#Imaging Colorimeter

[sirfrogsworth]

I got a screen calibrator thingie.

I'm starting to edit photos for actual clients and if they are going to be printing any of these images I have to make sure my display is as accurate as possible.

I went through and looked at all of my recent edits to see if any of them were egregiously out of whack except for that one weird photo of the red baby that seems to only be red on my Samsung phone. Thankfully everything else looked close to how I intended. So that is a relief.

Color accuracy used to be a much worse problem. In the old days you could look at identical displays from the same company and they would have completely different colors. But now with the exception of the cheapest of the cheap, every display in the last 5 years is calibrated at the factory. Though TVs are a mixed bag because the "standard" or "vivid" modes are usually set as default so they stand out in stores and most people don't know to change that to the cinema or movie mode to get the accurate colors.

Oh, and did you know the ambient light can affect color accuracy too? So if you aren't looking at my images in a darkened room then your eyeballs could be seeing them way different than my intentions.

Makes me want to pull my hair out.

From now on you all have to come over to my house when I publish an image. We'll have a little viewing party and I will bake everyone cookies and we'll head to the basement and turn out the lights and you can be all, "That baby is the perfect amount of red."

I think going forward I will adjust according to my calibrated screen and if my colors look funky on your device I can just say, "Not my fault, Datacolor Inc. says your screen sucks. Deal with it."

Actually, I would like to get an iPhone as a reference display.

Combined with my Samsung phone, I'd be able to see how my images look on ~80% of smartphones. And I could be reasonably sure my colors are decent for the majority of folks who see them.

But iPhones be spendy so that will have to wait, as my finances took a sudden infuriating turn recently. But hopefully I can keep getting clients to help me stave off homelessness. You'd think close family would be concerned about something like that. I think I'm just going to choose my family from here on out.

Wow, this post about colorimeters took a dark turn.

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2024 IBC: ASUS Launches ProArt Displays, Laptops, and PCs

IBC 2024

ASUS will exhibit at 2024 IBC under the theme A Glimpse into Tomorrow’s Tech.The ASUS booth will host ProArt Masters’ Talks with industry experts from Adobe, NVIDIA, and Scan Computers, as well as professional filmmaker Bas Goossens, senior trainer Leon Barnard, and Redshark Media co-founder and CEO Matt Gregory.

ASUS will also showcase a variety of cutting-edge technology for professionals at 2024 IBC from September 13-16, 2024, including ProArt Display PA32KCX, the world’s first 8K Mini LED professional monitor; ProArt Display OLED PA32UCDM, which brings 4K QD-OLED to creators; ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV, which has a stunning 5120 x 2880 resolution for unparalleled clarity; and ProArt Display PA32UCE and PA27UCGE, the latest 4K monitors with built-in The latest ASUS AI-powered laptops and workstations will be displayed.

All attendees can experience the future of content creation through hands-on activities and innovative demonstrations.

IBC 2024 Release Date

Be inspired by ProArt at IBC 2024

ProArt Masters’ Talks will feature industry experts at 2024 IBC on September 14 and 15. Distinguished speakers and topics:

Leon Barnard, Team 2 Films senior trainer and workflow specialist, will discuss DaVinci Resolve HDR monitoring.

NVIDIA Enterprise Platform/Studio Tech Marketing Sabour Amirazodi will discuss ASUS ProArt and GeForce RTX GPU-accelerated AI video editing.

Adobe Product Ecosystem Manager Eliza Tan will discuss Adobe Video Ecosystem improvements.

Ministry of Frames director Bas Goossens will help you master 8K video capture and editing.

Generative AI hardware considerations will be discussed by SCAN Computers Director of Collaboration Daniel Parkinson.

RedShark Media Co-Founder and CEO Matt Gregory will discuss 3D volumetrics in virtual production market insights.

Innovation at its best

The new ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCE and PA27UCGE 4K displays feature professional-grade color accuracy. With 98% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, these 32-inch and 27-inch 4K HDR monitors with 600 nits produce vibrant, true colors. Their factory calibration ensures an average ΔE value below one. These two monitors have ASUS LightSync ambient-light and backlight sensors. On starting, the backlight sensor illuminates the screen for bright images and accurate color. The ambient light sensor adjusts the monitor’s color gamut for accurate colors in any setting. Both monitors support HLG and HDR10. ProArt Display PA27UCGE also has a 160Hz refresh rate for pleasant viewing.

The built-in motorized flip colorimeter makes it easy to maintain the displays’ professional-level accuracy over time, and both models feature auto/self-calibration to prevent color variation from disrupting creative workflows. ASUS LuxPixel technology, which includes anti-glare and low-reflection (AGLR) technology, makes ProArt Display PA32UCE and PA27UCGE extremely comfortable to watch. LuxPixel technology lets creators follow their creativity and assure pixel-color fidelity and crisp details for long creative sessions.

Multiple connectivity choices, such as DisplayPort over USB-C with 96W power delivery, HDMI, and a USB hub, enable smooth workflow integration.

ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX, the first 8K HDR Mini LED monitor, is on display at the exhibit. This 32-inch wonder offers 8K resolution (7680 x 4320) and a Delta E value below one for unequaled color fidelity. Participants can color grade 8K material on DaVinci Resolve Panel and preview it on ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX. The creator-focused 4K QD-OLED monitor, ProArt Display OLED PA32UCDM, and ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV have a dazzling 5120 x 2880 resolution and 218 PPI display for unmatched clarity and color accuracy.

