ColourMeister - Monitor calibration

    Open MCT in viewer software (QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Photoshop).

    Use physical monitor controls to give greatest colour range.

    Open Gamma Correction software (Knoll Gamma, Monitor Control Panel).

    Correct monitor preview as per MCT Hardcopy.

    Focus on the gray ramp first – set the balance, white and black point.

    Now focus on the primary colour ramps – set the balance, white and black point.

    Save setting as standard profile (for Key level, monitor and correction software).

    Match the proof to a gamma of 1.4 (shadows), 1.8 (overall) and 2.2 (highlights) .
Three settings allows an operator to look closely at low, mid and high-keyed
images or image areas with greater monitor colour accuracy.

    Repeat process for each application where colour accuracy is imperative.
If you decide to print on coloured paper – duplicate your settings then match
the white point in Knoll Gamma to the colour of the paper stock.
CALIBRATE RGB (SCANNERS & DIGITAL CAMERAS)

    Set normal or standard condition on device.

    Scan MCT.

    If controls on scanner

    Correct image to known values.

    Save Curve (Colour) adjustments as a profile (for that device).

    If controls on scanner minimal

    Correct image to known values with software (Photoshop).

    Save Curve (Colour) adjustments as a standard profile (for that device).

    Colour corrections are best made before scanning – with the scanning software  
that way the best colour data is available from the Analog to Digital Conversion.