VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Xencelabs, the brand dedicated to empowering artists with premium, best-in-class digital drawing tools, announced the Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ launch today. Designed as "A New Choice for Studio Creatives," this groundbreaking display has Calman Ready color calibration technology built-in. This industry-first feature for pen displays will deliver unparalleled color accuracy and hardware-level calibration that enhances workflow efficiency in professional industries such as photography, illustration, animation, visual effects, filming, gaming, industrial design, and other color accuracy-critical creative fields.
An Industry First from Xencelabs
To address the need for color accuracy in the digital age, and requests from Xencelabs users, the Pen Display 24+ prioritizes color management for creative professionals who use drawing displays. Developed in collaboration with Portrait Displays, the built-in Calman Ready solution enables hardware-level calibration directly on the display. By storing calibration data (e.g., LUTs) on-device, artists achieve consistent, Hollywood-grade color fidelity across devices and workflows at all times.
Studio-Grade Color Precision, Simplified
The color calibration process is streamlined with automatic features: users connect a Portrait Display C6 HDR5000 or compatible colorimeter to Calman® Professional[1] software which can bypass complex OS-level adjustments and software interferences, ensuring true-to-life colors meeting standard such as Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020 and sRGB. In addition to the above color space support, the Pen Display 24+ also supports the Pantone®-validated palettes and SkinTone™-certified realism. With this newly updated compatibility, Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ makes a critical step forward for professional creators working at film studios, streaming giants, and design firms worldwide.
Beyond Color: A World-class, Premium Drawing Experience
The Pen Display 24 series provide thoughtful design and experience for every aspect of the creative journey:
- Pen-on-Paper Feel: The Super AG Etching™ glass surface provides optimal tooth, mimicking paper texture while eliminating glare and reflections, even under bright studio lights.
- Finely Tuned Pressure Curve: Developed with the feedback of 100+ professional artists, the finely tuned pressure curve (8,192 levels, 3g initial activation) captures nuances from delicate strokes to bold lines. Two included pens, the 3 Button Pen + Eraser v2 and Thin Pen + Eraser v2, offer customizable shortcuts and Felt and Standard nibs for tactile versatility. They are also compatible with Xencelabs' v2 Pen Tablet Series.
- 4K UHD Visual Immersion: A 23.8-inch 4K display (3840×2160) renders over 1.07 billion colors with 99% Adobe RGB, 93% DCI-P3, and 99% sRGB coverage.
- Remote Work Flexibility: Support for HP Anyware® (Windows Only) and Parsec[2] enables secure remote workflows, ideal for teams working across town and across the globe.
Engineered for Productivity and Comfort
The Pen Display 24+ prioritizes uninterrupted creativity with a detail-oriented, ergonomic workflow:
- Quick Keys Remote: The Quick Keys shortcut remote has an OLED screen and offers up to 44 application-specific shortcuts (8 keys × 5 sets + 4 dial modes), auto-switching between software like Photoshop and ZBrush.
- Virtual Tablet Mode™: Control multiple monitors/displays as one seamless canvas using just the pen. Draw, drag, and interact across screens effortlessly. Customize overlay color, transparency, size, and position to perfectly fit different software workspaces, delivering a smarter, more personalized workflow.
- Silent, Fanless Design: With a fanless design and high-conductivity metal backplate, the Pen Display 24+ stays cool to the touch while remaining virtually silent, so you can stay focused on creation.
- Ergonomic Versatility: The included Tilt Stand (16°–72°) supports one-handed adjustments, while the optional Multi-Axis Stand enables rotation and positioning on the edge of the desk with Off-the-Desk Mode.
Everything You Need, Included
Every Pen Display 24+ includes two v2 Pens, Quick Keys remote, Tilt Stand, Pen Case, Bluetooth dongle, nibs, drawing glove, cleaning cloth, and all cables, eliminating the need to purchase additional accessories. Kensington MicroSaver® 2.0 Lock Slot on the Pen Display and Kensington NANO® Security Slot™ on the Quick Keys remote for extra protection against theft or loss.
Pricing and Availability
The Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ is available now for $1,899 USD. For specifications and regional purchasing, visit www.xencelabs.com
About Xencelabs
Founded in 2019 by industry veterans from animation, illustration, and industrial design, Xencelabs creates premium digital drawing tools for professionals worldwide. Sold in over 40 countries, its products empower artists to "Create What You Dream" through relentless innovation and artist-driven design. Subscribe to Xencelabs social account on social media and explore the advanced experiences that your creative work deserves. Visit to know more www.xencelabs.com
[1] Users need to purchase the Calman® Professional software (Calman Studio and Calman Ultimate) provided by Portrait Displays. For the software compatibility and usage, please refer to https://www.portrait.com/calman-ready/, https://www.portrait.com/calman-professional/, and https://www.portrait.com/resource-center/meter-compatibility-in-calman/ .
[2] Check Home page | HP Anyware Support and Connect to Work or Games from Anywhere | Parsec for more information of software and the compatibility.
