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For many users, a few simple adjustments to contrast and brightness are sufficient for their color management needs. These tests and instructions offer a variety of options for calibrating a monitor without calibration tools or custom profiles.
Calibrate Your Monitor
The first step in managing color is to calibrate your monitor. Learn why it is important and how to do it visually or with software.
ELM Photography
Simple steps for adjusting your on-screen image display.
Images Unlimited/Bill Harris
Discussion and images for calibrating the color on your screen including a version of the MacBeth ColorChecker.
MWORDS Digital Fine Photography
Simple method of calibrating the black and white points with Web images.
Jasc
A few images and instructions for improving display color.
Norman Koren
This detailed tutorial describes one way to use test images for monitor and printer calibration without using color management software.
Featured Link: PhotoSourceFolio
Use this Synthesized MacBeth ColorChecker of 24 color blocks to adjust your display til the colors 'look right.'
ZoneZero
One stop calibration for color, brightness/contrast, black/white point, and gamma.
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