Configuring/calibrating a monitor/TV

[mrapoc]

Hey

Just wondering...

Is there anything I can use (free preferably) to configure my monitor and tv (when it comes) for optimal viewing?

I just realised how my monitor is still on factory settings and i figured it would be best to change settings on the monitor than on software (it will be present when i format etc.)


I wanna do the whole works from colour to sharpness (mainly on my tv mind you)

Thanks guys
Its never crossed my mind really

[Rik]

You can do it by eye, Sam, using a calibration program of the sort included with Photoshop, but by far the best way is a hardware calibration, and the cheapest unit I know to do that is a Pantone Huey.

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=42H7

[mrapoc]

Thanks rik

had a quick go at this

http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

my monitor wasnt too bad actually




off for a driving lesson - look out road users 

[Sebby]

had a quick go at this

http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

I used that once, very handy.

[Rik]

off for a driving lesson - look out road users 

Do I need to take cover even at this distance, Sam?

[Inactive]

The best way to set a TV is surely by eye, no 2 people seem to like the same settings.

I use skin tones, together with the best black to set mine.

[Rik]

I agree on calibration, In, the eye is the best tool for TVs, where only the subjective view matters.

[vitriol]

THX mastered DVD's i.e Star Wars have basic video and audio tuning calibration tests on them, just look for the THX logo and click on it.  I used it and it looks pretty good when you've finished.

[talos2]

Do it by eye, but dont forget your glasses

[Rik]

Sun?

[talos2]

Eye Rik Eye

[Rik]

 

[Steve]

The best way to set a TV is surely by eye, no 2 people seem to like the same settings.

I use skin tones, together with the best black to set mine.

If you have a chance to look at "Which" they provide the optimal settings (in their opinion) for the TV's they've tested.