Monitor Calibration
Hi Tim,
These replies are all on the right track. Monitor calibration and profiling (if you want to match monitor RGB color to print CMYK), is quite easy these days, especially if you have a good monitor like the Apple (which I think are Sony). You do need a measuring device such as the brands mentioned but one not mentioned is the new 'Color Munki' from X-Rite which is surprisingly good for small $$$. Most will come with the software to calibrate your monitor, but be aware that viewing conditions will affect the way colour appears. If you work near a window, the light will change depending on time of day. If you work under fluroescent lights, are they daylight or not? Even a red wall will reflect light in such a way it will affect colour on a monitor, so keep consistant and as neutral as possible; ideally in a darkened environment where only the light from the monitor matters.
Last, keep calibrating! Daily if colour is critical. Monitors drift and need to be kept within the parameters desired.
Happy profiling!
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