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How to use Ipad Pro as color review device for filmmakers?

Why you can use ipad as color reference display for filmmakers?

IPad Pro is a very good review and approval device – with a high-quality, accurate screen in an easy-to-use form factor.

Liquid Retina XDR display

  • Wide color display (P3)

  • True Tone display

  • SDR brightness: 600 nits max

  • XDR brightness: 1000 nits max full screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only)

  • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio

How to use Ipad as color reference?

Go to display settings optimized for critical viewing,

Settings > Display & Brightness

  • Automatic Brightness disabled

  • Brightness is set to about 40%-50%, which mimics 100 Nits recommended by standards bodies.

  • True Tone disabled

  • Night Shift disabled

  • No Auto Lock

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