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Hi Brian, Thank you for replying. I have since found out that the MRW-G2 is designed specifically for CFexpress Type A cards and is not compatible with standard SD Sony Tough cards. The fix: Format the card in-camera via the Sony A7 IV menu. Thank you. I appreciate your time to respond. Regards, Tania

How about this one https://computerlounge.co.nz/products/alta-rtx-5070-ryzen-7-5700x-gaming-pc?variant=52307129336180

Michelle! STOP USING FUCKING MILLERS.

Sorry, my questions are random lol! This is what Miller's prefers, so the North American purpose 2 or whatever it is changes to custom, is this an issue that you know of? Below is a picture of what these specific settings to be.

Oh, I also wanted to ask if anything has changed with setting up Photoshop? I have your article or Damien's on how to set it up. I'm about to upgrade to PS 2025 and want to ensure that my settings remain the same. Thanks so much!

I do know a bit about labs and how they work from the film days. A Loooong time ago... LOL... I used to work at a Riz Camera back in my early twenties, and they constantly calibrated and performed regular maintenance. Versus Walgreens, which rarely changed out the chemicals, so you know how that goes, lol! I use Shootproof for my clients. And tried all the labs except one or two, but I liked Miller's better. Have my settings in PS according to their specs. I will be talking to them on Monday about my issues. I wish they had CPQ as a choice.

You should be able to do an in-place upgrade, or are you replacing the server? Personally, I haven't played with Servers and Domain Networks since Server 2019 (Before COVID.) I'm also the type to install fresh and updated copies of software and then manually migrate data over from one server to the new via an Ethernet connection. This way I can always go back in time and start again. I would never use a Sync Program to migrate to a new Server. Hell, I don't even bother with the built-in migration tools. But that's just me. To answer your question, GoodSync keeps popping up with Google. I'd start there.

Hmm... Have you tried getting samples from different printers? I know, I know "...BUT MILLER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AMAZING!!!!! " *Sigh* You'd be surprised on how machines don't get routine maintenance. Or have qualified people trained to fix them. I know...I'm in the business as my day job. I can't tell you how many times I've been told to, "Just go fix it..." and I had no idea the product existed in the first place, but I'm expected to make it work. Bonus Points: Having to train a customer on how to use it by watching a YouTube Tutorial Video 5 min before walking through the door. (I'm dead serious.) Fortunately, it's mostly folding machines and shredders, and not something like a printing machine. But trust me, companies don't like training...that costs money. They rather get the money for the service contract and figure it out later. So before you throw your hands up, I want you to pick 5 different new printing places and get some test prints back. You might find that a particular company works better color-wise with your new Mac, even thought you've "Always used Company X." I personally like CPQ.com. But I will say, a little color goes a long way with them and D55 matches the best. Not only are you going to submit photos of what you normally shoot, I want you to do general stuff too. Black & Whites, Landscapes, Macro. All sorts of things. See which works overall. Personally, I feel that 90%-95% matching is the best compromise, and a realistic scenario. You will never get 100% matching. If you do, great...you just have bragging rights. You want things to be close, and predictable, plus keeping your monitor consistent over the years.

Yep.

From windows server 2019 to windows server 2022

I just found it in folders! buried but there. I guess when I showed "library" it became available. It use to be outside of library and showing as a folder. I guess that might be as good as it will get.

I have COVID and haven't been able to focus/follow this. I had managed to get it into "favorites" by dragging dropping it from somewhere. Can't remember now how (google did it). But is there a way to get it back into "Folders". I use folders because I like to see all the folders in the left so I can move easier around them. Also can I just delete that original "NancyAbby" that shows in users? If I delete it, can I then rename the "NancyAbby 1" user to NancyAbby? It isn't the "dropbox folder" I want to change but the "user name". "it" is referring to my computer. I didn't mean change the dropbox folder name.

I have the Apple Studio Display with my Mac mini M2 pro, and I also purchased the Calibrated Color Checker Pro new. So both are almost two years old. I'm shit out of luck then !

