Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/08/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A multi colored room! I like it. Not sure SWMBO will go for that... Thanks Paul. Sent from my iPad > On Aug 20, 2014, at 3:08 PM, Paul Roark <roark.paul at gmail.com> wrote: > > I think the room should replicate the typical (or selling) viewing > environement. Most people do not have bright white walls. My office is a > light gray. I have the same spots in it that are in the local gallery that > I sell out of. I use an incident light meter to be sure the light on my > wall is equal to that in the gallery. > > FWIW > > Paul > www.PaulRoark.com > > >> On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Bob Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks Tina and Richard. >> Others please chime in with ideas. I think I only get 1 shot at this... >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>>> On Aug 20, 2014, at 2:08 PM, Richard Man <richard at >>>> richardmanphoto.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I have a neutral light green in my office. It doesn't cast much light >> that >>> I can tell. Zone V gray might be a touch depressing for me.... >>> >>> >>>> On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Bob, >>>> >>>> I researched this before I painted my office and decided on Zone 5 >> gray. I >>>> mixed it myself to match the MacBeth color chart. Besides not >> reflecting a >>>> cast on my screens, it is a beautiful, restful color. What is probably >>>> more important is to wear a neutral color when you sit in front of the >>>> computer! >>>> >>>> I have a terrible problem with dust, but it's getting better since Tom >>>> moved his saws to the garage!! >>>> >>>> Good luck. >>>> >>>> Tina >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Bob Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I am setting up one of the bedrooms in our home as my digital "dark" >>>> room. >>>>> It will house my printer, primary Lightroom/Photoshop computer, photo >>>>> paper, laminator, etc. I won't be doing any spraying, so a ventilated >>>> area >>>>> isn't required. >>>>> >>>>> My primary question is what color to paint the room? I am thinking flat >>>>> digital white (white white) with all bulbs being 5200k fluorescents. I >>>> have >>>>> some direct lights already that are measured 5200k and will be used to >>>>> analyze prints. >>>>> >>>>> Any suggestions on what color to paint the room or other advise would >> be >>>>> appreciated. One of my concerns is keeping dust out, but that's >> probably >>>>> cost prohibitive. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks in advance for your input, >>>>> Bob >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Tina Manley >>>> www.tinamanley.com >>>> tina-manley.artistwebsites.com >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> >>> // http://facebook.com/richardmanphoto >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information