ProArt Display PA16USV adds SDI monitors. This 15.6-inch 4K monitor offers 282 PPI with 12G SDI. Real-time previews and playback are possible with its adjustable kickstand, two tripod holes, and VESA wall mount. The ASUS ProArt booth at 2024 IBC will feature a comprehensive on-set workflow demonstration featuring live footage from a RED V-RAPTOR 8K camera, video grading in DaVinci Resolve via NUC, and real-time previews on the ProArt Display PA24US and PA16USV.

ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi

AI-powered technologies aid engineers, designers, videographers, animators, and game developers. ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi may suit these people.This powerful motherboard has cutting-edge features for makers. With its huge bandwidth, lightning-fast speeds, and remarkable power efficiency, next-generation DDR5 RAM accelerates productivity. ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi supports the fastest next-gen SSDs and GPUs via PCIe5.0. This motherboard has two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. They support x8/x8 configurations, letting users use two graphics cards. This board has four M.2 slots, two of which are wired for PCIe 5.0, so creative projects and AI-powered programs can use the quickest transfer speeds.Image credit to ASUS

ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi has many networking possibilities. Marvell AQtion 10G Ethernet ports allow ultra-high-bandwidth access to local network resources like NAS devices. Wi-Fi 7 and Intel 2.5G Ethernet are also supported by this board.

Creators use many workstation peripherals. For such a setup, ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi has two onboard USB4 ports, a wide range of high-speed USB ports, and a header for a front-panel USB 20G port with 30W Quick Charge 4+ and USB Power Delivery 3.0 capable.

Artists need their PC to appear professional to clients. Subdued colors and simple design give ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi a refined, attractive look. It works with all ProArt PC cases, AIO liquid coolers, graphics cards, and more.In addition, trusted partners of the Powered by ASUS program, such as Azerty, Alternate, and Scan, will demonstrate how their builds meet varied creative needs at the ASUS booth.

Attendees at the ASUS booth can view a static demo of the ProArt ecosystem design language, the latest ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi motherboard, and the compact ProArt GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER graphics card for AI content creation workflows.

Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE

The fast, compatible, and stable Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard is ideal for content creation, software development, machine learning, and more. AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-series processors, with up to 96 cores and 32+3+3+3 power stages, provide professionals with the performance they need for cutting-edge applications.Image credit to ASUS

Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE supports a variety of scenarios and industries with inbuilt PCIe power connectors for numerous graphics cards, active cooling on the VRM heatsinks, USB 40Gbps ports, SlimSAS, and BMC. Seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, dual 10G LAN ports, four M.2 slots, two rear USB4 40Gbps Type-C, and SlimSAS NVMe support fast communication.It supports up to 2TB ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory modules (1DPC) and features a robust power and thermal design with power stages with two 8-pin CPU power connectors, large Chipset, M, VRM cooling.Two fan-driven heatsinks with M-2 thermal pad.

Advanced AI laptops for creativity

The 2024 ASUS ProArt AI laptop family empowers regular users, outdoor content makers, and professionals to turn life’s priceless moments into lasting memories. Users can create anywhere, faster, and smarter with the lightweight, sturdy, and powerful laptops.

Copilot+ PCs with ASUS-exclusive StoryCube and MuseTree apps provide smarter and more streamlined creative workflows with fully-local AI on the new ProArt laptops.

ProArt P16 laptop

A compact 14.9mm black chassis and 1.85 kilograms make the 16-inch ProArt P16 a powerhouse for mobile creative. A 50 TOPS NPU in the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU provide 321 TOPS for advanced AI workloads. The RTX 4070 GPU accelerates 2D, 3D, video editing, and streaming applications, including NVIDIA AI products like NVIDIA Broadcast, RTX Video, and ChatRTX.

ProArt PX13 convertible laptop

The 13-inch ProArt PX13 weighs 1.38kg and has a 360° hinge for laptop, tent, stand, or tablet modes. It performs similarly to the P16. Its 3K ASUS Lumina OLED display looks great. Wi-Fi 7, twin 40Gbps USB4 for charging and external displays, HDMI 2.1 FRL, and a UHS-II MicroSD card reader for action-cam transfers are among the I/O connections.

Laptop ProArt PZ13 detaches

The 0.85kg ProArt PZ13 is ultraportable and powerful. A Snapdragon X Plus processor, 3K ASUS Lumina OLED screen, and Copilot+ PC AI are included. Switching between tablet and laptop modes is easy with the detachable keyboard. This gadget is ideal for creative mobility because to its 70Wh battery, IP52 dust and water resistance, and SD slot with microSD adaptor.

Each of these laptops uses AI to deliver top-notch performance for creatives. At IBC 2024, ASUS booth visitors may sample the two new ASUS-exclusive AI apps StoryCube and MuseTree on ProArt notebooks powered by AI NPUs and GPUs. Innovative one-stop smart file management solution StoryCube. It supports importing, exporting, searching, filtering, and cataloging media. AI can distinguish scene types or faces, speeding up footage analysis or searches. Also, an AI-powered smart editing and generative feature can automatically produce engaging videos from files and trim and crop footage and photos in bulk.

