Monitor calibration question
Jun 28, 2017 12:05:42 #
Npt Bob
Loc: Newport, RI
I have a MacBook and have noticed that when viewing a photo it appears to the eye that the color intensity and exposure changes dependent on the angle of the screen.
So, I assume that if I buy a Spyder and calibrate the monitor I will still not get an accurate rendition of the printed photo.
Correct? Solution?
So, I assume that if I buy a Spyder and calibrate the monitor I will still not get an accurate rendition of the printed photo.
Correct? Solution?
Jun 28, 2017 12:11:02 #
No the spider hangs on the front of the screen and parallel to it. When judging you images on a retina screen you should really do the same and look 90 degrees at the screen. I use the spider on my MacBook Pro and thinks it makes a good difference when I send images for printing.
Jun 28, 2017 12:11:58 #
You're dealing with two issues, calibration and viewing angle. If you get a Spyder and calibrate the monitor, the monitor will be calibrated. For you to observe the true colors and intensities, you'll have to view the monitor from a point perpendicular to the surface of the monitor. The Spyder will, by design, do that.
--Bob
--Bob
Npt Bob wrote:
I have a MacBook and have noticed that when viewing a photo it appears to the eye that the color intensity and exposure changes dependent on the angle of the screen.
So, I assume that if I buy a Spyder and calibrate the monitor I will still not get an accurate rendition of the printed photo.
Correct? Solution?
So, I assume that if I buy a Spyder and calibrate the monitor I will still not get an accurate rendition of the printed photo.
Correct? Solution?
Jun 28, 2017 12:14:37 #
Your assumption is not necessarily correct. You should also calibrate your printer and use the correct printer profile in your post-processing software. You will find more info in the UHH forum on "Printers and Color Printing" which you can access from the "All Sections" link at the bottom of this page. /Ralph
Jun 28, 2017 12:28:17 #
Npt Bob
Loc: Newport, RI
Thank you to all. Makes sense that I need to view at same angle to see the calibrated image
Jun 28, 2017 17:57:25 #
One way to avoid the laptop viewing angle problem is to buy a separate monitor.
Jun 29, 2017 10:01:40 #
If you calibrate your monitor properly it will be calibrated. Angle of view is a different story.
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