Thank You...
I will look into "Wiziwyg" from Praxisoft or its other products...
pm.

"bxf" wrote:

> I cannot comment on the accuracy obtained with the Nokia monitor test.
> My own experience with calibration tools delivered with my monitor is
> not positive.
>
> Color Management is a complex subject, but it is overkill in the
> context of watching DVDs. That is, it is important for the purposes of
> matching the printed image to the one displayed on the monitor, but
> this precision is not required just for watching DVDs. Hence, you don't
> need to get into the subject of Color Management. If you wish to do so,
> there is an endless amount of info on the web.
>
> Since we don't need great precision, we don't need any of the hardware
> tools that one would use to perform calibration for critical purposes.
> Whereas calibration tools that rely on visual feedback from the user
> are not considered reliable by professional standards, it is safe to
> say that they are suitable for the intended purpose. From my limited
> experience with a few such tools, I would recommend "Wiziwyg", from
> Praxisoft. They have (or at least used to have) a free version that you
> can download and use to calibrate your monitor by eye. This will be
> more than adequate for non-critical photo work. The technique is
> similar to the one used by Adobe Gamma (Photoshop), but I find that it
> is easier to make fine adjustments with "Wiziwyg", and it is easier to
> use.
>
> If you are doing any photo printing then you may want to look more into
> Color Management and device profiling. This can be somewhat complex,
> but, depending on the degree of precision one requires, can be very
> useful.
>
> B.
>
>
> ptmx2 wrote:
> > I will take that bit of advice, but I want to ask another question or two.
> > I have a NOKIA monitor test that helps the user set contrast,brighness,
> > moire, etc. It is all a bit subjective based on the viewer and the physical
> > setting of the display.
> >
> > However, you mentioned matching industry standards. Please be more specific
> > as I am interesting in knowing more about your suggestion. FYI, I have a 19"
> > iiYama CRT monitor, a bit old, model MA901U, but I am am very pleased with it
> > in every way. It has more than the standard fair of adjustments, but no all.
> > I would appreciate further advice or information on your suggesting regarding
> > calibration of the monitor.
> >
> > thank you.
> > pm
> >
> > "bxf" wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Although I did at some time in the past, I don't use WMP to play DVDs
> > > at present so I am unable to appreciate your problem. I just wanted to
> > > make the following "gentle" comment - this is not a lecture: I have
> > > played DVDs using at least five different players, using at least five
> > > different decoders, and I never had the urge to fiddle with the video
> > > settings. Of course, your taste could be different from mine, but my
> > > point is that if you have not already done so, prehaps you need to
> > > calibrate your monitor so that the settings match industry standards.
> > > Just a thought.
> > >
> > >
>
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