I recently purchased this calibrator and have successfully calibrated my monitor using their "Easy" method. They also give you an option to calibrate using their "Advanced" method. I looked at this option a little bit, but don't really understand it enough to use this method. I'm wondering if you have this calibrator - do you use the "Easy" method or the "Advanced" method. If you have used the "Advanced" method, are the results that much better? Is it important that I learn the "Advanced" method to maximize the benefits of this tool?
I use the advanced method, which although it looks complicated really isn't. It's just a bunch of steps to go through and you need to familiarize yourself with how to use the controls on the monitor. I like it better because you can custom set your gamma and temperature and the luminance all of which effect your images.
I have the same calibrator and was wondering if anybody gets the message "no calibration profile found" every time I start up the computer...even though the calibrated settings are obviously applied at start-up because I can tell by the color of my screen and how my prints are coming out...both are fine! But still getting the message. On a MACBook Pro.
If you can control your monitor's luminance values using the 'Advanced' method, then by all means you should use that method.
In this older thread, both Preston Birdwell and myself outline our luminance, contrast ratio and white point values. We use a different calibration system and our preferences differ, but these numbers may help you get a decent start.
Note that if your prints are currently matching your monitor within reason, then it may be best to simply count your blessings (..and a prayer of thanks to the color management gods) and not change a thing!
Hi Carol, I would recommend that you use the advance method. It's not difficult once you set to the correct setting.
Set white point to : Medium White ( 6500 )
Set Gamma to : 2.2 - Mac & PC are now the same
Set Luminance to 120 - recommended for LCD
Then simply follow the on screen instructions. When you get to select kind of white point control set to RGB controls if you are able to change the Red Green and Blue levels on your monitor manually. If not or you don't know how - select RGB Presets.
When you get to the Save ICC profile the eye1 will make and date the new profile for your monitor.
There is a before and after to check what your monitor looked like before this calibration.
Click finished calibration to save and your done.
I agree with the white point setting of 6500K, and gamma of 2.2. However, each person should test with different luminance values in order to arrive at a value that gives a close screen/print match. For example, I get a nice match with the luminance set to 110 and contrast ratio set to 400:1. Others have set their luminance as low as 100, and contrast ratio to a value around 360:1.
The reasons for the differences are many: Different LCD panels, paper profiles, ink sets, and system variables. Therefore, the need for testing to see which settings work best for a given system.
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6 repliesThanks in advance for any help you can provide.
I use the advanced method, which although it looks complicated really isn't. It's just a bunch of steps to go through and you need to familiarize yourself with how to use the controls on the monitor. I like it better because you can custom set your gamma and temperature and the luminance all of which effect your images.
In this older thread, both Preston Birdwell and myself outline our luminance, contrast ratio and white point values. We use a different calibration system and our preferences differ, but these numbers may help you get a decent start.
Note that if your prints are currently matching your monitor within reason, then it may be best to simply count your blessings (..and a prayer of thanks to the color management gods) and not change a thing!
Set white point to : Medium White ( 6500 )
Set Gamma to : 2.2 - Mac & PC are now the same
Set Luminance to 120 - recommended for LCD
Then simply follow the on screen instructions. When you get to select kind of white point control set to RGB controls if you are able to change the Red Green and Blue levels on your monitor manually. If not or you don't know how - select RGB Presets.
When you get to the Save ICC profile the eye1 will make and date the new profile for your monitor.
There is a before and after to check what your monitor looked like before this calibration.
Click finished calibration to save and your done.
I agree with the white point setting of 6500K, and gamma of 2.2. However, each person should test with different luminance values in order to arrive at a value that gives a close screen/print match. For example, I get a nice match with the luminance set to 110 and contrast ratio set to 400:1. Others have set their luminance as low as 100, and contrast ratio to a value around 360:1.
The reasons for the differences are many: Different LCD panels, paper profiles, ink sets, and system variables. Therefore, the need for testing to see which settings work best for a given system.
--P