ianmac Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Hi, This is my first post so please be kind! I've just got the workbook and went through the first "mamtor" project. I found the process quite painless and straightforward BUT the source files have 2 pics and I'm assuming one is before and after. My "post processing" file is much more saturated than the "locked" downloaded file. My question is; Is this purely a result of lack of monitor calibration or am I missing something else? I'm using a Dell laptop I'm planning to get a colorimeter - either spyder 5 or Xrite pro. I would really value any opinions as to the best hardware to get. I've checked software and know I can get DisplayCal which seems to be highly recommended over the native software. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredbambi Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Hi Ian I'm also new and looking for help with this issue. When I open an image in Affinity Designer the colour is much more saturated than the original file. Is there something I need to change to avoid this? Thanks Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Callum Posted October 4, 2018 Staff Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hi IanMac, Welcome to the forums, Have you applied all of the adjustments that the chapter asks you to add? Thanks Callum Quote Please tag me using @ in your reply so I can be sure to respond ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmac Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hi Callum, Yes I've gone through each one and stuck to the exact numbers on the instructions. My finished version isn't that bad but is definitely oversaturated compared to the first one. I actually tried a second time to double check and still the same. Hi Joanne. I really think I need to get a colorimeter! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R C-R Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 19 hours ago, ianmac said: I found the process quite painless and straightforward BUT the source files have 2 pics and I'm assuming one is before and after. As mentioned on page 142, the mam_tor.tiff file is the 'before' project file you should open for the exercise. The mam_tor.afphoto file contains several snapshots intended for step by step comparison. So for example, at the top of page 143, in the Resource box, "mam_tor.afphoto (01. Initial Tone Shaping snapshot" refers to the same named snapshot in the Snapshots Studio Panel: Quote All 3 1.10.8, & all 3 V2.4.1 Mac apps; 2020 iMac 27"; 3.8GHz i7, Radeon Pro 5700, 32GB RAM; macOS 10.15.7 Affinity Photo 1.10.8; Affinity Designer 1.108; & all 3 V2 apps for iPad; 6th Generation iPad 32 GB; Apple Pencil; iPadOS 15.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmac Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thanks for that. I'll give it another go.Just to keen to get going so must have skipped that bit! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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