The VirtualForge is a software pattern generator that generates patterns via a Thunderbolt or PCIe port and a professional video output device from AJA Video or Blackmagic Design. While this pattern solution is most commonly used by professional production studios, many home theater owners can choose this option as well.

VirtualForge requires AJA or BlackMagic output hardware. VirtualForge is compatible with Windows and Mac OS.

Supported CalMAN Software

• CalMAN ColorMatch
• CalMAN Enthusiast
• CalMAN Studio
• CalMAN Expert
• CalMAN Professional
• CalMAN Ultimate

Supported Video Output Devices

AJA Video – Kona 3G, Kona LHi, Kona LHe, Kona Io XT, Kona Io 4K, T-Tap Blackmagic Design – Decklink 4K Extreme, DeckLink Quad, DeckLink Studio, DeckLink Optical Fiber, DeckLink Duo, DeckLink SDI, DeckLink Mini Recorder, DeckLink Mini Monitor, Intensity Shuttle, Intensity Pro, Intensity Extreme

Included Patterns

• Brightness
• Contrast
• Color and tint
• Overscan
• Resolution
• Sharpness patterns

• All grayscale patterns (1% increment, small/med/full sizes)
• All CMS patterns (with variable stimuli)

• RGB triplet patterns
• Luminance ramp patterns
• Saturation sweep patterns

• ColorChecker Classic patterns
• ColorChecker SG
• Skin tone patterns

• APL and Constant APL patterns
• Color bar patterns (75% and 100%)
• SMPTE patterns
• Black to white gradient patterns
• Checker field patterns (ANSI)

VirtualForge Windows System Requirements

• Windows 7 or later (Requires SP1)
• PCIe or Thunderbolt™ support
• CalMAN 5.5.2 or later
• Certified video output device
• 2 GHz processor (recommended: 2 GHz Dual Core Processor)
• 2 GB RAM (recommended: 4 GB RAM)
• Latest drivers for AJA Video or Blackmagic Design hardware. AJA Video 12.3 or later. Blackmagic Design 10.5 or later.

VirtualForge Macintosh System Requirements

• Macintosh® OS X 10.8.1 or later
• PCIe or Thunderbolt™ support
• CalMAN 5.5.2 or later
• Certified video output device
• Latest drivers for AJA Video or Blackmagic Design hardware. AJA Video 12.3 or later. Blackmagic Design 10.5 or later.