Another useful creativity software is MuseTree. ASUS-exclusive generative AI tool can inspire, design, and store resources. It boosts creativity without a cloud connection by using the built-in AI processor to access generative AI.Image credit to ASUS

ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9

Image credit to ASUS

ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9 is a professional workstation with AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-series processors, DDR5 ECC R-DIMM, twin 10G LAN, and up to four NVIDIA Quadro RTX graphics cards Up to four PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, four SATA 6Gb/s connections, 40Gbps and 20Gbps USB Type-C, 2000W Titanium power supply, and ASUS Control Center Express are supported.

A small AI powerhouse: ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI

ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI revolutionizes AI NUC mini-PC technology. It achieves 120 total-platform TOPS using the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor (Series 2) and multi-architecture CPU, GPU, and NPU arrangement. Its strong NPU delivers up to 48 TOPS and triples AI performance for cutting-edge applications compared to earlier Intel processors.

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI, with a system height of 34mm and a sub-0.6L chassis, is ideal for business and edge computing applications because to its excellent performance and space-efficiency. Doubled graphics and revolutionary embedded LPDDR5x design deliver high-speed performance and stability in a variety of IoT applications.

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Laboratory Equipment: Essential Tools for Research and Development

Microscopes are indispensable tools for laboratories as they enable researchers to see structures and features too small for the naked eye. Different types of microscopes like compound, stereo, and electron microscopes allow examination of cells, tissues and various samples at different levels of magnification. Compound microscopes have interchangeable objectives and ocular lenses that provide low to high magnifications from 40X to 1000X. Stereo microscopes give low magnifications from 6X to 120X and are ideal for viewing three-dimensional samples. Electron microscopes have resolutions down to the nanometer level and are crucial for cellular and molecular analysis. Microscopes continue advancing with techniques like fluorescence and confocal microscopy for live cell imaging. Laboratory Equipment: Pipettes and Dispensers Handling small liquid volumes accurately is critical in many experimental procedures. Pipettes available in various fixed and adjustable volumes are used to transfer samples, reagents, drugs and more between tubes, plates or vessels. Manual pipettes come in single channel and multichannel varieties for quickly dispensing set volumes. Electronic pipettes automate repetitive pipetting with adjustable speed and greater reproducibility. Dispensers are also available for liquid handling, dispensing adhesive liquids, organic solvents and even highly viscous materials. Automated liquid handlers are large capital equipment that can pipette thousands of samples in parallel for high throughput experiments. Centrifuges Centrifugation is a fundamental separation technique used across all types of laboratories. Benchtop centrifuges are simple bi-phasic models suitable for routine pelleting of cells, small particles and precipitates. They provide RCFs (relative centrifugal forces) from 1000 to 12000g. Preparative centrifuges have larger rotors and capacities for voluminous sample processing. Ultracentrifuges enable high speed sedimentation by developing enormous RCFs over 100,000g. Models for ultracentrifugation employ zonal, swinging bucket or fixed angle rotors depending on the separation goals. Selecting the right centrifuge based on sample type, size and desired separations is key for optimizing results. Laboratory Equipment: Spectrophotometers and Colorimeters Quantifying analytes through detection and measurement of light absorbance or transmittance is done using spectrophotometers and colorimeters. They are indispensable in analytical chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology labs. Single beam spectrophotometers detect absorbance of a sample against a blank reference. Double or triple beam instruments allow simultaneous measurement of multiple samples and references. Colorimeters are compact single wavelength devices ideal for dedicated absorbance assays. Modern multi-mode readers combine varied features like fluorescence, luminescence, absorbance in a single box for versatility. Automated instruments speed up high throughput absorbance measurements in microplates. Advancements in detector and optic materials continue enhancing sensitivity and accuracy. Laboratory Equipment: Water Purification Systems Pure water is imperative for numerous analytical procedures and as a solvent in chemical reactions. Laboratories install point-of-use or centralized water purification systems to generate different grades of water for their needs. Reverse osmosis systems yield high purity water from tap or well sources. Ion exchange columns further polish RO water to Type I standards. Advanced systems integrate UV oxidation to minimize microbial growth and sub-micron filtration for generating ultra pure or Milli-Q water. Water qualities are certified through resistivity, TOC and particle testing. Laboratories also require simple dispensers of purified water right at the bench. Mobile cart-based purifiers deliver purified water anywhere as needed. Integrated systems optimize space and centralize management of water purification.

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Introduction to ProArt Calibration – Setup and Operation

Color accurate, flexible and awesome

Corrected and cropped displays are an important part of a successful digital workflow for those seeking color perfection. However, display colors degrade over time, so wide gamut displays can exhibit color distortion. ASUS introduces a new solution: ASUS ProArt ™ Calibration that produces accurate, consistent and beautiful colors in a professional monitor.

Light and color change

Asus Proart Calibration stores all color settings profiles on the IC chip of the monitor instead of the PC, so you can connect your monitor to different devices without changing any settings or color changes. At the same time, it reduces the signal distortion between the IC and the display. It's an easy way to refresh your screen to restore brightness and color to your screen. Support type

ProArt Displays: PA32UCX, PA32UCX-K, PA27UCX, PA27UCX-K, PA32UCX-P, PA32UCX-PK, PA32UCG, PA32UCG-K, PA32UCR, PQ22UC, PA32DC.

