What else can affect the colors I see?
Photographers understand the importance of lighting
when shooting an image. The
effects of light on what you see do not end when the film is processed. The light you use to view your transparencies
can change what you see. The
ambient light in the room where your print is displayed can affect
how the print looks.
What this means for digital image processing
is that you must always be conscious of the light situation when
you work on your image. It
is preferable to have very subdued lighting, without glare from
bright light sources, when you look at your image on a computer
screen. If you can’t control
the lighting for the whole room, you should use a hood around
your monitor to block outside light sources.
The less interference from ambient light, the easier it
is for your eyes to accurately judge the color on your monitor.
If you are doing your own scanning or trying
to match your transparency accurately, you must also consider
the light used to view your original.
Light tables vary, and slide projectors do not accurately
project what is on your film. A color-balanced light box is the best way
to view your transparencies.
Other Color Resources
Rods and Cones: www.rodsandcones.com
Chromix: www.chromix.com
Digital Attributes: www.digitalattributes.com
Profile City: www.profilecity.com
Apple Color Sync: www.apple.com/colorsync
