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Although Computer displays when purchased show
very good color, contrast and density to the viewer they do not
match each other or an industry standard. On the other hand, we
calibrate our printing equipment to a very tight standard several times
per day. To get the most from our prints you must adjust your display to
a standard to accurately view the pictures.
We are currently running the lab in an Adobe RGB 98
color space. There are wider color spaces but, this is the most
widely used. To get the finest prints make sure your camera is custom
white balanced to the scene and you are in a sRGB or Adobe RGB
98 color space (if your camera has these settings available). We do
monitor and correct images that we feel would not make an acceptable
print, however if you wish to have tighter control you will need to
adjust your images with a calibrated display.
Display Calibration:
There are 2 ways to balance your system to show the correct color,
contrast and density so our prints will more accurately match your
display.
Display Calibrator Device: (best most accurate way)
There is a device that attaches directly to your display and measures
the color, contrast and density and then through
software adjusts the display. It can be found at
Spyder follow the instructions with the device.
Visual Display Calibration: (simple but not as accurate)
We have provided a test color calibration image on this page to help
balance your display to a standard print produced in the sRGB space. We
suggest you request a print of the chart with your order by clicking on
the link below.
Once you have received the print make sure the lighting around your
display and the light hitting the print are consistent (no open windows,
etc). View the print and this page together and adjust your display
settings until the display comes as close to the print as possible. When
viewing the print or display do not fix your eyes on either one for more
than 2 seconds as your eyes built-in color management will begin to
correct the images in your mind.
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