Colorimeter: i1DisplayPro/i1DisplayProPlus,Datacolor Spyder 5/Spyder X,Klein K10

Configuration required

Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11 64-bit

How to connect PC to monitor to use ASUS ProArt Calibration

If you want to run the ProArt Calibration software to calibrate the monitor, you must do the following:

1. Image transfer: HDMI / Displayport or USB-C / Thunderbolt can be used

2. Data transfer: Can be connected to the USB-C / thunderbolt port of the monitor through the USB-A to C cable. Click [Enter] to save and enter the configuration data in user mode 1/2 or set mode.

If step 1 does not configure the parameters with the set values, but with your own customized parameters, the custom values ​​for this configuration can be stored in [Custom Target]. If you choose a schedule, you can start setting when you want the schedule to run and whether you want it to repeat weekly or just once.

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Basic principles and characteristics of Luminance meter

A luminance meter can be used in lighting engineering to measure the brightness and color temperature of light sources, allowing for better design and adjustment of lighting schemes. Manufacturers of light sources and emitters can use photometers to verify the performance of their products, ensuring that the brightness and colors meet requirements. In film and television production, photometers can be used to measure the brightness and color accuracy of screens. This is important for adjusting color corrections and ensuring picture quality. Traffic signal lights also need to be evaluated using luminance meter to ensure their brightness and visibility meet safety requirements. LISUN XYL-VI Luminance Photoelectric Colorimeter changes the traditional structure thoroughly, employs the digital X(λ), Y(λ), Z(λ) sensors to replace the traditional analogue sensors, employs the digital signal measurement system to replace the traditional analogue measurement system. The instrument has no analogue unit, thus it is very simple to overcome the zero drift that is impossible to be avoided in traditional colorimeter. The digital sensor has a large dynamic range. Moreover, it possesses strong anti-interference ability and it has high accuracy. XYL-VI_Luminance Colorimeter In the field of architecture, luminance meter can be used to measure the brightness of building facades and interior lighting, allowing for better design and evaluation of lighting effects. Additionally, luminance meter can be used in atmospheric photometry research to measure the intensity and color distribution of light in the atmosphere, providing better understanding of atmospheric optical properties and the impact of atmospheric pollution. LISUN LS-ELF 2D Video Luminance Meter can record 15 frame‘s 2D luminance data per second. Also LS-ELF 2D Video Luminance Meter can record the image while driving 60-80km/h speed. It can be used in many fields as Display, Light pollution, Lighting, Lab, etc. LS-ELF_2D Video Luminance Meter In conclusion, luminance meter serve as essential instruments for measuring light and color in various fields. By using luminance meter, we can accurately measure the brightness and color characteristics of light sources and evaluate and adjust the effectiveness of lighting schemes. Additionally, luminance meter aid manufacturers in verifying the performance of their products, ensuring that the brightness and colors meet requirements. In areas such as film and television production, traffic signals, architecture, and atmospheric photometry, photometers play a crucial role. With ongoing technological advancements, luminance meter will continue to play a significant role in providing us with better lighting and display experiences. The Basic Principle of a Luminance Meter A luminance meter primarily utilizes a pair of light apertures located at a certain distance to receive a fixed solid angle and fixed light flux. This value does not vary with the distance of an object, as long as the surface area of the object is sufficiently large. In order to be able to target the object being measured, an imaging system is commonly used. The measured light source is imaged on the reflecting mirror with a hole (front aperture) through a lens. Part of it is received by the human eye through the reflecting mirror and eyepiece for targeting and monitoring, ensuring that the imaging plane is aligned with the reflecting mirror. The other part of the light passes through the small hole on the reflecting mirror and reaches the V(λ) receiver through the rear aperture. The brightness value is displayed using a pointer or numerical table.  A luminance meter is a commonly used instrument for measuring light and color, widely applied in fields such as chemical analysis laboratories. It measures brightness by utilizing a pair of light apertures with fixed solid angles and fixed light flux to receive light flux. The basic principle is that when the surface area of an object is sufficiently large, the numerical value of received light flux is not influenced by the distance of the object. In order to target the object being measured, an imaging system is commonly used for imaging and monitoring. The brightness value is displayed using a pointer or numerical table. What’s more, if customer from lab who required high accuracy test, LISUN KS-10 series Imaging Luminance and Colorimeter equipped with detector with a resolution of 2 million pixels to 61 million pixels, which provide excellent luminance and chromaticity test solutions. KS-10 Imaging Luminance Colorimeter Characteristics of a Luminance Meter: 1. Utilizes microcomputer control and data processing. 2. Utilizes interference filters as spectrometers and phototubes for photoelectric conversion. 3. Features direct reading of potassium and sodium concentrations, curve fitting, sensitivity drift, automatic calibration, and automatic adjustment of fullness. It also includes functions such as displaying operational errors and printing results. 4. Excellent linear stability and reproducibility, especially suitable for clinical applications. Applications of Luminance meter Luminance meter have wide-ranging applications in various fields. In lighting engineering, photometers are used to measure the brightness and color temperature of light sources in order to design and adjust lighting schemes more effectively. For manufacturers of light sources and lighting devices, photometers can be used to verify the performance of their products and ensure that their brightness and color meet requirements. In film and television production, photometers are used to measure screen brightness and color accuracy for color correction and ensuring image quality. In traffic signals, photometers ensure that the brightness and visibility of lights meet safety requirements. In the field of architecture, Luminance meter can be used to measure the brightness of building facades and indoor lighting to better design and assess lighting effects. Additionally, photometers can also be used in atmospheric photometry studies to measure the intensity and color distribution of light in the atmosphere to better understand atmospheric optical properties and the impact of atmospheric pollution. In summary, luminance meter play an important role in light measurement and color measurement. They can be used to measure the brightness and color characteristics of light sources and evaluate and adjust lighting schemes. At the same time, photometers can help manufacturers verify the performance of their products and ensure that their light sources meet brightness and color requirements. In fields such as film and television production, traffic signals, architecture, and atmospheric photometry, photometers also play crucial roles. With the continuous development of technology, photometers will continue to be applied in various fields, providing people with better lighting and display experiences. Read the full article

