Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
LCD monitors for Art & Photography
What LCD monitor should I buy?
This is a question being asked from photographers designers and artists. This is not written to endorse any particular brand however if it seem to be biased toward any brand it’s purely coincidence.
NEC MultiSync PA271WThe three main panel technologies currently used in LCDs are: twisted nematic (TN), vertical alignment (VA), and in-plane switching (IPS). Manufacturers make the vast majority of consumer monitors using TN panels.
Photographers, get a IPS monitor! It’s simple, first thing you look for when choosing a monitor is not what brand but rather what kind of panel does it have? Whether it’s a S-IPS or H-IPS this is the first you look for when buying a monitor for photo editing.
Who makes IPS monitor? Most of Apple cinema display monitors have IPS panels however not all Apple products have IPS panels. There are Dell, HP, Lacie, Eizo and many more who ‘s monitor s have IPS panels however always look for the particular model with the IPS panel not the Brand name.
IPS-based monitors are usually the most expensive; however, the new e-IPS panels cost as little as $300 for a 22-inch model. They also have the best viewing angles of all three technologies and produce the most accurate colors; however, their blacks are not as deep as VA panels'. IPS monitors are the slowest of the bunch in both response time and input lag.
Very few monitors sold in big chain store such as FutureShop , Costco and Walmart have the IPS Panels. In fact, most monitors on the market have TN film panel which is more than adequate for web and gaming use but not for Photoshop or Lightroom users.
It's very important to know that what makes an IPS panel better than the other is view angle where color and density of monitor remains constant. Another advantage of IPS technology is to be able to calibrate accurately for ICC compliant colour manage workflow.
Whether the photographer is editing / post processing their files for printing or for the web publishing, it’s important to be consistent with colour therefore choosing a good monitor is the second step after the camera equipment in achieving the optimal results from your files.
Here are some 2011 monitors that have been tested
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Back on the Market
posted by Demuth Flake March 28th, 2011
After a short successful stint as Lead Graphic Designer for Soligsoft Inc., a Learning Language Software company operating out of Bolton Ontario. I have left that organization to finish up some freelance work A new line of T-shirts called "Artical" you will be seeing it soon. I've completed work for my previous employer Bold Internet Solutions. I was asked to translate the 'Marissa' Beef safety animations in French. I am happy to continue to work with Mario Zeskoski at Bold. I have recently completed new websites for LMJ Labour, a group of hardworking labourers in the GTA. Another for Word Rebab Inc. A speech Pathologist that operated in Atlanta Georgia. I am currently seeking full-time employment. I will post the results here and on my Linkedin Page
