Special Monitor Calibration for Images

Color of every monitor differs from one another. This is due to the default settings that are organized differently in each of the system. Variation in their color is the result of its setting only which is not same even in monitors of same model. Calibration manages the standard color display by directing attempts towards the settings of monitor. It helps in preventing images that often look different in different monitors. Monitor calibration device is embedded inside the monitor that can be used for adjustments or else an external tool can also assist which is in the form of software known as “Mac” or “Monitor Calibrator”, also recognized as Adobe Gamma (PC).

While using CRT monitors, care is to be maintained before the start up of calibration process. Let the image stabilize after switching on the monitor which should be left for around half an hour. Then the calibration software should be used for setting the contrast, brightness, color temperature and gamma settings of the monitor. Appearance of the image would be similar on any calibrated screen and your screen. Monitor calibration ensures that the prints developed by you would be similar to the image on screen. In case of an accurate profile printer, the appearance would enhance in a better way.

If you are using Macintosh OSX, then move in this order, “System Preferences > Displays > Color > Calibrate”. In case its Windows Operating system, then go for ‘Adobe Gamma’ software that can be located in control panel. After selecting it from there, your ‘Target White Point’ (also named as ‘Target White Point’ or ‘Hardware White Point’ or ‘Adjusted White Point’) should be adjusted at 6500. Software is a guide to the user for making adjustments. Lately calibrated settings in monitor should be stored after the completion of process with a separate profile name. Keep a check over the date on which the calibration process is carried out. Repeat the process after duration of 6 months.