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Global Imaging Colorimeters Market presents insights on the current and future industry trends, enabling the readers to identify the products and services, hence driving the revenue growth and profitability. The research report provides a detailed analysis of all the major factors impacting the market on a global and regional scale, including drivers, constraints, threats, challenges, opportunities, and industry-specific trends. Further, the report cites global certainties and endorsements along with downstream and upstream analysis of leading players. The research report comes up with the base year 2021 and the forecast between 2022 and 2028.

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Global Imaging Colorimeters Market is predicted to propel during the coming years more significantly: ken research

Global Imaging Colorimeters Market is predicted to propel during the coming years more significantly: ken research

An imaging colorimeter is a commanding, CCD-or CMOS-based instrument that deliver for greatly augmented productivity associated with ‘spot’ luminance meters and colorimeters. An imaging photometer can determine the illuminance, luminance or the color of millions of points concurrently. In addition, the imaging colorimeters are scientific-grade camera systems structured to make the specific,…

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Imaging Luminancemeter meets the various measurement needs of FPD, backlit keyboards, and LED lighting. RayClouds provides C-Series Imaging Colorimeter and L-Series Imaging Luminancemeter. C-Series Imaging Colorimeter provide excellent luminance and color measurement and L-Series Imaging Luminancemeter is ideal for high precision, high speed luminance measurement. Imaging Luminancemeter is based on a scientific-grade CCD sensor with high resolution. The sensor enables pixel-level measurements of the FPD and measurement of backlight, keyboard characters, automotive panel luminance differences, and high-precision LED luminance and chromaticity measurements. Defects such as luminance spots, dark spots, and light leakage on the display screen can be detected.

http://www.rayclouds.com/products/imaging-colorimeter-and-photometer/

[sirfrogsworth]

I really hope that phrase "it takes money to make money" is true.

I have started taking photo editing gigs. But in order to do them properly I had to purchase some tools to help me.

I got an advanced colorimeter to calibrate all of my displays so I don't have to check my edits on 9 different screens to make sure they hold up. Plus I assume most of my edits will be printed out and you cannot send something to print without an accurate screen.

I mean, you can. There isn't a law against it. But if you want the image on the screen to look anything like what spits out of the printer, ya gotta calibrate.

And I had to buy a $70 software license because I need a single filter Photoshop does not offer. It removes the textured pattern in scanned photos and there is literally no other way to do it.

I feel like I just bought this tool kit...

But I will only be using the smallest Allen wrench.

So the two jobs I've been hired for will amount to $0 in profit.

But I will have these tools available for future jobs and they are only a one-time expense. I just have to make sure these aren't the only two editing gigs I ever book.

