Howard Bornstein wrote: >> I've long wondered: does the Mac use the non-standard gamma for an >> objectively verifiable benefit, or was this just another Jobs thang? > > Good question. I have no idea. :-)
As Martin Baxtor pointed out: > As I understand it, standard RGB monitor gamma (as defined by the > hardware) > gives a non-linear brightness response to voltage. Hence mid grey value > 127,127,127 would appear on the monitor noticeably lighter than 'mid > grey'. So for print work it seems Apple's choice is a good one. For multimedia work, though, the difference leaves us having to choose between making things pretty for the Mac audience or the Windows audience, but I don't know of a way to get optimal results for both. :( -- Richard Gaskin Fourth World Media Corporation Developer of WebMerge 2.1: Publish any database on any site ___________________________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.FourthWorld.com Tel: 323-225-3717 AIM: FourthWorldInc _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
