Calibrate Imac monitor?
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WideEyedFox
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Open "System Preferences", choose "Displays", and then click "Colour".
Open the Color pane of Displays preferences, Click Calibrate.
This will open the Display Calibrator Assistant.
You can also use something like SuperCal (http://www.bergdesign.com/supercal) which does something similar, albeit with more options. It is a native PPC though, so may not be stable (I've not tried it)
For a hardware solution, and if you're serious about getting the monitor settings right have a look at Spyder 2 or Spyder 3 Express (Amazon link) - this can be expensive though.
Open the Color pane of Displays preferences, Click Calibrate.
This will open the Display Calibrator Assistant.
You can also use something like SuperCal (http://www.bergdesign.com/supercal) which does something similar, albeit with more options. It is a native PPC though, so may not be stable (I've not tried it)
For a hardware solution, and if you're serious about getting the monitor settings right have a look at Spyder 2 or Spyder 3 Express (Amazon link) - this can be expensive though.
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As above really.
I used to use the software one included with the Mac, but it still relies on your perception of colour.
I thought my colours were pretty good until I bought a Spyder 3. They are not cheap especially if you are just a hobbyist, but they make the word of difference.
I used to use the software one included with the Mac, but it still relies on your perception of colour.
I thought my colours were pretty good until I bought a Spyder 3. They are not cheap especially if you are just a hobbyist, but they make the word of difference.
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I have XRite eye one. Played with the calibrate options, but if you are serious and want to print a lot and make sure your work always looks its best, there is no substitute for a hardware calibration device. Pantone Huey is a less expensive way of doing things.
Look here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...=pantone+&ih=4_3_0_0_0_1_0_0_0_1.64_202&fsc=6
Worth the investment as will last forever if you look after it
Look here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...=pantone+&ih=4_3_0_0_0_1_0_0_0_1.64_202&fsc=6
Worth the investment as will last forever if you look after it
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whiteflyer
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Another Xrite Eye one use here.
Simple to use and you know it correct and not what you think is correct, you spent thousand on camera, lenses and a computer, another £150 it not too much in the grand scheme of photography.
Simple to use and you know it correct and not what you think is correct, you spent thousand on camera, lenses and a computer, another £150 it not too much in the grand scheme of photography.