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About the flip side, in the event the artist makes the decision to search around or appears to are in touch with an alternative printmaker who is demonstrably producing remarkable custom canvas prints, then the artist is going to likely be gone within a minute. The only means to become certain you are producing probably the most aesthetically appealing inkjet canvas prints, is to test various ink-jet canvases for color gamut, Dmax (optical density), resolution, feel, plus burden . Let's carefully think about every one of these features individually.Color Gamut - During this competitive industry simply offering amazing colour reproduction isn't enough. You need to give the ideal colour reproduction. Although precise color gamut dimension applications, like a Colorimeter or spectrophotometer may and must really be used if obtainable, the naked eye is generally adequate to distinguish an more superior custom canvas image. Publish a color focus on, which consists of a few different color spots, on every inkjet canvas that you are assessing. Use these targets to review each color to pinpoint which inkjet colour produces the very best colour gamut. It is likewise encouraged to print the exact same, vibrant image on each and every canvas and also see which produces the many brilliant colours. To acquire new information on this please Visit Website. D Max - D-Max can be a step of utmost density of the image's shade but more specifically its black density. Again, the most precise measurements can be taken with a densitometer, however, also the nude eye will probably suffice whether that equipment isn't readily available to you. D Max is defined as the blackest when talking paper and inks. Black density is arguably the most discernable characteristic in analyzing the quality of paper, ink, inkjet canvas, and even printmakers by on their own. Thus attaining the blackest black potential are absolutely the absolute most important factor for each and each single delicate art printmaker. In this increasingly competitive industry, like colour gamut, giving great blacks is not enough. You need to give the blackest blacks possible.Resolution - This refers to the smallest discernable dots or pixels, usually measured as dpi or dots per inch. In regard to fine art reproduction, it is a dimension of the"fineness" of depth in a published picture. Resolution can be actually a important characteristic because with out"fineness" and detail, graphic quality is jeopardized. No matter how true your hues will be or how dense the black can be in case the picture appears fuzzy upclose in the place of clean and crisp, you will have appreciably diminished your opportunities promoting that printing as it's going to negatively influence its overall perceived price. This will inhibit the artist by accessing accurate market value for his job, which will cause one of the printmaker to eliminate small business to a competitor who uses a inkjet canvas with superior resolution. It needs to be said that inkjet canvases with excessive texture can also compromise resolution and needs to be averted. The extreme slopes and valleys at the canvas texture can cause ink to"bleed", or so run, that will blur second aspects of an printed image.The best texture of canvas is one that is going to exude a organic inkjet canvas appearance, with no compromising resolution or diminishing the amount of viewable angels in which the artwork could be appreciated. The latter is caused by almost any glossy finish on a custom yarn. The outcome is that a"sparkling" affect caused by light reflecting off of these glistening peaks and valleys of the textured inkjet canvas. Sparkling inkjet canvas prints no longer require on the characteristics of an original painting which causes art users to perceive them as cheap reproductions. In an industry driven by caliber and aesthetic allure, inexpensive reproductions won't market and will probably be detrimental into some printmakers' reputation. All things considered, even should a inkjet canvas is a obvious pioneer in color gamut, D-Max, and resolution, it could have excessive feel that alone can compromise quality. So, texture that is excessive should be tested for by printmakers. This is sometimes done in 2 manners. First, print pictures with depth and search to get a deficiency of crispness and image cleanliness . Secondly, use glossy protecting coating that is post-print or a semi-glossy and look for amazing when light reflects off the area that is coated. It is crucial to stay in your mind that feel is a subjective feature of. Because of printmaker, it is recommended to counsel your customers to earn a feel decision depending upon objective info that could enhance the saleability of the prints as opposed to attempt to appeal to each and every artist's personal preference. Canvas prints that are created to get from your own photos really are a excellent feature in any home. They could capture memories that are precious or exceptional people to get a lifetime.An increasing amount of organizations are promoting the fact they can dispatch your canvas about the same day you get it. Even though this might seem to be a solid feature and excellent customer support, it should be looked at what ways are being over looked on this particular specific hurried manufacturing process.In the process of producing a canvas print in the photo you can find 5 primary actions that all companies really ought to abide by so as to create the perfect canvas printing that you deserve.Every photo acquired must be thoroughly inspected and attention should be awarded into the following areas:The image resolution ought to be assessed to ensure it's sufficient for the desirable canvas size.The image ought to be assessed to be sure the subject will be in focus.The image size needs to be assessed to be certain it is compatible with all the asked canvas size.Any defects in the picture needs to be removed or rectified. Blemishes could possibly be hidden until the image is enlarged to get canvas printing.Eyes needs to really be scrutinized and any red-eyes corrected.Every picture has to be enhanced by expert applications to deliver the most useful effects when canvas printing. Images will probably have to be cropped or trimmed to fit the measurement that is requested. Cropping can remove important features in the image, thus consideration should be provided to the image for a whole.The overall canvas needs to be assessed for small blemishes or marks which may possibly be present. 100% yarn provides the best quality complete, however because it is an all natural product or service small flaws do occur.Check they truly have been no faint or missing areas on the canvas due to filthy or blocked printing heads.A contrast should be produced between the first image and the final canvas.Most canvas prints are all manufactured having large-format ink-jet printers. Even though ink might be sterile enough to touch in a number of minutes, it's always a good idea to allow 24 Hrs for your own canvas to wash before stretching could shoot place.When the canvas is totally dry it must be hand stretched professionally made stretcher bars. Canvases must always be stretched yourself in place of machine. The framer needs to create an tightness that is even . While stretching, principles ought to be used in the place of adhesive, since the canvas could slide on adhesive and decrease the entire tightness.As a minimum all canvas printing businesses should carry out the above mentioned techniques to ensure the canvas print is to your complete satisfaction.Sam Black may be the dog owner of eXtraPrints.com an expert in offering personalised canvas prints.

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Stunning New ASUS ProArt Display Revealed at COMPUTEX 2024

ASUS ProArt Display

Today, ASUS said that at Computex 2024, a revolutionary range of monitors would be unveiled. The gorgeous ProArt Display 5K and 8K professional range, adaptable ZenScreen displays, and wellness-focused ASUS VU screens are among these brand-new monitors. With their innovative design, these displays aim to enhance professional content creation, hybrid work, entertainment, and well-being. They are poised to offer unparalleled perspectives on the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence-powered computing.

ASUS ProArt Display 27 inch

Redefining your 5K dream with the ASUS ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV

A 27-inch 5K high-PPI professional monitor, the all-new ASUS ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV boasts an amazing 5120 x 2880 resolution and a 218 high-PPI display for unmatched colour accuracy and clarity. With a wide colour range of 100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3, it guarantees accurate colour reproduction. With its ASUS LuxPixel technology, it has a screen effect akin to paper thanks to an anti-glare and low reflection (AGLR) layer. In contrast to a conventional matte finish, which has the potential to distort images, this unique formulation offers remarkable colour fidelity and crisp details for prolonged creative sessions. Calman It is reliable for accurate colour grading because it is factory calibrated and verified for Delta E < 2.

