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The Calibrite ColorChecker Studio can be used to calibrate you Monitor, Printer,Scanner and other devices to ensure that the colours you see are the colours that appear on the final output

What's in the box?

ColorChecker Studio Spectrophotometer (the main unit)
ColorChecker Studio Device Holder (The black case and strap)
Mini ColorChecker Classic (A card with Colour swatches - in a protective sleeve)
USB Power Cable

⚠️ NOTE: The device is a delicate measurement instrument. Please handle it gently.

Avoid touching / scratching the sensors on the bottom

Before you use the device for the 1st time you will need to:

download & install the Calibrite Profiler software (Mac or Windows) from the Calibrite website >> here
set up an account for the Calibrite software to store your profile and calibration history >> here
connect the device to your laptop via the provided USB cable
If its your 1st time using a calibrator (or you need a refresher) have a look at this video >> here

How to Calibrate a Monitor 🖥️

Start the Calibrite Profiler software and follow the on-screen instructions

Tips:

The Dial needs a reasonable amount of pressure to turn. DO NOT FORCE IT!
Don't forget to open the protecting 'slide' on the bottom of the device before you start the process, Close it when complete (to protect the sensor)
Save your profiles for future reference in YOUR account and make sure that your monitor is using the new profile (Windows >> go to 'Colour Management' in 'Control Panel').
- the software will prompt you for your account id when the calibration has finished so it can save details of the scan.

How to create a printer/paper profile 🖨️

You will need a profile for each Printer / Paper combination if you are to get the best out of you printer

Watch this video on how to create your own custom Printer / Paper profiles

< More to come on this subject>

If you see something has been missed or have your own tip please let Chris know

Software to edit your images 🖥️

SNAPSEED Available for:

Android

IOS / Apple

IOS & PC

Note: PC installation via use of Bluestacks Android emulator

Some Other Options are:

Adobe Lightroom (Subscription - About $30 per month/ Paid Annually for 'Photography Plan' which includes Photoshop & 20gb Cloud space)

Affinity Photo - A top ranked Photo editor - (it's now free)

PhotoPad Photo Editing Software (NCH Software)🔗

(Licence optional for advanced features)

(free for personal use)

https://www.nchsoftware.com/photoeditor/index.html?

Adobe Photoshop Elements🔗 (Licence)

Paintshop Pro 🔗 (Licence)

CorelDraw 🔗 (Licence)

Zoner Photo Studio X 🔗 (Licence)

Impixio 🔗

Pixlr 🔗

VSCO 🔗

PhotoDirector 🔗

Polarr Photo Editor 🔗

How to Bookmark the Camera Club Web Page Home Page!

Simply select the URL and then drag the selection to your Bookmark bar

(Do this action from the Home page)

How To SETUP Lightroom Presets

For The Camera Club COMPETITIONS

- Monthly Competitions - File requirements

How to set up an 'Export' Preset in Lightroom Classic - 'Library' module to export a file that conforms to the Camera Club requirements.

IMAGE FILE REQUIREMENTS

Click on "Export"

Create an 'EXPORT' Preset named "FDCC-Monthly Comps"
"EXPORT LOCATION" - Set the parameters as follows:
- Select the 'folder' where you want the exported JPG file to go (I'd suggest you keep all your images used for Camera Club MONTHLY Comps in 1 place so you know what and when an image has been used previously) Maybe have a separate folder for candidate images and one for images that you have entered.
"FILE NAMING"
- Create a File naming preset to suit your needs.
  - eg. <YYMM>-<Section>-<Title>-<Image #>.jpg
    - where <YYMM> is the month the image was submitted to the comp

<Section> of the Competition eg D=Digital/ P=Print, C=Colour, M=Mono

These 2 items can be text that is input at export time

eg. 2604-DC-Splashdown-2245.jpg

"FILE SETTINGS"
- Image Format = 'JPEG'
- Quality = 100%
- Limit File Size to: (ticked) >> 5000 K
"IMAGE SIZING"
- Resize to fit: (ticked) - Select 'Height & Width'
- w: 1920 H: 1080 'Pixels'

(This will constrain the image size to be within these limits while maintaining the aspect ratio)

- Resolution: 300 'Pixels per Inch'
OUTPUT SHARPENING
- - Sharpen for: (ticked) >> 'Screen'
  - Amount: Select 'High' or 'Standard'
"METADATA"
- Include 'All Metadata'
- uncheck all other boxes in this section (unless you need to remove for a particular reason)
"WATERMARKING" unchecked
All other sections can be set to your choice

-Community Calendar - File requirements

Images for the calendar have specific 'Crop' required and file 'resolutions' characteristics to ensure they give the best results when printed. It's best that you do this rather then them to ensure that the image crop is performed correctly

How to set up a 'Custom Aspect Ratio' in Lightroom Classic

Cropping ratio

In Lightroom Classic - 'Develop' module

Select the Crop tool
Create a 'Custom' Aspect ratio by
- selecting 'Enter Custom' in the drop down 'Aspect Ratio' list
- enter the dimensions '4.2' width & '2.36' height
- make sure the new Aspect ration is saved and appears in the list

How to set up an 'Export' Preset in Lightroom Classic - 'Library' module to export a file that conforms to the 'Community Calendar' requirements.

