I don't think it's a matter of what kind of computer
or monitor it is, as much as a matter of calibration.

A Huey Pro is cheap and though it may not provide
professional-grade profiling, but it still makes a big
difference in smoothing out the tone and contrast
curves.

Rick

--- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On 10/22/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> 
> > Think it needs a lot more  contrast, frank. Also
> maybe some lightening of
> > shadows around her face. It's a  little too muted
> down and a little too one tone.
> >
> > Just how conversant are  you with PS or something
> similar, these days?
> >
> > Marnie aka Doe    Digital isn't really less work.
> Actually lots of times it
> > feels like more.  :-)
> 
> It is a bit muddy.
> 
> My problem is that I'm doing this stuff on a laptop,
> and when I move
> my head a couple of degrees up or down the contrast
> changes markedly.
> I never know where the "sweet spot" is, so I'm
> guessing.
> 
> I should have a CRT monitor within a couple of weeks
> that I can hook
> up to my laptop for PS work.  Hopefully my levels
> and contrast will be
> much more consistent after that.
> 
> Thanks for you comments
> 
> -frank
> 
> 
> 
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