Expert: Glen Demers - 2/13/2011

Question
I am using two 22in Samsung monitors, res 1680x1050, I also use a 42in Panasonic plasma TV as a third monitor, res 1366x768 (this is the recommended res determined by the computer). My problem is that if I edit a picture (Photoshop cs5) on the monitor, it looks too dark and contrasty on the TV. If I edit on the TV it looks too flat and deem on the Monitor. What is the "right" way to work in a situation like that? Which is more accurate?

Thank you for your help

Answer
Hi Guy,

You'll need to calibrate your monitors so they are all displaying the same range of colors and contrast. The easiest way to do this is with the Spyder. You hang it onto the screen and run the calibration software and it builds a profile of each monitor. The latest version will calibrate the large screen TV's as well as computer monitors.

http://spyder.datacolor.com/index_us.php

Hope this helps,
Glen Demers
Adobe Certified Expert, Photoshop 7
Prepress Technician, Best Printing Online
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