Raphaël Bentéo has tested numerous televisions and emphasizes the importance of adjusting their settings beyond the default configuration. Many buyers simply use their new TVs as they are once unboxed, but experts consider this a mistake. The article provides practical tips for setting up a TV to achieve a high-quality image. Several models are discussed, including the Hisense 65U7NQ, Hisense 55U7Q Pro, LG 55G5, LG 65G6, Philips 55OLED810, TCL 65C89K, TCL 75C79K, and LG 65C3, each with their respective prices.
In stores, televisions often display an image that seems incredibly bright and colorful. However, this is due to demo mode settings designed to attract buyers. Once the TV is installed at home, the image will likely look different. It is recommended to adjust the settings after installation. While most people may be satisfied with the standard settings, those interested in technology are advised to consider the Filmmaker mode.
The Filmmaker mode aims to reproduce the image as closely as possible to the filmmaker's original vision, as intended by the director. This mode disables enhancements that affect brightness, color intensity, sharpness, and fluidity, which can sometimes disturb viewers. For users who prefer not to adjust settings manually, the Filmmaker mode is recommended to achieve an image closer to the original work as it was conceived and projected in the cinema.
In a test with the Hisense 65U7NQ, the Filmmaker mode displayed a warm rendering and natural contrasts in an HDR and colorful scene from the movie Coco. In standard mode, the rendering was too blue, with overly dark blacks and loss of detail in bright areas. The improvement of fluidity was also activated, which distorted the image. The same scene from Spider-Man showed a delta E of 9.8 in standard mode, compared to 1.9 in Filmmaker mode, which is far above the maximum threshold of 3, indicating significant color deviations. The average color temperature rose to more than 10,000 K (too blue), and the average gamma increased too high.
The article acknowledges that image rendering preferences are subjective and that users can choose other modes or adjust settings to achieve different results, such as more fluidity for sports or sharper images. Some brands, such as TCL and Sony, do not offer a Filmmaker mode, but users can use similar profiles, such as the Professional profile at Sony and the Film mode at TCL. The article recommends setting up the television in Filmmaker mode to avoid distorting the image and stay as close as possible to the original work.
Filmmaker Mode Recommended for Accurate TV Image Rendering
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