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We prefer to work with you on your camera’s setup menu to optimize
each image for our devices. Using Kodak Professional's Digital Video
Analyzers, lab technicians color correct and adjust the density on all
images prior to printing. (If your image is severely out of a normal range,
you can also request that we correct the contrast and saturation for a very
minimal artwork charge.)
When an image is shot correctly, it should not be necessary for you to make
corrections. If your monitor isn’t calibrated, you could in fact be damaging
the image even though it may look good to you using your monitor.
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You can help the color and density of your monitor resemble the real
photographs made on Bullock Digital's high resolution printers.
First,
request a Kodak Target 8x10 print
at n/c. Once you have our print,
return to this page to visually compare our print with your monitor.
Most operating systems include software "display controls" to allow you to
adjust the color balance on your screen. On a PC, these settings can be
found in your Control Panel under Display. Some monitors also have easy to
adjust controls for color, brightness, and contrast on the monitor itself.
Using the normal lighting conditions, simply hold our Kodak Target print
next to your monitor to make adjustments. A professional photographic print
will appear a little less saturated than your monitor since Kodak Endura
paper is designed for smooth, realistic skin tones. However if you can
adjust your monitor closer to our print, you will get an overall feel for
how your final photographs may look.
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 To precisely calibrate your monitor, you’ll need a monitor
calibration device and software.
We recommend Pantone's 'Huey Pro'. This device will calibrate CRT,
Laptop,
and LCD monitors.
For more information visit the
Pantone website for information and their
HueyPro User Guide
HueyPro can be purchased from
www.Amazon.com
for approximately $100.
After Calibration Checklist
After installing the Monitor Calibration software and calibrating your
monitor(s), it is important to check Windows startup settings and the
color settings used in all of your imaging applications (ex: Photoshop).
Go to the 'After
Calibration Checklist' to proceed.
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