systems and methods for transforming and displaying a video signal on a display are provided with any number of features . in some embodiments , system is configured to receive a first set of input signals in a controller . the system can determine in the controller a first set of luminances and colors that would be produced on a first display with the first set of input signals . the system can then determine in the controller a second set of luminances that would produce the first set of colors on a second display . the system can then generate in the controller a second set of input signals that would produce the second set of luminances on the second display , and can output the second set of input signals to the second display .