Numerous connectivity choices guarantee a smooth integration into any workflow, including DisplayPort over USB-C with 96 W power delivery, DisplayPort, HDMI, and a USB hub. ASUS LightSync products, like the Ambient Light Sensor and Backlight Sensor, continue to provide outstanding colour accuracy in a variety of settings and over time. Professional displays now have new benchmarks for ergonomic design thanks to tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments capabilities.Image credit to ASUS

ProArt Display 8K by ASUS PA32KCX: The first 8K mini-LED professional display in the world

The ASUS ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX, the first 8K mini-LED professional monitor in the world, raises the bar. With a Delta E value of less than one and at 8K resolution (7680 x 4320), this 32-inch marvel offers unparalleled colour fidelity. Rich, vibrant colours that span 97% of the cinema-grade DCI-P3 gamut are present. It produces amazing pictures with a peak brightness of 1200 nits and a continuous brightness of 1000 nits.

ASUS ProArt Display 32 inch

LuxPixel technology, which combines the same ALGR capabilities as PA27JCV to provide better detail and more pleasant viewing, is one of the unique features of PA32KCX. A motorised flip colorimeter that is included into the monitor allows for both auto and self-calibration, providing long-lasting accuracy without the need for additional tools. In addition, it supports numerous HDR formats, including HDR10 and HLG, and offers genuine 10-bit colour depth, allowing the display of HDR video with accurate highlights and deep blacks.

With dual Thunderbolt 4 ports that can give up to 96 W of power, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, and an integrated USB hub, the PA32KCX is well-equipped with connectivity options to meet a variety of professional needs. For those looking for the highest visual performance, the ProArt Display PA32KCX is a great option because to its innovative technology and flexible connectivity.

A free three-month trial of Adobe Creative Cloud is available to customers who buy an ASUS ProArt Display series device. During this trial, users may try out the newest AI-powered apps and experience better visuals because of ASUS ProArt Display’s superior colour accuracy. Artists can therefore unleash their imagination and enjoy a smooth, enjoyable creative process.Image credit to ASUS

Discover cutting-edge display innovation at Computex 2024 as ASUS unveils its newest screen options

The cutting-edge ASUS ZenScreen Duo OLED (MQ149CD) portable monitor and ASUS ZenScreen Smart (MS27UC), intended to improve both productivity and enjoyment, are also available for visitors to explore.

ASUS ProArt Display OLED

For enhanced productivity, the 14-inch 16:10 FHD dual-OLED display of the ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD can be folded out to 21 inches. Both landscape and portrait modes are supported by its 360° foldable hinge and fold-up stand, and its flexible connectivity choices guarantee smooth device integration. With a weight of just 700 g, it is ideal for productivity when travelling.

The 27-inch UHD IPS ASUS ZenScreen Smart MS27UC is the company’s first Google TV smart monitor and provides entertainment without a PC. It enables multi-platform live streaming, built-in 5-watt Harman Kardon speakers, and wireless display capability. With dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C (PD 90 W), HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB Hub connections, and dual-band WiFi, it offers flexible connectivity and access to thousands of apps through the Google Play Store.

Easy breathing and improved vision: ASUS introduces new wellness-focused monitors

At Computex 2024, ASUS is advancing PC monitors beyond immersion and productivity. The new ASUS VU249HFI-W, VU279HFI-W, and VU34WCIP-W screens have features that support sustainability and well-being. With features like an IPS display for wide viewing angles and a 100 Hz refresh rate, these monitors do more than just lessen eye strain. Additionally, they incorporate wellness- and eco-friendly innovations, such as integrated nano-ion technology that improves air quality.

ASUS ProArt Display Monitors

ASUS also uses FSC Mix certified and Energy Star 8.0 compliant packaging made entirely of recyclable paper. The company wants to achieve TCO 9 and EPEAT Gold rating, adopt 85% PCR-Plastic, and become PCB Halogen free.

The screen sizes of these ASUS VU monitors, which range from 23.8 inches to an incredibly broad 34-inch option, accommodate a wide range of users. Every model includes capabilities for productivity, entertainment, and light gaming in addition to features for comfortable daily use. For instance, the ultra-wide VU34WCIP-W, with its large WQHD resolution and curved screen for an incredibly immersive experience, is a multitasking powerhouse.

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Application guide of led screen box correction technology

Led display box calibration can greatly improve the display quality of the spliced display, and the efficiency of field calibration is relatively high, not limited by time and space, and the cost is also low. Therefore, the box calibration technology will become an indispensable part of the manufacturing process of led display, and has a good application prospect. Do you know seamless splicing technology?

What is led screen box correction technology?

Due to the discreteness and attenuation of LED and the discreteness of circuit components, led displays have inconsistent brightness and chroma, which seriously affects the display quality. In order to overcome the non-uniformity of led display brightness and chroma, point-by-point correction technology came into being and developed rapidly. it can significantly improve the uniformity of led display and improve the display quality.

According to different applications, point-by-point correction technology can be divided into two types: one is box-by-box correction (box correction) on the production line; The other is on-site large screen correction (on-site correction). The on-site correction technology can select the appropriate viewing place for correction to ensure that the LED display screen can achieve satisfactory display effect in the field application environment, but the complex and changeable field environment and remote technical support are the problems that limit the on-site correction. In particular, the cost and difficulty of on-site correction of some foreign orders are relatively high.

