rrhyno Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Hi Damien, My apologies if you have answered this question, I'm still very much learning in regards to calibration. Which calibration device would you recommend for a MacBook Air with M1 chip, retina display? Ive been looking at the Spyder X Pro & Spyder X Elite. Is there one recommended more over the other for this laptop, or another one you would recommend? My prints came back darker than whats on my screen, and the colour seems slightly off. My screen colour profile is currently set to Colour LCD. Thank you for your time, Rachael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I've read that the Spyders can't calibrated the M1s at all. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253440632 I don't know if that's still the case. But if it is, then you'll need to look at the X-Rite devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Thank you for your prompt response. Do you know another brand that works for a MacBook Air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Yes, X-Rite, exactly as I said. https://www.damiensymonds.net/which-monitor-calibrator-to-buy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Oops sorry. Misread your response. Is this the correct one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 That's a good one, yes. But make sure you do your own research, to make sure it works with your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Thank you for your help. I’ve done some research and this is what I can find, does it appear that it will work with my MacBook Air? My display is 2560 x 1600 and version 15.0. Thank you for your time and help, Rachael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Yep, should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Great! I will order that one, and let you know how it goes! Thank you so much for your help! Rachael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Just placed an order for it! Would you be able to give me your thoughts on my workspace? I’ve read your article about ambient light, which is something I honestly never even thought of. I’ve been trying to make our basement the only place to edit to stay consistent, as we hardly get any natural light through the one window down here, so it’s the closest I can get to a “windowless nook”. Our basement has two light fixtures, each with 3 5000k daylight bulbs in them. The lights are able to turn in different directions as well. I’ll attach some photos of my set up below, and would greatly appreciate your thoughts and what I should change. Don't mind the mess, kids, and we run another business, so it’s an all in one playroom/workspace. Thanks again! Rachael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I wish your bulbs gave a broader "spread of light" if you know what I mean. Very directional light like that can be problematic. But it looks like you've chosen the best position in the circumstances. Lights above your head is ideal, and the wall is nice and neutral in colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Yes I totally understand what you mean. Unfortunately it’s not the best lighting down here, but this is the best we’ve got! Thank you for your input! I’ll keep it as is! I’ll touch base when the calibrated arrives! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hi Damien! I received my calibrater and followed your instructions. Everything seems pretty bang on, however reds, and oranges appear to be a little more saturated on my screen. Just wondering if this common as I know they won’t be identical, but it seems very close! Thank you! Rachael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hi Rachael, is it all reds and oranges, or only the richer ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 I had printed a couple photos where the client was wearing red, and when seeing if they matched to the prints the reds on the screen seemed more saturated than the actual print. Not by a ton, but noticeable for me. Another photo was of my nephew and he has darker skin, which is being recognized as orange when editing. On the screen he looks more saturated than on the print if that makes sense. Like I said, it’s not a huge amount of I do notice it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Forgot to add, I did need to re calibrate as my prints were warmer than my screen. I followed your instructions with the screen temp divided by 100, and the prints matched much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 This sounds quite normal. See if your lab provides a soft-proofing profile. https://www.damiensymonds.net/2010/03/bit-about-soft-proofing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrhyno Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Excellent, will do! Overall, I am very pleased with the results and appreciate all of your help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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