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Color Problems?
Try Calibrating Your Monitor
If this sounds familiar then listen in...
Firstly, you're not the only one. Infact you are in very good company. It's something I get asked about often "why don't my photos on my monitor match what gets printed out?"
My first response is normally "have you calibrated your monitor?"
99% of the time the answer is "NO"! hmmm isn't that interesting?!
So how do you calibrate your monitor?
Well that's a good question and depending on your budget and need to have consistent color in your work flow you may settle for the free option that comes with Photoshop - Adobe Gamma or if you have a budget for it go for a dedicated Hardward solution.
The free calibration tool Adobe Gamma is OK. It's better than nothing but for anyone serious about color management this will not suffice.
For a very good monitor calibration system you now only need to spend anywhere from $160 USD for the Pantone Eye One solution or just over $250 USD for the Gretag Macbeth Eye One Display 2 Solution.
I personally use the Gretag Macbeth system and find it VERY easy to use, it's quick and gives a great result. I have been very happy with the results I've had from using it so I can safely recommend it.
So if you're finding that your prints are not looking anything like what your seeing on your monitor - consider having your monitor professionally calibrated, or invest a small amount to know that your monitor is calibrated correctly.
Kind Regards,
Shane Goldberg
Adobe Certified Expert, Photoshop CS2
CEO
ProPhotoSecrets.com
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