Printing issues

[Pixel Pusher]

OP, if you are going to have a bash at this calibration malarky, maybe try to get one of the proper test images as well.

It will look a little like this.



It'll give you a good cross section of tonal range, vivd colours, flesh tones etc. all on one proof.

They're probably available online.

[bernhund]

Cheers, will do. Think I'll probably buy the X-rite too.

[Simpo Two]

bernhund said:

Here is an image I shot near to Dover in the summer. I've tinkered a little, and on my screen it looks good. I'd be interested to know how it looks on your screens please.

Maybe a tad bright for me, but very close.

[bernhund]

Simpo Two said:

bernhund said:

Here is an image I shot near to Dover in the summer. I've tinkered a little, and on my screen it looks good. I'd be interested to know how it looks on your screens please.

Maybe a tad bright for me, but very close.

Cheers, that's interesting. I wonder whether that's a difference in calibration or a difference in taste?

[andy-xr]

bernhund said:

Cheers, that's interesting. I wonder whether that's a difference in calibration or a difference in taste?

There's not enough range in your sample image to really calibrate it to be honest, you need more tones and darks as well as some stuff at the higher end. Basing it on one image wont sort out things like gamma, you're better off buying a Spyder type device

[Yellabelly]

OP, try the X-rite Color Munki, not expensive, scores well in comparative tests and is easy to use for your screen whether it is monitor or laptop.

YB

[bernhund]

Yellabelly said:

OP, try the X-rite Color Munki, not expensive, scores well in comparative tests and is easy to use for your screen whether it is monitor or laptop.

YB

Looks good and at a reasonable price too. Thanks.