Abstract
Monitors are used more extensively as a soft proof for faster reproduction and
for networked production environments. The International Color Consortium
has done a great service to the graphic arts industry by defining the technical
property parameters for various devices that carry color information. However
ICC does not define every detail needed for color reproduction. One reason for
this could be that it is difficult to standardize all the details for practical use on
the monitors, or there is a need to keep the technical definitions simple and
expedient.
Color rendering of phosphors, defined as an RGB color with CIE-XYZ coordinates and the gamma function, are compared with different lighting conditions in this study. The claimed ideal color rendering performance of the monitor phosphors is checked and compared with the print quality deviations. Also the absolute brightness values of the monitors are compared with the brightness values of the graphic arts standard viewing booth.
The sufficiency of the ICC specification for color definitions is estimated by
measuring the monitors with a radiometer. The measured color values include
the surrounding light reflected from the surface of the screen. Different monitors
are measured in various lighting environments and the results are reported.
for networked production environments. The International Color Consortium
has done a great service to the graphic arts industry by defining the technical
property parameters for various devices that carry color information. However
ICC does not define every detail needed for color reproduction. One reason for
this could be that it is difficult to standardize all the details for practical use on
the monitors, or there is a need to keep the technical definitions simple and
expedient.
Color rendering of phosphors, defined as an RGB color with CIE-XYZ coordinates and the gamma function, are compared with different lighting conditions in this study. The claimed ideal color rendering performance of the monitor phosphors is checked and compared with the print quality deviations. Also the absolute brightness values of the monitors are compared with the brightness values of the graphic arts standard viewing booth.
The sufficiency of the ICC specification for color definitions is estimated by
measuring the monitors with a radiometer. The measured color values include
the surrounding light reflected from the surface of the screen. Different monitors
are measured in various lighting environments and the results are reported.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | TAGA 51st Annual Technical Conference |
| Publisher | Technical Association of the Graphic Arts |
| Pages | 535-551 |
| Volume | Rochester |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
| Event | 51st TAGA Annual Technical Conference - Vancouver, Canada Duration: 2 May 1999 → 5 May 1999 |
Conference
| Conference | 51st TAGA Annual Technical Conference |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Vancouver |
| Period | 2/05/99 → 5/05/99 |