Unfortunately, Macs do not like 4K. Things like text SUCK on Macs at 4K. The only Display that looks decent, which gives you the "Apple Experience" with the M1 - M4 Line of Macs is the Apple Studio Display. Yes, it's $1600. Yes, Apple does this on purpose. I just want to clarify, this is the Display you currently have or do you have the Apple Display Pro XDR that's about 5 years old? Displays do change over time, and yours might be due for replacement. That's why Calibration is so important, not only do shoot for accurate colors, but you also want to be made aware if your Display starts fading due to age. But before you go out blowing all sorts of money, we might want to replace your Calibrator. Chances are, if your Calibrator is about 5 years old as well, it's likely not going to play well with Apple's modern Studio Display. So you are gonna have to buy one anyways. Let me know specifically which display you have.

Another "Meh" from me. I like NVIDIA Cards with Photoshop, they even have the NVIDIA Studio Drivers that are designed to work with Adobe's Products. I'm also thinking Ryzen 7 or better. While that video card should work, it's not "vetted" because it's so new.

Thank you once again Brian. Man this really is a different area for me. My local computer store suggested this one as an alternative: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/WKSGGPC50360/GGPC-Powered-By-Asus-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-Gaming-PC It's just numbers to me. The passmark list doesn't have either of the graphics cards on it so that's not helping my confusion 🤣 I definitely want 64gb ram and more than 1tb of storage. my poor wee laptop is 1tb and it's just not enough. I'm working off external drives to help it keep up.

I tried the GB-LED setting this evening, and I think the screen looks better. Not as warm. Prints match a tad better. I'm about to edit a session that is mostly pink and white, which makes it super difficult to see colors correctly due to the warm screen. I may consider a new non-Apple monitor if I can with the Mac mini. I'm just not in the budget for it right now.

Apple switched over to GB-LED Screens in 2015, and as far as I know, they are still GB-LED. I know my 2017 27" iMac has one.

What type of Servers are you migrating? What OS are they running? Are any Windows Domain Controllers? Do you have experienced IT Staff to accomplish these tasks? How many servers are we talking?

We need an Enterprise sync tool for migrating servers , what do you recommend from these? I read about Goodsync and Gs Richcopy 360 , look good but I do not have experince with it

Fantastic - Thanks so much Brian.

I have the regular Apple Display, not the XDR, but it doesn't matter though lol Yes, it's too cool at d65 but it's so easy on the eyes and to edit .With the d50 setting, it's so warm and dull, it's hard to edit on this; everything looks hazy. I'll try the GB-LED option! Maybe that will help some.

It's always been the same. I've not changed anything in a few years. LIght bulbs are white 6500k

Try this: Open Finder Click the Finder Window to make sure it's selected. Press CMD+SHIFT+H. This will make sure you are at the "Home" Window / Section. Press CMD+J. This will open your View Options. Check the Box next to "Show Library Folder." Then close the Window / Box. Now while in Bridge, navigate to Computer >> Users >> Your Profile Name >> Cloud Storage. There should be a Pop-up Box asking for Access to Dropbox or any other Cloud Service Folders. Tell it Yes/OK. Then Right Click on the Dropbox-Personal (or whatever it's called,) AND ADD THE DROPBOX FOLDER TO YOUR FAVORITES IN BRIDGE. That should take care of things. Since I use OneDrive, and not DropBox, this is the example I can give you. Yours will probably say DropBox. (Whatever the folder was called. No, I wouldn't change the DropBox Folder's Default Name, leave it alone.) Minimize Bridge and close out any Finder Windows / Boxes.

You are the 1st person that has asked about the Apple Display Pro XDR, and unfortunately...I don't have any real experience with it. I know the default White Point is D65, according to Apple, but I find that too cool. Personally, I'm using D55 on My 27" iMac and it matches my prints very well. I will say this...if you have the option to choose which Display Panel Type in your Calibration Software, look for GB-LED. If you choose the wrong one, you will get weird...and usually frustrating, results.