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Xencelabs Unveils Pen Display 24+: The Industry-first Drawing Display with Calman Ready Color Management Built-in
Xencelabs Unveils Pen Display 24+: The Industry-first Drawing Display with Calman Ready Color Management Built-in
Xencelabs Unveils Pen Display 24+: The Industry-first Drawing Display with Calman Ready Color Management Built-in
BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 9, the "Capture the Splendor of the Forbidden City—Diplomats' Photography Award Ceremony and Image Sharing Session," part of the "2025 Foreign Diplomats' Tour of the Forbidden City" program, was successfully held at the Palace Museum. Co-hosted by the Palace Museum, the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions, and China Photo Service, and organized by Photoworld Magazine, the event brought together over 50 diplomatic envoys from more than 30 embassies in China, along with renowned Chinese photographers and other distinguished guests from the business community, to use mobile photography as a medium for cultural exchange and to explore the unique charm of the Forbidden City as a World Heritage Site.
Attendees included Wang Xudong, Director of the Palace Museum; Xu Yuchang, Secretary-General of Xinhua News Agency; and Zhang Chi, Deputy Director of the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions, who delivered welcome remarks. The speakers highlighted the Forbidden City's historical and cultural significance and emphasized the role of photography and this initiative as tools for deepening cultural exchange and mutual understanding across borders. H.E. Mr. Hussam Al Husseini, Ambassador of Jordan to China, delivered a speech on behalf of the invited diplomatic envoys. Huang Wen, Deputy Director of Xinhua News Agency's News & Information Center, provided an overview of the award selection process. Distinguished guests, including Duan Zhipu, Chairman of China Photo Service of Xinhua News Agency; Lou Wei, Executive Deputy Director of the Palace Museum; Yu Meng, Vice President and Vice President of Imaging at vivo; and Chen Liqun, Executive Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Deputy General Manager of Photoworld Magazine, also attended the event.
Leveraging the Power of Imagery to Bridge Cultural Exchange
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum, the Museum, the Beijing Diplomatic Service, and Xinhua News Agency's China Photo Service organized a series of photographic cultural exchange activities under the "2025 Foreign Diplomats' Tour of the Forbidden City" program, inviting participating diplomats to capture the beauty of the Palace Museum through photography. Over 6,000 outstanding works from more than 30 countries were collected, forming a diverse, three-dimensional, and vibrant showcase of the Museum's vital role as a hub for cultural exchange and mutual learning.
The annual Diplomats' Photography Awards winners were announced at the event, with attending leaders and guests presenting the awards. The first prize winner, Laura Olivo, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in China, said in her acceptance speech: "The scenery of the Forbidden City is truly beautiful, with a clear blue sky, and the five roof ridge beasts reflected on the red walls. I was able to capture such a great photo with just my phone."
During the Palace Museum Image Art Sharing session, renowned photographer Li Shaobai highlighted how mobile photography can offer a more documentary, authentic, and everyday perspective on the cultural site, helping creators convey vivid Chinese stories to the world. Xing Guangli, Director of the Social News Interview Room at Xinhua News Agency's Photography Department and Senior Reporter, shared three poetic and enduring frames of the Palace Museum through history. Senior Reporter Jin Liangkuai presented the Palace Museum's transition from imperial gardens to a public cultural venue through the lens of journalistic documentary photography.
Depicting a Vision of Integrated Development of Technology and Culture
As part of the event, mobile photography works by diplomats and renowned photographers were showcased under the theme "Light & Ink • Forbidden City," presenting the beauty of the Forbidden City from diverse cultural perspectives. From the intricate layers of red walls and golden roofs to the juxtaposition of palace structures within the same frame, the exhibition transformed the Forbidden City's architectural, historical, and cultural symbols into shared visual stories of traditional Chinese culture.
The exhibition participants shared their impressions of mobile photography and noted that the advanced mobile imaging experience not only helps them capture numerous remarkable moments at the Forbidden City but also allows them to instantly share these moments with family abroad, jointly appreciating the charm of China's historical and cultural heritage.
On the same day, these photographic works were also displayed at Beijing Fang, an iconic landmark along the city's central axis, forming a themed exhibition alongside historical photos of the Forbidden City and images of the central axis scenery. The exhibition presented historical and contemporary stories of the central axis through different time periods and perspectives, attracting the attention of a multitude of photography enthusiasts. It also featured selections from over 50,000 photos submitted to the "Beijing Central Axis • Images of the Era" Mobile Photography Initiative, supported by vivo, highlighting the role of mobile imaging technology in spurring cultural innovation.
As cross-cultural exchanges deepen, visual media such as mobile photography, powered by the technological innovations of companies like vivo, are playing an increasingly pivotal role in transforming historical and cultural heritage into shared experiences, dialogues, and stories.
About vivo
vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a user-oriented value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company's core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.
While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.
*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo's mission to create value for society.
Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news
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Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
Photography Awards and Sharing Session at the Palace Museum Highlight Mobile Imaging Technology as a Catalyst for Cultural Exchange
