This is explained in the article.Never yet used my ambilight with just white. I much prefer it following the onscreen colours. I am unsure why you make a distinction between gaming and watching a film.
Hi @Steve Withers. This is not the cheapest solution.I've been using Luminoodle for a couple of years now. It doesn't have a remote, but other than that is basically the same thing. It only costs 20 quid.Although it should be stressed that only the ISF neutral white Ambilight setting is strictly bias lighting,
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The idea is to have a neutral white light behind the TV that equates to D65 (6500K), which is the industry standard for white in terms of video production, distribution and reproduction. A lamp or a DIY solution almost certainly won’t be as accurate, and thus the bias light around the screen could adversely affect how you perceive colours on the screen.
That is an issue. Apparently my one is not exactly 6500K either. But it seems to work well.... but trying to get one as close to 6500k has been a bit of a minefield over the years (cool white was too blue and warm white was too yellow however both were advertised as being close to 6500k by the respective sellers) but will definitely go with one of these sets.
I never said it was the cheapest option, but it's definitely the most accurate and convenient. And as you say it comes with a remote control that allows you to adjust the brightness. For £50 to £90, depending on the size of your screen, you really can't fault the MediaLight for value.This is not the cheapest solution. I've been using Luminoodle for a couple of years now. It doesn't have a remote, but other than that is basically the same thing. It only costs 20 quid.
If I was looking for one now, this would be my preferred option because of the remote and accuracy. As for convenience, to me they are about the same. It looks almost identical and both are flexible and usb powered. It's decent value for what it is but I would argue Luminoodle is better value overall.I never said it was the cheapest option, but it's definitely the most accurate and convenient. And as you say it comes with a remote control that allows you to adjust the brightness. For £50 to £90, depending on the size of your screen, you really can't fault the MediaLight for value.
Sounds interesting. Might take the punt on this.
So, for a 65 inch OLED screen... should I go for the £90 version (6 m)?
Tough one to answer and highly subjective I think.I've had the Medialight Mk1 unopened in its box since I bought my LG E6. The calibrator advised it and I've no doubt he's right. Just didn't seem necessary though. We typically watch in blackout or almost so on an OLED would it improve contrast? And behind the screen is partly painted a dark colour so not sure what that would do to reflected light. Anyone feel strongly that I should bother or should I try to sell it?
That's very helpful, thanks. Decision made, will be up in the classifieds when I get around to it. Main wall colour is teal so dread to think what that would do!Tough one to answer and highly subjective I think.
Bias lighting definitely makes it easier on the eyes, but I always feel it reduces perceived contrast on an OLED no matter how dim I make it. Blacks always seem to be infused with the faintest wash of the wall colour to me. As I said it’s very faint and maybe my imagination, but the effect disappears in a blacked out room.
Wall colour also seems critical to me. Ours are an ivory colour, so presumably the colour temperature will be warmer than intended as a result. There is no way i could get away with painting the walls grey. Don’t think I’d want to tbh.
I’d suggest trying it for yourself though. There’s no need to fix it to the TV, just put it loose behind the TV for testing purposes. You can repack if you decide to sell or fix it properly if you like it.
The best colour for viewing room walls - User research in governmentWill shortly be repainting the room with the tv and as only me watches it you have now got me thinking of painting the wall behind the tv grey. Thinking of it will go nice with the anthracite radiator in there.
Bias lighting definitely makes it easier on the eyes, but I always feel it reduces perceived contrast on an OLED no matter how dim I make it. Blacks always seem to be infused with the faintest wash of the wall colour to me. As I said it’s very faint and maybe my imagination, but the effect disappears in a blacked out room.
I went and got mine mixed at Wickes at the Dulux machine, works greatVery interesting they suggest BS colour 00 A 11. RAL 000 45 0 is an exact equivalent . Will need to see how much a tin of matt emulsion would cost. Probably have to buy a tin that would do 10 coats.
Thank you Steve. Yes I am purchasing this for my 65in Wallmounted Sony AF9. I couldn’t get on with the previous version which had many cables that were just too awkward to manage. However this design is easier to manage and install.Never yet used my ambilight with just white. I much prefer it following the onscreen colours. I am unsure why you make a distinction between gaming and watching a film.