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Editing Question - screen angle???
I have a feeling this is not the best place to ask, but I don't know
where is ‹ and I hope I can ask the question in a way which makes sense to you: When I view a pic on my screen (typically in Macintosh's iPhoto or in its Preview app), it will look different (the lightness/darkness, brightness) depending on the angle at which I tilt my laptop screen. Assume that I view the pics at the angle at which my screen is usually/normally tilted for my use ‹ a little more than 90°. If I adjust the picture to look good to me at that angle, it is going to look different (generally lighter, overexposed) if the screen is tilted forward to 90°. What's the most "real" for printing purposes? If the picture is printed based on the tilted adjustment, it's going to look overexposed, I'm thinking, but viewing them on screen is what I mostly do. Tell me you think you understand what the heck I'm asking. Thanking you for your patience -- and a pointer to a more appropriate group if one is warranted. -- -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ Dinner at Yummy! 9-15-2007 Pictures included. |
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Editing Question - screen angle???
Melba's Jammin' wrote:
I have a feeling this is not the best place to ask, but I don't know where is ‹ and I hope I can ask the question in a way which makes sense to you: When I view a pic on my screen (typically in Macintosh's iPhoto or in its Preview app), it will look different (the lightness/darkness, brightness) depending on the angle at which I tilt my laptop screen. I think the best way round this is to print out a pic and then stand it next to the scree, tilting the screen til you find the best match. Obviously this could be painful in use but you may also be able to adjust the colours etc on your screen so that they match the printout in your best position, which is probably the best move as then each printout should then match what you see on screen. -- Paul (We won't die of devotion) ------------------------------------------------------- Stop and Look http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/ |
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Editing Question - screen angle???
I feel that looking at the screen at a 90 degree angle would be best.
You should also check the contrast and color setting of your laptop to make sure that the settings are correct. That could have a big impact on how the photo looks on the screen. I don't know how to do that that on a Mac. Note: I am not talk about any high end color management products here. The idea is just to get your settings close. Good luck. William -- Message posted via PhotoKB.com http://www.photokb.com/Uwe/Forums.as...shoot/200709/1 |
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Editing Question - screen angle???
This is a typical problem with laptop LCD screens. The whys are beyond the
topic. Basically, the center of the screen should be at eye level if the laptop is positioned on a desk or tabletop. Nect the four corners of the LCD screen should be approximately equidistant from your eyes/nose, and the plane of the LCD screen should be 90 deg from a line drawn from the center of the screen to your eyes/nose. I adjust the printer to produce a desired result from "standard reference" pictures obtained from the internet. Then, if needed, adjust the display to show a believable representation. Pay attention to the grey scale that is part of some of the reference pictures. http://www.inkjetart.com/custom/ is one of many possible sources for a reference picture. "Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message ... I have a feeling this is not the best place to ask, but I don't know where is and I hope I can ask the question in a way which makes sense to you: When I view a pic on my screen (typically in Macintosh's iPhoto or in its Preview app), it will look different (the lightness/darkness, brightness) depending on the angle at which I tilt my laptop screen. Assume that I view the pics at the angle at which my screen is usually/normally tilted for my use a little more than 90°. If I adjust the picture to look good to me at that angle, it is going to look different (generally lighter, overexposed) if the screen is tilted forward to 90°. What's the most "real" for printing purposes? If the picture is printed based on the tilted adjustment, it's going to look overexposed, I'm thinking, but viewing them on screen is what I mostly do. Tell me you think you understand what the heck I'm asking. Thanking you for your patience -- and a pointer to a more appropriate group if one is warranted. -- -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ Dinner at Yummy! 9-15-2007 Pictures included. |
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