Imac and photoshop coloring

[DIMEZ]

I have a 2011 imac and a 2008 unibody macbook pro. I am a graphic designer. When i use photoshop on my iMac the colors come out much brighter and doesn't match on other machine. I opened the psd on my unibody and the colors are way off. How do i get the correct colors on both machines?

Thanks

 

[simsaladimbamba]

As both machines use different panels, and different colour profiles, you need to colour correct both displays, either via eye in System Preferences > Displays > Color > Calibrate or via an external device.

 

[Imaginethe]

A colorimeter is best for ensuring your monitors are calibrated correctly. The Spyderelite series by colorvision are pretty good. Not the cheapest things though, unfortunately.

Edit: spyder pro series are slight cheaper

 

[iMikeT]

www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1513

 

[Apple fanboy]

The New Spyder 4 range will also calibrate the iPad via an app if you have one.

 

[DIMEZ]

thanks for the reply everyone