Colorvision has released software to calibrate your monitor quickly and easily with just a couple of clicks of the mouse.  This is the software used to calibrate the image printers at Memories Photographics.  If you would like to have an idea of what your photos would look like prior to printing, you really should take advantage of the Spyder2 express software. I have found, by wasting plenty of money and time, printing photos is not as easy as it appears. Color saturation, white balance, exposure, brightness and contrast are just a few factors that can make an image look perfect on the monitor and look too saturated, dark, bright, etc. on a print. If you are SERIOUS about obtaining professional results from a professional print lab, it is necessary to be calibrated to their specifications. The software features the following valuable tools for both Windows/Mac computers and monitors…

• CRT, LCD, and laptop displays to industry standards.

• Easy Software Wizard guiding you through the calibration process in just a few steps means you don’t have to be a color guru.

• New State-of-the-Art Optical Science provides a five-fold increase in color sensitivity over previous technology with a patent-protected light baffle for accurate characterization of LCD displays.

• Sleek, Dual-Phase Hardware Design offers effortless LCD, CRT, and laptop calibration while protecting delicate LCD screens.

• Outstanding Reliability backed by a 2 Year hardware warranty

• Sophisticated Gray Balance and Tonal Response Algorithms provide demanding users with exceptionally smooth gradient steps and neutral grays.

• Unique Before and After Viewing Feature lets you compare your display with and without calibration.

I have obtained a copy of this software and the necessary calibrator to use.  If you would like to rent the software from me and you are in the Knoxville area, please email me and we will make arrangements. Rental is for 3 days and costs $20.00.