DonnaM Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 What should I look at if I like the color of the monitor after calibrating, but the test print is too cool/blue/green? I've verified that both my camera and PS are in sRGB, so as far as I can tell I'm using the same color profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 I think I figured it out, and it wasn't calibration. While the Working space was set to sRGB, The RGB color management policies was set to "Convert to Working RGB" instead of "Preserve Embedded Profiles" Now to get test prints after re-editing and saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 @DonnaM, that shouldn't be a problem. Have you done this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, Damien Symonds said: @DonnaM, that shouldn't be a problem. Have you done this? Yes, I verified the Document Profile is sRGB IEC61966-2.1 (8bpc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 And that's on the files you sent to the lab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Then you definitely don't need to get new test prints. Your job is simply to make your screen match the prints you already have. But yes, you must make sure your Photoshop Color Settings are on "North America General Purpose 2" the way they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 hours ago, DonnaM said: What should I look at if I like the color of the monitor after calibrating If the monitor doesn't match the prints, you cannot like it, period. Fix the screen to match the prints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, Damien Symonds said: If the monitor doesn't match the prints, you cannot like it, period. Fix the screen to match the prints. Thank you, what changes do I need to make then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 I ran the calibration again, and added in the RGB settings (My monitor has brightness, contrast and RGB settings I can control). The print and screen almost match now, screen still has a little more red and brightness than print. The White Point is at 5181K and Luminance is at 78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Hang on ... does that mean you were following the wrong instructions at first? These are the ones to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Damien Symonds said: Hang on ... does that mean you were following the wrong instructions at first? I guess so! doh. I followed the tutorial and redid the calibration again. The color matches the test print pretty close, but the screen is a bit brighter, even testing at 80. I can edit brighter to compensate, but my monitor is pretty dark now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 No, calibrate again at 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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