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mac gamma settings for print preview

I SimoniusI Simonius Registered Users Posts: 1,034 Major grins
edited October 29, 2006 in SmugMug Pro Sales Support
Hi

How to best visualise how prints will come out from my Mac?

Should I set the gamma to 2.2 like a PC or is the AppleMac default best

I'm using an 20" Apple LCD if that's relevant

thanks
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    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2006
    Simon King wrote:
    Hi

    How to best visualise how prints will come out from my Mac?

    Should I set the gamma to 2.2 like a PC or is the AppleMac default best

    I'm using an 20" Apple LCD if that's relevant

    thanks
    2.2
    And, have a go at our Calibration Help Page.

    http://www.smugmug.com/help/display-color
    Andy

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    I SimoniusI Simonius Registered Users Posts: 1,034 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    2.2
    And, have a go at our Calibration Help Page.

    http://www.smugmug.com/help/display-color

    OH sorry don't know how I missed it - in a hurry as usual
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    I SimoniusI Simonius Registered Users Posts: 1,034 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2006
    can you tell me about the "preserve colour numbers' check box in the Photoshop window?

    The pic looks better on the monitor with that OFF, but it was on by default
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    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2006
    Simon King wrote:
    can you tell me about the "preserve colour numbers' check box in the Photoshop window?

    The pic looks better on the monitor with that OFF, but it was on by default
    screenshot please?
    Andy

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    I SimoniusI Simonius Registered Users Posts: 1,034 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    screenshot please?
    one with it on and one off

    Hmm image uploading not working at the moment just hangs (10 mins so far) will try again in a bit

    I often find that at about this time in te morn 11am ish the internet slows to a crawl - tried again but still can't upload yet - so waiting again...
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    I SimoniusI Simonius Registered Users Posts: 1,034 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2006
    image uploading won't work
    can't upload screenshots- what am I doing wrong?
    Image format jpg, size, 636 longest side, 88kb size
    Veni-Vidi-Snappii
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    I SimoniusI Simonius Registered Users Posts: 1,034 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2006
    here we go..
    again

    (something funny happening with my connection by the look of how long it takes)
    Veni-Vidi-Snappii
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    I SimoniusI Simonius Registered Users Posts: 1,034 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2006
    one off one on
    one with the box ticked one with it off
    -see how image is darker (more contrast???) with it off
    Veni-Vidi-Snappii
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    StustaffStustaff Registered Users Posts: 680 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2006
    Sorry in advance hope im not hijacking!

    Andy is there the chance of smugmug giving out what settings I should have my display set to on my mac for getting most realistic prints?

    I know that would be impossible on a PC but seeing as a powerbook or in my case ibook have a set screen graphics card etc shouldnt it be possible to say what are THE right settings for each machine? in terms of gamma brightness ect ect?
    Trapped in my bedroom taking pictures...did i say bedroom? i meant studio!

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    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2006
    Stustaff wrote:
    Sorry in advance hope im not hijacking!

    Andy is there the chance of smugmug giving out what settings I should have my display set to on my mac for getting most realistic prints?

    I know that would be impossible on a PC but seeing as a powerbook or in my case ibook have a set screen graphics card etc shouldnt it be possible to say what are THE right settings for each machine? in terms of gamma brightness ect ect?
    No, that's not possible - as machines and local conditions vary - but you sould calibrate. I really recommend the Huey - can't beat the price, either :D

    http://www.smugmug.com/help/display-color
    link also at the bottom of that page.
    Andy

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