hardware calibration

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Jinra321

Discussion Starter · Nov 23, 2009

so i hear a lot about the spyder calibration tool where you stick that device onto the center of your screen and a magic genie comes out and makes your colors awesome.

I was wondering how that worked, does it physically change your monitor specs? I mean if I calibrated with my PC using a spyder, would the changes be in effect if i say, use my ps3? or hook it up to any other computer?

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Riou

· #2 · Nov 23, 2009

It calibrates the gamma so it will match certain color standards like sRGB. It is more for color proofing so your prints will better match what you see on your screen.

If the monitor sucks, it will look better but it is not going to turn a $100 monitor into a $1000 one.

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tK FuRY

· #3 · Nov 23, 2009

No it changes the ICC profile for the monitor. I use a Spyder2PRO for my monitors because I NEED to have correct colors for prints.

It wouldn't affect any other input devices, only the PC since it has the profile.

You may notice whites are whiter on a non pc input device, if you do as the program says (Adjust the RGB values so your red green and blue equal to a low difference.)

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moward

· #4 · Nov 23, 2009

I use the Spyder 3 pro, the main purpose is to achieve neutral colours that are balanced.

This actually means that colours often end up looking a lot warmer and less vibrant than the default out of the box monitor settings. This is ideal for graphic design work, photography etc, however for watching movies and gaming you may want settings with a little more punch.

Generally the calibration process involves adjusting the brightness, contrast & gamma on the monitor, the software then adjusts the output to the monitor to suit the target profile.

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Riou

· #5 · Nov 23, 2009

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Originally Posted by tK FuRY

No it changes the ICC profile for the monitor.

Which means they do change the gamma don't they? That is how you can change colors right?

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tK FuRY

· #6 · Nov 23, 2009

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Originally Posted by lelouche

Which means they do change the gamma don't they? That is how you can change colors right?

Well technically when you're calibrating the software will give you a few choices (or if you're using the top end version a TON of choices).

Gamma usually is 2.2 for Windows folk, and 1.8 for Mac.

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