Monthly Archives: August 2009

Issuu.com

Posted on 30-Aug-09 by pvdhamer

Issuu is a site that aims to allow individuals and companies to publish documents on the web. Users can upload PDF, Microsoft Office files (PPT, Doc) or various open document formats. Issuu allows readers to view read-only versions of such documents using only a web browser with Flash. Issuu is typically used for brochures and other commercial publications, but is also suited for newsletters, magazines and personal creative stuff. Continue reading →

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ColorMunki – Review

Posted on 11-Aug-09 by pvdhamer

See the earlier posting  ColorMunki – Features for a description of the ColorMunki. This section is on my experience with the device. Ease of use The ColorMunki itself and its software are generally easy to use. The device’s design are a … Continue reading →

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ColorMunki – Features

Posted on 1-Aug-09 by pvdhamer

I recently bought a (used) color calibration device: the ColorMunki Photo from X-Rite. Although it looks like an oversized tape measure, it is used to calibrate computer displays (either LCD or projector) and it can calibrate printer/ink/paper combinations. In either case, calibration is done by comparing the output colors against the intended color and by adjusting for the inevitable deviations within the computer. This kind of calibration is used heavily in the photography and graphics industries or by anyone else who needs accurate colors. Continue reading →

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