Comments on: Color calibration – not for the night owl

By: turgan

turgan — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:40:03 +0000

hi Greg,

So is changing the lights the only option? Even if the light changes through the day, the device can help you update your computer’s settings…

although a sensor that measures color temperature sounds rather expensive:

https://secure15.prohosting.com/~a0028094/gossen_color_pro_3f.htm

By: Greg Reinacker

Greg Reinacker — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:02:12 +0000

Turgan – it’s possible…but I’m not sure you’d _want_ to calibrate your monitor for changes in ambient light. This would change throughout the day…and plus, you’d be seeing the image as it would look printed in the current lighting, rather than what it would look like under daylight.

By: turgan

turgan — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:56:49 +0000

this is a good piece. do you think this problem could have been solved if the colorimeters for monitor calibration also had a sensor on their back which measured outside environment and adjusted the monitor according to that?

By: 3 1/2 of 50

3 1/2 of 50 — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 05:36:46 +0000

“Full-spectrum lighting, here I come! Either that, or leave work earlier when it’s still daylight…”

hahahahaahhahahahahahahah and ha! If I stay you stay!

By: John

John — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 02:22:49 +0000

Make sure you get Daylight Balance Full spectrum Flourescent tubes if you plan to work at night. Just changing out your incandescent bulbs with the “full” spectrum bulbs won’t do – you’ll have an even tougher time getting color to match. I converted my entire work space to use Daylight Balance Flourescent Tubes (using High Performance shop lights) and I can now work at any time of day. This is great when you get a creative itch you need to scratch. Good luck!