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On this page you'll find all Outputing topics discussed and/or presented at the Studio Forum
Note: Some referenced links are only available to Studio Forum Members
Computing Documents:
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Current Studio Forum Output Links:
o OSHA Workstation Environment www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/wkstation_enviro.html
o Lux Explanation and Cart of Common Areas http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lux
Last Updated: 2/3/10
 
The 3-Light Effecting our Printing Environment
Bob DiNatale: The 3-Light Influencing Our Print
Description:
This document discusses consideration for controlling you print environment and the target recommended target brightness for each. Also included is a chart of common area Lux (brightness) values and a form to document your brightness values for your 3-lights.
Click here to read and download the entire document.
Lighting Conditions For Monitors
Besides the obvious brightness of your "Print Viewing Light" (PVL), your monitor brightness (MB) and the brightness of the "Ambient Production Light" (APL- the light where you view your monitor), all "3-Lights" effect how your final print will look. If your "Monitor Brightness" or your "Print Viewing Light" is too bright -your print may look dark in normal lighting environment. If your "Ambient Production Light" it too bright, it will effect the image on your monitor and falsely influence any fine adjustments to highlight and shadow detail.
(In descending order of importance are the PVL, the MB and the APL. Some may argue that the monitor is the most important but matching "print to monitor" and "the ultimate print hanging light" are most influenced by the PVL.) The values of these "3-Lights" may vary in every personal situation, however there is a target range for each and they all should be kept constant. If kept constant over a period of time, you can determine if change in any of the "3-Lights" is needed.
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