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Re: Monitor colortemp vs Print viewing temp?

2009-01-14 by Mark

--- In colorvision_group@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Miller" <jim@...> wrote:

> Should the monitor be profiled at 5000 Kelvin if that is the nominal
print
> viewing temp?
> 

Reliable ref. lighting is a wonderful thing to have and while it can
give you great results in comparing to display it may not be good for
real world conditions where vieing color and brightness are typ
different.  Being able to also view results in lower [different] K and
lux setting could be of benefit depending on the audience you print
for and materials used.

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