Argyll+dispcalGUI is free and the results are better
than what you can get from X-rite or Datasoft software...
-Download and install Argyll + dispcalGUI
DispcalGUI have a new “Zero Install”, I do not like and prefer the manual way...
Both versions are available to download.
-I installed argyll to c:/argyll and dispcalGUI to c:/Argyll/dispcalGUI
(better *not* to use version number for directory name)
-For some instruments Argyll driver must be installed, ColorMunki Display/i1 Display Pro do not need,
Huey maybe not, Spyder 3 need and Spyder 4 I do not know.
To install argyll driver into Windows check here.
How Can I Install Hardware with Unsigned Drivers in Windows 8?
http://ift.tt/1OClGdN
-dispcalGUI should run as administrator (Windows vista/7/8)
Click with the right mouse button over C:/Argyll/dispcalGUI/dispcalGUI.exe go to
Properties>Compatibility> and enable “Run this Program as an administrator”
-First time you run dispcalGUI.exe, go to Menu>File>Locate Argyll CMS executables
point to c:/Argyll/bin (remember, I used NO version in directory name)
-Go to menu>Options and enable Show advanced calibration options
set dispcalGUI like this
Calibration Speed deals with the quality of the readings, LOW is the highest setting, but
may take a LOT of time… If everything is right, LOW gives better results.
Click in “Calibrate & profile”
OBS, Single Curve + Matrix profiles may get better neutrals and Curves + Matrix better colors.
A correction matrix is needed for each type of panel back light like
White LED, CCFL, WCCFL, GB-LED and etc... See here.
For Spyder4 or i1Display/Munki go to menu>tools>Import colormeter corrections>AUTO, then select the proper one in the Correction, also can
try to use the ones from dispcalGUI database, just click in the small Earth icon.
(For the AUTO to work, first you must install the default calibration software from Datacolor or X-rite)
-Put the calibration device over the spot and click in "Start measurement"
-Click in “Whitepoint/White level”
Wait 5 seconds and Click in “Start measurement”
Using the monitor RGB channels, try to make 6500 with the smallest delta(all 3 colored bars with the same size) and
adjust the monitor brightness to +- 120 to 160 cd/m2, as I work into a dim environment I prefer 120 cd/m2, when you
have the desired values, click in “Stop measurement” and “Continue on to calibration”
Notebook users probably will not have the option to change the RGB channels, so just adjust the brightness and
change the Whitepoint to Color Temperature 6500K Daylight.
When the process finish, install the profile...
To verify the result, go to menu Tools>Measurement report
For reference, print some targets in Fine Art quality, check http://ift.tt/1OClGdT
Can also use: (do not forget, human vision is not reliable)
http://ift.tt/1lxfTq6
http://ift.tt/1hT4FOo
http://ift.tt/1FTcHnx
The gradient(view in Photoshop) should be smooth with no clipping in the blacks and no color casts.
The gradient with noise is more forgiving...
Consider reading the quickstart http://ift.tt/1OClGe2
Also look at the review sites like http://ift.tt/1FTcKzA
or http://ift.tt/1OClI5C
to see how they calibrated their units for optimum results.
Complementary information:
Soft proofing - Color Spaces and alike information.
How to choose a good monitor for Photo works
than what you can get from X-rite or Datasoft software...
-Download and install Argyll + dispcalGUI
DispcalGUI have a new “Zero Install”, I do not like and prefer the manual way...
Both versions are available to download.
-I installed argyll to c:/argyll and dispcalGUI to c:/Argyll/dispcalGUI
(better *not* to use version number for directory name)
-For some instruments Argyll driver must be installed, ColorMunki Display/i1 Display Pro do not need,
Huey maybe not, Spyder 3 need and Spyder 4 I do not know.
To install argyll driver into Windows check here.
How Can I Install Hardware with Unsigned Drivers in Windows 8?
http://ift.tt/1OClGdN
-dispcalGUI should run as administrator (Windows vista/7/8)
Click with the right mouse button over C:/Argyll/dispcalGUI/dispcalGUI.exe go to
Properties>Compatibility> and enable “Run this Program as an administrator”
-First time you run dispcalGUI.exe, go to Menu>File>Locate Argyll CMS executables
point to c:/Argyll/bin (remember, I used NO version in directory name)
-Go to menu>Options and enable Show advanced calibration options
set dispcalGUI like this
Calibration Speed deals with the quality of the readings, LOW is the highest setting, but
may take a LOT of time… If everything is right, LOW gives better results.
Click in “Calibrate & profile”
OBS, Single Curve + Matrix profiles may get better neutrals and Curves + Matrix better colors.
A correction matrix is needed for each type of panel back light like
White LED, CCFL, WCCFL, GB-LED and etc... See here.
For Spyder4 or i1Display/Munki go to menu>tools>Import colormeter corrections>AUTO, then select the proper one in the Correction, also can
try to use the ones from dispcalGUI database, just click in the small Earth icon.
(For the AUTO to work, first you must install the default calibration software from Datacolor or X-rite)
-Put the calibration device over the spot and click in "Start measurement"
-Click in “Whitepoint/White level”
Wait 5 seconds and Click in “Start measurement”
Using the monitor RGB channels, try to make 6500 with the smallest delta(all 3 colored bars with the same size) and
adjust the monitor brightness to +- 120 to 160 cd/m2, as I work into a dim environment I prefer 120 cd/m2, when you
have the desired values, click in “Stop measurement” and “Continue on to calibration”
Notebook users probably will not have the option to change the RGB channels, so just adjust the brightness and
change the Whitepoint to Color Temperature 6500K Daylight.
When the process finish, install the profile...
To verify the result, go to menu Tools>Measurement report
For reference, print some targets in Fine Art quality, check http://ift.tt/1OClGdT
Can also use: (do not forget, human vision is not reliable)
http://ift.tt/1lxfTq6
http://ift.tt/1hT4FOo
http://ift.tt/1FTcHnx
The gradient(view in Photoshop) should be smooth with no clipping in the blacks and no color casts.
The gradient with noise is more forgiving...
Consider reading the quickstart http://ift.tt/1OClGe2
Also look at the review sites like http://ift.tt/1FTcKzA
or http://ift.tt/1OClI5C
to see how they calibrated their units for optimum results.
Complementary information:
Soft proofing - Color Spaces and alike information.
How to choose a good monitor for Photo works
Calibrating monitor with Argyll+dispcalGUI
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