In order to ensure the uniformity of the LED screen and reduce the cost of technical support, the box correction technology reflects its unique value. The box correction can greatly improve the display quality of the display screen after splicing, and has higher efficiency than the field correction, is not limited by time and space, and the cost is also low. Therefore, the box calibration technology will become an indispensable part of the manufacturing process of led display, and has a good application prospect.

Led display box calibration

Box calibration is a kind of production line calibration, which requires the LED display screen manufacturer to add this link in the production line. Generally, the box calibration is the last step before delivery, which is mainly used to eliminate the brightness and chromaticity differences between the box and the box, and improve the uniformity of the LED display after splicing.

In addition to adding the correction link in the production process, the manufacturer generally needs to follow up the correction effect of the screen delivered from the factory. There are three common methods: first, splice all the boxes to observe the display effect, but the splicing workload is relatively large and it is not convenient to realize; The second is to randomly select some boxes for splicing and observe the correction effect; Third, use the measurement data recorded by the calibration system to simulate and evaluate the calibration effect of all boxes. LED production line for box calibration and simulation evaluation/spot check is added.

The box calibration needs to be carried out in the darkroom. It needs to be equipped with an array imaging device and a colorimeter to measure the brightness and chromaticity information of each box. In order to ensure that the calibration process of all boxes is carried out without the influence of external environmental conditions, and achieve the goal of brightness and chroma consistency, the darkroom is required to be completely sealed, and the temperature and humidity are constant. During the calibration process, the position of the box and the calibration instrument must be fixed, and the box must be placed on the base to avoid the impact of ground reflection.

Similar to field correction, for each box, the box correction process includes data acquisition, data analysis, target value setting, correction coefficient calculation and coefficient uploading, and also requires the cooperation of the control system.

Key technologies and difficulties

Box correction is an effective way to improve the image quality of led display. its key technology is mainly reflected in the following two aspects: one is the uniformity between pixels inside the box, and the other is the consistency of brightness and color between boxes.

1. Inter-pixel uniformity inside the box

The inter-pixel uniformity correction inside the box is basically similar to the field correction, which is relatively mature, including brightness uniformity correction and light and dark line correction:

A. Brightness and chromaticity uniformity correction measures the brightness and chromaticity information of each LED lamp in the LED box through the measuring equipment. The measuring method involves the knowledge of photometry, chromaticity and digital image processing; After obtaining the luminance information one by one, calculate the corresponding correction coefficient according to the corresponding correction standard and send it to the receiving card of the corresponding box; After the box is lit, the display control system will adjust the LED current according to the correction factor, so that the brightness and chroma of all LEDs in the box are consistent.

Brightness correction is to adjust the brightness of fluctuating LED to a consistent level. In the process of adjusting the brightness, the maximum brightness value of most LEDs needs to be appropriately reduced. Chromaticity calibration is to solve the problem of chromaticity deviation by changing the color coordinates of RGB three colors according to the RGB color matching principle. It is the color gamut contrast map before and after correction, the large triangle is the color gamut of the display screen before correction, and the color coordinates of RGB three colors are distributed discretely; The small triangle is the corrected color gamut of the display screen, and the RGB tricolor coordinates are consistent.

B. Due to the limitation of machining accuracy, assembly accuracy and other technological reasons, the spacing of the splicing lamp plates has a slight inconsistency. After the low-pass filtering process of the human visual system, bright or dark lines will appear when displayed. Due to the limitations of the existing mechanical technology, the small spacing display screen generally requires the correction of bright and dark lines to significantly improve the uniformity of the box.

2. Brightness consistency between different boxes

There is a significant difference between box calibration and field calibration, that is, the box is not spliced during calibration, and the surrounding area is not used as a reference during calibration. After calibration, it is necessary to ensure that the box is spliced arbitrarily and there is no difference in brightness and color. More importantly, as a band-pass filter, the human visual system is not sensitive to the gradual brightness difference or the small detail difference of angular resolution, but is extremely sensitive to the edge step signal with medium and low frequency components. When applied to the field of LED display, the human eye can only distinguish the brightness difference between LED pixels by more than 4-5%, but can easily identify the 1% difference in the brightness of the box. That is to say, the human eye has a low requirement for the consistency of pixels inside the box, but a high requirement for the consistency between boxes. Therefore, the consistency of brightness and color between boxes is a unique key technology for box calibration.

The difference in brightness and color between boxes is mainly reflected in two aspects

A. There are differences in the average brightness between boxes. When splicing boxes, obvious boundary lines will appear, which can be achieved by adjusting the color gamut and setting appropriate target values; If necessary, a colorimeter with higher accuracy is required for auxiliary measurement.

B. The brightness distribution of the box presents a gradient gradient distribution, which is caused by the gradient distribution of the measured data of the box. Because the visual system is not sensitive to the brightness difference of low frequency, that is, smooth gradient, this problem is difficult to be found when the single box is calibrated. However, when the boxes are spliced together, the brightness of the splice will change greatly, forming an obvious splice line. This requires that the calibration system can detect and solve the gradient distribution problem of the measured data.

Thank you for watching. I hope we can solve your problems. Sostron is a professional LED display manufacturer. We provide all kinds of displays, display leasing and display solutions around the world. If you want to know:In-depth analysis of the influence of environmental factors on the life of led display. Please click read.