Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Fig. 3-5
The Monitor
Evaluation screen in
MonacoOPTIX evaluates
each profile session and
produces a handy graph to
show the change in the
display behavior over time.
Optix Pro labeled version, which is a bit more expensive, is the software
I'd recommend due to some necessary and useful features. For example,
in the advanced mode there is the ability to set specific luminance, create
either LUT or Matrix profiles, adjust curves (like Spyder2PRO you should
avoid using this feature), and remind the user when to recalibrate. One
of the slickest features is the Monitor Evaluation screen, seen in Fig. 3-
5. As the user calibrates and profiles using the Optix software, a plot of
the changes over the course of time can be seen. This is a useful tool for
evaluating the display and its ability to hold calibration.
Like GretagMacbeth, X-Rite produces a higher end package called
MonacoPROFILER, which supports display calibration and profiling using
a number of additional instruments (see Fig. 3-6). MonacoOPTIX does
support a number of instruments including the Eye-One Pro Spec-
trophotometer as well as a number of X-Rite manufactured devices. At
this time, MonacoOPTIX and MonacoPROFILER share the same feature
sets for display calibration and profiling. These products can all deal with
a dual display system, so if you are working with a second display for
Photoshop palettes, you can calibrate and profile that display if you feel
that is necessary.
There are other display calibration products on the market from com-
panies such as Fuji, ICS, Heidelberg, QPI, and others.
What to Set and What to Expect
If you are working with a CRT display, be sure to allow it to warm up
for 30 to 45 minutes before calibrating. LCDs need 10 to 15 minutes.
