Just read a thread in the 2D forum asking about calibrating monitors. I've seen similar post by people asking how their image(s) looks on other peoples monitors. I know creating color profiles is a never ending pain in the a$$,when dealing with images that are to go to press (been there, dont want to go back there). But looking thru the Renderosity gallery one can see how disunified members have their monitors set. Many images apear either too dark or too light....very dull colors or overly saturated..etc. This could be easy to fix, and is my request... Could Renderosity set up a monitor calibrating page/link for all to use? All you would need is three test targets (contrast,brightness,and color temp.),and a few instructions on their use. This would aid both members posting images,as well as the viewers. It's not very scientific,but would bring everyone into the same ballpark. Thanks,SWAMP

Attached Link: http://bryce-alive.net/calibrate/

Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/tut.ez?Form.ViewPages=77

BTW, I use SpyderPRO for this as I need it to be right for output.

~blinks~ I have never thought on this other then my monitor apparently lies to me on somethings...~wanders off to check this setting thing out~

Thanks Caly and Spike. See what I was trying to get at is, while I know how to set up color profiles for myself, looking at the galleries shows a lot of people don't know how (or even that they should calibrate). I was thinking more of a link in the gallery, to a quickie calibration/how-to set up for both posters and viewers. That would create a standardized viewing environment. Anyway it was just a thought. Thanks,SWAMP

Thank you Spike. :-)

looking at the galleries shows a lot of people don't know how (or even that they should calibrate Aren't you assuming a lot here? I have my monitor set up the way I want it. I'm capable of calibrating, but I don't because that wouldn't be helpful for me. The last thing I want or need is to be the same as everyone else.

If it works for you fine... however if you want others to see the same hue of colours and the same range of tones that you see on your monitor, having a monitor calibrated by both you and the viewer will help get closer to this... If your monitor, scanner and printer all match up, would say you are pretty close just by "eye balling" it.