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Title: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: mrapoc on Dec 12, 2008, 15:49:30
Hey

Just wondering...

Is there anything I can use (free preferably) to configure my monitor and tv (when it comes) for optimal viewing?

I just realised how my monitor is still on factory settings and i figured it would be best to change settings on the monitor than on software (it will be present when i format etc.)


I wanna do the whole works from colour to sharpness (mainly on my tv mind you)

Thanks guys
Its never crossed my mind really
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Rik on Dec 12, 2008, 15:54:17
You can do it by eye, Sam, using a calibration program of the sort included with Photoshop, but by far the best way is a hardware calibration, and the cheapest unit I know to do that is a Pantone Huey.

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=42H7
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: mrapoc on Dec 12, 2008, 16:26:37
Thanks rik

had a quick go at this

http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

my monitor wasnt too bad actually




off for a driving lesson - look out road users  >:D
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Sebby on Dec 12, 2008, 16:28:14
Quote from: mrapoc on Dec 12, 2008, 16:26:37
had a quick go at this

http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

I used that once, very handy. :thumb:
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Rik on Dec 12, 2008, 16:31:26
Quote from: mrapoc on Dec 12, 2008, 16:26:37
off for a driving lesson - look out road users  >:D

Do I need to take cover even at this distance, Sam? ;)
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Inactive on Dec 12, 2008, 16:43:05
The best way to set a TV is surely by eye, no 2 people seem to like the same settings.

I use skin tones, together with the best black to set mine.
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Rik on Dec 12, 2008, 16:52:06
I agree on calibration, In, the eye is the best tool for TVs, where only the subjective view matters.
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: vitriol on Dec 12, 2008, 17:32:53
THX mastered DVD's i.e Star Wars have basic video and audio tuning calibration tests on them, just look for the THX logo and click on it.  I used it and it looks pretty good when you've finished.
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: talos2 on Dec 12, 2008, 17:46:30
Do it by eye, but dont forget your glasses
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Rik on Dec 12, 2008, 17:50:47
Sun? ;D
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: talos2 on Dec 12, 2008, 17:54:01
Eye Rik Eye ::) ;D
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Rik on Dec 12, 2008, 18:00:52
 :lol:
Title: Re: Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV
Post by: Steve on Dec 12, 2008, 20:32:51
Quote from: Inactive on Dec 12, 2008, 16:43:05
The best way to set a TV is surely by eye, no 2 people seem to like the same settings.

I use skin tones, together with the best black to set mine.

If you have a chance to look at "Which" they provide the optimal settings (in their opinion) for the TV's they've tested.