The Complete Guide to LiDAR Reflectance Targets (2026)
A LiDAR reflectance target is a precisely manufactured panel that reflects a known, controlled percentage of incoming laser light. It’s the reference object you point a LiDAR system at to measure how well that system detects, ranges, and characterizes objects in the real world. Without reflectance targets, every LiDAR performance claim — detection range, accuracy, […]
How Long Does a ColorChecker Last? When to Replace Yours (2026)
A ColorChecker 24 lasts about 2 to 5 years in professional use before pigment fading and surface wear push the patches outside their published reference tolerance. Light studio use can extend that to 5 to 7 years. Heavy travel, on-location, or daily handling can shorten it to 18 months. There’s no fixed expiration date — […]
What Are the 24 Colors on a ColorChecker? Full Reference Values (2026)
The 24 colors on a ColorChecker are arranged in a 4 × 6 grid, divided into 18 chromatic patches and 6 grayscale patches. The chromatic patches simulate naturally-occurring colors found in real scenes — skin tones, foliage, sky, common reds and yellows. The grayscale patches step from white (95% reflectance) down to black (about 3%) […]
How to Use a ColorChecker 24 in DaVinci Resolve: Step-by-Step (2026)
To use a ColorChecker 24 in DaVinci Resolve, shoot a reference frame of the chart in your scene lighting, import the footage, navigate to the Color page, drag the chart frame onto a node, right-click and select Color Match, draw the chart bounds with the four corner handles, set your source and target gamuts, and […]
Best ColorChecker Size for Each Type of Photography (2026 Guide)
The right ColorChecker size is the one that fills 5 to 10 percent of your image frame at your normal shooting distance. For most studio photography that’s the Classic at 216×279 mm. For macro work it’s the Nano at 25×40 mm. For wide-format and machine vision it’s the XL, 2XL, Mega, or 8X. The wrong […]