Because different facilities may be set up differently, there are many monitor calibration scenarios, particularly if you are working with film images. The following workflow scenarios are guidelines for setting up the display environment that you need.
The recommended steps involved in setting up the proper display environment are as follows.
| Step: | Refer to: |
|---|---|
| 1. Adjust the black level and picture settings of the graphics monitor. | Adjusting Black Level and Picture Settings. |
| 2. Select the colour space you intend to use for the project—logarithmic or linear. | Selecting the Project Colour Space. |
| 3. If you are using a colourimeter, automatically calibrate the monitor. | Calibrating the Monitor Automatically. |
| 4. If you do not have a colourimeter, manually calibrate the monitor. | Calibrating the Monitor Manually. |
| 5. If your video card is set to Dual-Head mode, set LUTS for each monitor. | Calibrating for Dual-Head Mode. |
| 6. Select and compare up to three Print LUTs obtained from your lab to determine which best calibrates the display with the printer. | Applying Print LUTs for Viewing. |
If you are applying a 3D LUT, see Applying 3D LUTs.
