ISF certification

[Gasman]

Just thinking out loud.

It seems as becoming certified would be the more economical choice for me.???

As I live, about 2 hours from Imaging Science. So I could take the course (roughly $1,250.00 to become certified)
And equipment ranges from 500.00 to infinity, LOL.

As of now, I have 2 LCD tvs, that need calibration, and a projector (although, I would not bother with that, as I will be upgrading, again).
(cost for those 3 is roughly 250x3= $750.00)

I am the type of person that upgrades roughly every 2 years.
so 2 years X 750 = 1500.00

So in the 2 years, it becomes close to the same price as what the course and equipment (basic equipment) costs.


What are your thoughts.??

Certainly could go the cheap route, with the Spyder equipment. And just be a DIY.

But, I have certifications in quite a few areas. (not AV)
(granted, I no longer use any of them for working purposes)

 

[mtrycrafts]

Just thinking out loud.

It seems as becoming certified would be the more economical choice for me.???

As I live, about 2 hours from Imaging Science. So I could take the course (roughly $1,250.00 to become certified)
And equipment ranges from 500.00 to infinity, LOL.

As of now, I have 2 LCD tvs, that need calibration, and a projector (although, I would not bother with that, as I will be upgrading, again).
(cost for those 3 is roughly 250x3= $750.00)

I am the type of person that upgrades roughly every 2 years.
so 2 years X 750 = 1500.00

So in the 2 years, it becomes close to the same price as what the course and equipment (basic equipment) costs.


What are your thoughts.??

Certainly could go the cheap route, with the Spyder equipment. And just be a DIY.

But, I have certifications in quite a few areas. (not AV)
(granted, I no longer use any of them for working purposes)

That would depend on your knowledge of TV systems and what is happening in there. I seriously doubt the course is designed for beginners to TV, but I could be mistaken

 

[Gasman]

Oh, passing the course I don't think will be a problem.

It's more a matter of money, and if I will or will not be upgrading in 2 years.
I've done the Expert calibration on my LCDs, and it is tons better than factory settings.
The colors are WAY more natural looking, but I have lost a tad of the 3D look. (clearly, in my greyscale)
Don't get me wrong, my setup is still better than factory, even in greyscale, but their torch mode does look a tad more 3D.
But that is to be expected, in the lousy Dynamic modes (that absolutely KILL your TRUE contrast)


But I am sure with the course, I could learn more, and do calibration MUCH quicker.

 

[Gasman]

As of now, I have 2 LCD tvs, that need calibration,

Let me fix that, I had meant Proper certified calibration.

 

[majorloser]

I just took the ISF Certification course last weekend with Joel Silver. He's a GREAT instructor and really knows the business. The equipment we used was from Sencore. I feel their equipment was easy to use and well made. Yes, it's expensive (of course). But if you can make a living at it or at least make it pay for itself then then things are good.

The real secret is learning your way around the different brands menus and how to enter some of the advanced setup modes. Otherwise you'll spend your whole day playing with one set.

 

[Gasman]

The real secret is learning your way around the different brands menus and how to enter some of the advanced setup modes. Otherwise you'll spend your whole day playing with one set.

Ah, That is what I figured. Thanks.
Maybe me and you could become friends (again???)

Yeah, I know that they (ISF techs) get a monthly bulletin on the service menus.
Joel Silver, is the one I would take the course from (in Boca).
Good to hear he is a nice guy. (very easy to understand? aka: a good teacher?)

 

[agarwalro]

It seems as becoming certified would be the more economical choice for me.???

Even if you get ISF Certified, you will still need the equipment. At the very least, I believe, an Optical Comparitor and Colorimeter.

 

[jcPanny]

Isf

You might investigate the equipment cost before investing the time and money into the ISF couse. There is also the poor man's calibration option with the DVE or Avia discs.

 

[Gasman]

There is also the poor man's calibration option with the DVE or Avia discs.

LOL, poor man's calibration.

But yeah, I already have both discs.
Actually I have DVE in SD, DVE in HD DVD & DVD(combo disc), and Avia (SD).
As well, THX discs, and PLENTY of DTS Demo discs.

And by chance I have a spare HD DVD combo disc, (HD on one side, SD on other).
So if anybody wants it, PM me for a price we can work out.
(has all paperwork, and filters, just not the original case. I needed the case for my HD DVD Cinderella Man)
But I would send it in a normal DVD case (and well protected)