Calibration and Color Management: An Interview with Steve Shaw

From Engineer to CEO: Stepping stones to critical color management

Steve Shaw is the CEO of a company called Light Illusion. The journey that Steve has taken to get to where he is now is a fascinating one, and the products that his company is offering are a testament to that journey.

As a colorist, you may wonder, why do I need monitor or projection calibration?

In simple terms, the answer is fairly logical – so you can trust your display (and your eyes). In speaking with Steve Shaw, you quickly find that the topic goes much deeper, and he is the perfect person to explain it!

Steve Shaw: CEO of Light Illusion

Related Links

• Light Illusion
• Steve’s Linkedin
• The History of Quantel (Wikipedia)
• Quantel Paintbox Demo Reel 1990 (YouTube)
• Quantel Domino in Hollywood 1996 (YouTube)
• Viper FilmStream Camera System PDF (Cinematography.net)
• ColourSpace software

Related Mixing Light Insights

• Tutorial Series: Reference Display Calibration Introduction – Note: The software in this series is now end-of-life but the overall concepts still apply.

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– Vincent