I have 4 different displays, each of which have their own custom user interface. I began tinkering with each of the displays’ configuration settings. And then, after a point, it began to really bug me… The results were mixed, at best, but I learned to live with it. At first, I used Apple’s own color calibration utility. Trading design files between both machines made it noticeable that my colors were off between all 4 displays. I use Teleport to move between my Mac Pro and Macbook Pro screens. The Dell U2412m display is connected to my early 2008 Macbook Pro laptop. The HPZR24W 24″ display and Yiynova MSP19u (below it) are connected to my early 2008 Mac Pro. In case you’ve forgotten my setup, here are two photos to remind you. Those of you who read this blog regularly know that my battle station (work area) has 4 displays that I use on a regular basis. There is usually an OSD setting to move the window away from the centre of the screen.Standard disclaimer: I am not a photographer and I am not a color expert. Just make sure that the monitors OSD is not under the device as it will give incorrect readings. The software will then prompt you to adjust the brightness of the screen to bring it down to the desired (usually 100 Cd) level and then, once set, it will profile your screen. Often the contrast is correct after a factory reset so it may not prompt you to alter the contrast and go directly to the luminance setting.ġ1. If it finds the contrast is incorrect it will prompt you to set the contrast (usually accessed from the on-screen menu of the display) to 100% and then gradually bring it down until you get a tick in the meter at the top left of the screen. It is also worth considering fitting a monitor hood especially if you are working in brighter conditions.ġ0. We generally recommend using a fixed brightness on the screen and try to control your working environment to keep it as stable as possible. In the ‘Advanced Options’ section un-tick both the Ambient light smart control and the Flare correct and click next. Click to highlight the ‘I would like my display luminance set to the following value’ option and set your required luminance (usually 100cd). In the first section select your desired white point, usually D65 for photographic use*.Ĩ. In the main application window click ‘Profile My Display’ select the ‘Advanced (Photo)’ in the User Mode.ħ. Select the correct ‘Technology type’ for your screen (this can be found from the display’s instruction manual or manufacturer’s web site)Ħ. Un-tick the ‘Achieve display luminance value using video LUT’.Ī. Set the Gamma to 2.2 (this will then balance contrast with that of print).Ĭ. On a Mac click ColorMunki Display > Preferences, again from the top menu strip.Ī. On a Windows PC click File > Preferences from the top menu strip. Start the ColorMunki Display software and open the preferences. If the monitor has a colour temperature setting in the OSD set it to 6500K (D65).ģ. It is always a good idea to familiarise yourself with the settings available through the monitors on OSD, as it will be used whenever you profile the monitor.Ģ. The OSD can usually be accessed by pressing the menu buttons on the front of the monitor. Initially reset your monitor to factory defaults – There is usually a setting in the ‘on screen menu’ (OSD). The document below takes you through the settings and options to obtain the best possible profile for your monitor.ġ. We are often asked what are the best calibration settings for their displays. Q: What are the best settings for calibrating my monitor with a ColorMunki Display when I am editing my photographs? Ideal Settings for Manual Screen Calibration for Photography with a ColorMunki Display
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