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Canon’s new app revolutionises camera colour matching

Canon’s app speeds up colour matching for the CR-N700

Canon Camera Colour Matching Application
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Canon has launched the Camera Colour Matching Application, a powerful new tool designed to streamline the colour matching process for its CR-N700 Broadcast PTZ camera. Available for free download, the app promises to transform workflows in news production, live events, concerts, and reality shows where time is a critical factor.

The application works by analysing industry-standard colour charts and creating a 3D Look Up Table (LUT) for direct import into the CR-N700. Compatible with other Canon cameras and third-party models, the app eliminates the complexity of manual colour management, making it accessible even for users without specialist training.

“A major pain point for broadcasters is the time it takes to colour match cameras,” said Jack Adair of Canon Europe. “The Camera Colour Matching Application allows for rapid colour matching between the CR-N700 and other cameras on set, saving video engineers precious setup time.”

The app includes features such as automatic configuration to colour charts, support for up to 15×15 square colour grids, and manual fine-tuning for precision adjustments. A real-time preview function simulates 3D LUT effects with waveform and vectorscope monitoring before deployment. Completed LUTs can be transferred to cameras via IP, stored for future use, and are compatible with popular image formats like BMP, TIF, PNG, and JPG.

The system requirements are straightforward, supporting Windows 10 and 11 64-bit PCs. The app reduces the days-long process of colour matching to just five minutes per camera, enabling broadcasters to focus on other tasks while ensuring seamless integration between Canon and third-party cameras.

Specifications

  • Compatibility: CR-N700 Broadcast PTZ camera, other Canon models, and third-party cameras
  • Key Features:
    • Automatic colour chart configuration
    • Manual fine-tuning for three frame areas
    • Supports 2–15 colours per side (140 colours max)
    • Real-time LUT preview with waveform and vectorscope
    • 3D LUT transfer via IP and local storage
  • Supported File Formats: BMP, TIF, PNG, JPG
  • Operating System: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)

Price and Availability

The Camera Colour Matching Application is free to download now from Canon’s official website.

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