screen fixing - DPChallenge Forums

03/12/2005 12:48:56 AM · #1

how do i make it so what i see on the moniter is what i get in a print to the dot?

thanks in advance

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

03/12/2005 12:56:13 AM · #2

bump

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

03/12/2005 12:57:49 AM · #3

Probably should give it more than 8 minutes before you bump.

03/12/2005 01:05:15 AM · #4

thanks for the help shroom

scottwilson

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

03/12/2005 01:10:02 AM · #5

I am not sure what you mean by "to the dot". Are you refering to the color between the screen and the print or something else?

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/12/2005 01:13:52 AM · #6

all i want is when i make a print it looks just like what i saw on the screen color, brightness all that stuff

scottwilson

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

03/12/2005 01:46:15 AM · #7

What you ask is not so easy, the computer monitor can display more colors then a print can reproduce. The whole area of color management and color profiles is pretty involved. What program are you using to edit you photos with?

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

03/12/2005 03:55:06 AM · #8

Hi Matthew,

First, you should be aware that transmitted-light media (slides, monitor screens, etc) will by their nature have more dynamic range than reflected-light media (prints). That's just the nature of how light works.

With that said, the best possible screen accuracy comes with hardware calibration on a regular basis. Personally, I use the Pantone Colorvision Spyder, which works with both CRT and LCD monitors. Your monitor will "drift" over time, so calibration should be done at least monthly for best results.

-Terry