Know your monitor settings!
Nov 16, 2017 11:40:17 #
Sharing a learning opportunity with the community...
I have been struggling with getting the right color temperature in my pictures for a while... and now I know why. Buried in the menus for my monitor (I actually use a flat screen TV as a monitor versus a traditional PC monitor) are settings for color temperature, and mine was set to "warm". I changed it to "standard" and to my amazement, my struggles in this department (I have plenty of other struggles mind you) are gone. Interestingly, there is no mention of this in the manual (such as it is if you want to call it a "manual"). I am a big fan of learning from other's mistakes, and I hope someone finds this useful and can solve a similar problem for themselves!
I have been struggling with getting the right color temperature in my pictures for a while... and now I know why. Buried in the menus for my monitor (I actually use a flat screen TV as a monitor versus a traditional PC monitor) are settings for color temperature, and mine was set to "warm". I changed it to "standard" and to my amazement, my struggles in this department (I have plenty of other struggles mind you) are gone. Interestingly, there is no mention of this in the manual (such as it is if you want to call it a "manual"). I am a big fan of learning from other's mistakes, and I hope someone finds this useful and can solve a similar problem for themselves!
Nov 16, 2017 12:10:31 #
Nov 16, 2017 12:11:14 #
I don't set anything to my monitors. Even if I do it automatically set to the calibrated settings when Windows started.
Nov 16, 2017 12:19:55 #
VTMatwood wrote:
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You are correct, this setting will interfere with your interpretation/perception. Add brightness to the list, I got caught recently.
Nov 16, 2017 12:33:40 #
You want to do it right, then get a hardware color calibrator. Anything else is guesswork.
Nov 16, 2017 13:17:56 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
You want to do it right, then get a hardware color calibrator. Anything else is guesswork.
That is what the manufacturer want you to do...
In reality 'getting it right, even the color balance is a matter of preference. Yet, you are also right as one has to start with a good base, same as when editing the initial capture.
Nov 16, 2017 13:49:51 #
lucky you, I lost my manual before I read it and hav to make do with the factory settings. aybe i'll do better when I have to buy a new monitor.
Nov 16, 2017 14:39:30 #
purchase a colormunkie and calibrate your monitor
Nov 17, 2017 06:14:28 #
Nov 17, 2017 11:27:02 #
Rongnongno wrote:
That is what the manufacturer want you to do...
In reality 'getting it right, even the color balance is a matter of preference. Yet, you are also right as one has to start with a good base, same as when editing the initial capture.
In reality 'getting it right, even the color balance is a matter of preference. Yet, you are also right as one has to start with a good base, same as when editing the initial capture.
I do not think Manufacturers could care less. Color balance is not the issue; the issue is correct color reproduction when you send images to a printer or use a Color Lab for prints. If you are only going to view your work on screen or on web sites, a color calibrator is, as you imply, a waste of money. All the work, care and attention to detail when taking a picture will be ruined if you cannot reproduce your vision on a printer for the rest of the world to see.
Bottom line: Professional results require professional tools.
Nov 17, 2017 18:45:22 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
Heather Eliza wrote:
purchase a colormunkie and calibrate your monitor
Or a Spyder...
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