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When colors go bad, the first fix is monitor calibration

Over time, the colors that monitors produce can change ever so subtly. Yes, even LED monitors. It is easier to recognize on multiple monitor setups since you have a direct comparison. Whether viewing on my Apple LED monitors at my workstation or my Dell LED monitors at home (all set

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Color coordinate your photoshoot with ColorReader EZ

Matching colors for a photoshoot has gotten a lot easier thanks to ColorReader EZ by Datacolor. This pocket-size device lets you scan colors from a flat surface and accurately matches the color. This helps take the guesswork out of choosing accessories and background papers to match your subject’s outfit or

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Get started calibrating your monitor with the SpyderX

An uncalibrated computer monitor makes it difficult to properly edit images. You see nice colors and a properly exposed image, but when you view the image on another monitor or your phone, the colors and exposure don’t look the same. This can get very frustrating, especially if you plan on

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SpyderX Photo Kit takes the guesswork out of calibration

Accurate colors matter. You spend huge amounts of time getting your images, videos and designs to be perfect, so you need to ensure your colors have the best chance of being viewed perfectly. If you are working with inaccurate color, with multiple designers or with printers, spending a little time

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Are women better at judging color?

In this post, I’m going to dive into how men and women are wired differently when it comes to judging color. If you’ve ever found yourself in the paint store with the opposite sex debating on whether a certain color is “laguna blue” or a lighter “turquoise,” there is actually

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Combining the SpyderCHECKR with the SpyderCUBE for high-end results

The Datacolor SpyderX Capture Pro bundle comes with four tools designed to help you attain professional-level color accuracy and focus in your studio hardware. The SpyderLENSCAL, SpyderCHECKR, SpyderCUBE and SpyderX Elite are packaged together to assist you with calibrating your camera, computer monitor and post-processing software. Two of the products,

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