We’d love to hear from you!
In this Episode we’re discussing two questions:
First up, we answer a question that we get a lot – how are your grading suites setup? We discuss the essentials of building a neutral environment, lighting, scopes and other gear and setup issues in our suites.
Next, we got a multi-part question about monitoring and working 444 as well as calibration worries with FSI monitors.
Enjoy!
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