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Thanks! (better late than never)

I have actually attempted to calibrate the monitor myself using color sync, but I've gotten a different result each and every time. :confused:
 
xxfury2xx said:
Thanks! (better late than never)

I have actually attempted to calibrate the monitor myself using color sync, but I've gotten a different result each and every time. :confused:
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Same here. I have a profile I made myself that seems to be pretty accurate.
I think what panel you have plays a small role in the output as well.
 
After checking about 12 different calibrations I found over a plethora of threads I have it narrowed down to the two best (for my eyes), and the one I picked to be my day to day calibration. I looked at pictures, backgrounds, anything I could, to determine.

The one that I use:
Spyder2Express (filename:spyder2express.icc)

runner-up:
ColorLCDcalibrated (filename:Spyder2_102508_3.icc)

To whoever made these profiles, YOU ROCK...THANKS!!

My computer is a black MacBook from Fall '08- 9C5F
 
Just registered to post this.

I got a Macbook last week and was not very happy with the display and after using JCDisplay profile I was blown away and want to thank ptsube for an awesome calibration.
 
jessica. said:
This is the second attempt at making a profile using Spyder2 pro.

May also try spyder again but with a different white point.
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Hey guys, I'm having a problem with this profile and another one from this thread. I drop them in the correct location, but I get this error (#36) about something like "some data is missing or not found in this profile, cannot be used".

Any ideas? New white macbook (from jan 09)
 
BlackBook Color Profile

For those interested, here is my most recent calibration file from my early 2008 BlackBook

manufactured by LG (00000610)
screen model 00009C5F
manufactured C01D6580

The profile was created with a LaCie Blue Eye Pro hardware/software combo.

Also, here is the report it generated on my MB. I hope it helps someone.
 

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ptsube said:
Use Supercal! I just used it, and my opinion of the LCD on the Glassbook went up from thinking about returning it, to, the only reason I would return it, is to get the 2.4GHz instead of the 2.0GHz.

Follow the instructions and ask questions if you have any.

Also, don't use the crappy built in calibrator. If you use that accoring to the instructions, it gives everything a blue tint. UGH! Supercal actually calibrates RGB levels. It takes about twenty minutes, but it could save you from standing in a return line.

Place any downloaded profiles in Library/Colorsync/profiles. Go to display properties and uncheck "show profiles for this display only." THe new profile should show in the left pane.

EDIT:
This is the same profile I posted earlier. I just renamed it so it is not so confusing. It is named JC Display. Here is an instruction guide.

Step 1: Download the attached zip profile, if you want mine, or any profile in this thread or on the internet for that matter.
Step 2: Unzip the file(it will unzip as JC Diplay,this could be different if you are using someone else's).
Step 3: Move the file to one of these strings(it could be different for each person):
System(icon looks like a hard drive)/Library/Colorsync/Profiles/Displays
or
System(icon looks like a Hard Drive)/Library/Caches/Preferences/Colorsync/Profiles/Displays

If the folder does not exist you need to create one by following these steps:
Go to: System preferences>Displays>Color>Calibrate
The system will walk you through a custom calibration. Accept the defaults. All you are doing is creating a folder. You don't care about any of the settings for this calibration bacause you aren't going to use this for very long.
Name it "Custom Calibration(Delete)"
Close the calibration window.
Now remember the unzipped profile you downloaded? Place it in the folder that was just created.

Step 4: Go to: System preferences>Displays>Color
Step 5: Uncheck the box that says "Show profiles for this display only."
Step 6: Select the profile you downloaded from the left hand pane window. You should notice a difference in the color/contrast/brightness on your screen. You can go from profile to profile and select the one that best suits your needs.
A good way to do this is select a photo you like, and know what it should look like. Open it and cycle through the profiles on your display preferences pane. The profile named "Color LCD"(above the line) is the original profile.

Now, if you had to create the new custom calibration in order to create the missing folder, you can delete that now. Select "Custom Calibaration(delete)" from the left pane. Make sure it is highlighted and select "Delete" from the right side of the window.

If you would like to try your hands at a custom calibration you can use the Apple calibration tool by selecting "Calibrate" and checking the box "Expert mode" on the next window. Or you can download and try your hands at SuperCal. You don't have to buy superCal. But if you find it useful, dontate. Which means you buy it for $19. For SuperCal you follow the steps given by the program.
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I used you're same profile a while back on my unibody mbp. Today i just got this 27" iMac in and i downloaded this profile and it doesn't look anything like it did on the macbook pro. It is a lot more orangish, yellowish red to it more then the true blues and greens that I am used to. Is there a reason for this? Is it because of the screen size or what? I feel like I totally didn't do the right thing haha, please some help.
 
ajohnson253 said:
I used you're same profile a while back on my unibody mbp. Today i just got this 27" iMac in and i downloaded this profile and it doesn't look anything like it did on the macbook pro. It is a lot more orangish, yellowish red to it more then the true blues and greens that I am used to. Is there a reason for this? Is it because of the screen size or what? I feel like I totally didn't do the right thing haha, please some help.
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No two displays are the same.
 
Macbook A1181 replacement screen bluish tint - icc color profile needed!

Hello People!

I bought a Toshiba LT133DEVJK00 replacement screen for my late 2007 macbook, and because it's not the one which was used by apple originally, it has a slight blue tint, which is kinda annoying and I haven't found any good profile on the net yet. Also I tried software calibration, but no success, still crap.
Anyone had the same problem and has now a calibrated accurate profile and wanna share;)
It would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
 
First of all, I did not read the whole thread so I'm sorry if this question is already answered in a previous post.

Can I use those color profiles on my MBP 2011? is it possible for someone to use someone else's color profile and achieve the same color levels? Thanks.
 
Apple Cinema Display 27" LED (non-Thunderbolt)

Couldn't find anything decent and was going crazy looking for decent calibration profiles and eyeballing things so I got a Spyder4Pro. Kickass stuff.

If anyone else can contribute, that would be great.

Apple Cinema Display 27" LED (non-Thunderbolt)

Manufacturer: 00000610
Model: 00009226

Calibrated with Spyder4Pro

Download Color Profiles here:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21386792/AppleLEDCinema27Spyder4Pro.zip

Profile 01 - Seems to be the most aesthetically pleasing, slight pinkish hue to greys which actually becomes imperceptible after a while (Target 6500K or something)

Profile 02 & 03 - A bit more "neutral" but not as pleasing, particularly white and grey pages like *cough* AppleInsider.

Feedback and comments welcome.

I would say that if you still can't find a profile you like, a Spyder4Pro or Xrite or Colormunki definitely brings out the best in the Apple Cinema Display 27".

Edit: Profile 01 above definitely is the way to go. It's so weird how after a while greys look totally neutral and no pink at all. The whites also look very pleasing now. It was bugging me.

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dacoolest said:
First of all, I did not read the whole thread so I'm sorry if this question is already answered in a previous post.

Can I use those color profiles on my MBP 2011? is it possible for someone to use someone else's color profile and achieve the same color levels? Thanks.
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Sometimes, if the panel is the same (9CA3 or whatever) then using someone else's color profile can help. Otherwise, it's not very useful.

If you are really into this stuff get a Spyder4Pro, Xrite or Colormunki. I just got my Spyder4Pro and it's the difference between returning my 27" ACD and now falling in love with it, I have to say.
 
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