IMAGE FILE REQUIREMENTS

In Lightroom Classic - 'Library' module

Click on "Export"
Create an 'EXPORT' Preset named "FDCC-Community Calendar"
"EXPORT LOCATION" - Set the parameters as follows:
- Select the 'folder' where you want the exported JPG file to go (I'd suggest you keep all your images used for Community Calendar in 1 place so you know what and when an image has been used previously) Maybe have a separate folder for candidate images and one for images that you have entered.
"FILE NAMING"
- Create a File naming preset to suit your needs.
  - eg. <Initials>-<Section>-<Title>-<Image #>.jpg
    - where <Initials> Your initials (So we can easily identify whose image it is)

<Section> CAL

These 2 items can be text that is input at export time

eg. CF-CAL-Bald Eagle-2271.jpg

"FILE SETTINGS"
- Image Format = 'JPEG'
- Quality = 100%
- Limit File Size to: (UNTICKED) >> no limit
"IMAGE SIZING"
- Resize to fit: (ticked) - Select 'Height & Width'
- w: 42 H: 23.6 'CMs'
- Resolution: 300 'Pixels per Inch'

Note: Images should end up 4,960 x 2,787 px

OUTPUT SHARPENING
- - Sharpen for: (ticked) >> 'Matte Paper'
  - Amount: Select 'High' or 'Standard'
"METADATA"
- Include 'All Metadata'
- uncheck all other boxes in this section (unless you need to remove for a particular reason)
"WATERMARKING" unchecked
All other sections can be set to your choice

- VAPS Interclub - File requirements

How to set up a Preset In Lightroom Classic - 'Library' module to export a file that conforms to the VAPS interclub requirements for EDPI and Digital version of Prints.

IMAGE FILE REQUIREMENTS

Click on "Export"

Create an 'EXPORT' Preset named "VAPS Interclub-Print & EDPI"
"EXPORT LOCATION" - Set the parameters as follows:
- Select the 'folder' where you want the exported JPG file to go (I'd suggest you keep all your images used for VAPS Interclub entries in 1 place so you know what and when an image has been used previously) Maybe have a separate folder for candidate images and one for images that you have entered.
"FILE NAMING"
- Create a File naming preset to suit your needs.
  - eg. <YY>-<Section>-<Title>-<Image #>.jpg
    - where <YY> is the Year that the image was submitted into the VAPS Interclub comp

<Section> of the Competition eg D=Digital/ P=Print

These 2 items can be text that is input at export time

<Image #> so you know what the original image number was (incase you win ☺️)

eg. 26-D-Splashdown-2245.jpg

"FILE SETTINGS"
- Image Format = 'JPEG'
- Quality = 100%
- Limit File Size to: (ticked) >> 5000 K
"IMAGE SIZING"
- Resize to fit: (ticked) - Select 'Height & Width'
- w: 1920 H: 1080 'Pixels'

(This will constrain the image size to be within these limits while maintaining the aspect ratio)

- Resolution: 300 'Pixels per Inch'
OUTPUT SHARPENING
- - Sharpen for: (ticked) >> 'Screen'
  - Amount: Select 'High' or 'Standard'
"METADATA"
- Include 'All Metadata' (maybe required if manufacturers have prizes)
- uncheck all other boxes in this section (unless you need to remove for a particular reason)
"WATERMARKING" unchecked
All other sections can be set to your choice

How To Create a Google Account

NOTE: If you want to use a Non Gmail email address as your Google id (and NOT get a GMail a/c) take particular note of steps 3 & 4.

Instructions to Create a Google Account 🔐

How to Create a Shortcut to a Specific Google Profile/Account

If you have multiple Google Account Id's then this will save you a lot of confusion.

The following works for Windows computers. You will need to check for compatibility with MAC computers.

By following the steps in the instructions (below), you will create a Desktop Shortcut that will open up a separate Browser window for a specific Google Account. You can do this for multiple Google accounts and you can have both accounts open in separate windows without issue and switch between them

Note: These instructions assume that you have your Google Accounts created already

Instructions to Create Shortcut Shortcut to a Specific Google Account 🔐

This short videos may also be useful:

How to Access The Camera Club Calendar 🗓️

The Camera Club has our own Google calendar (FinleyAndDistrictCC@gmail.com)

Members with a Google a/c (the account you use to access our Google Drive) can access the Camera Club Calendar from a browser or by using the Google Calendar App on a mobile device.

How to Subscribe:

Follow these instructions >> How to Subscribe to a Google Calendar 🔐

Note:

If you use a Google Calendar you can get the Club calendar to display into your calendar.by Opening the (hamburger) menu within the Google Calendar App and then ticking the checkbox against "Events" for the Camera Club calendar (It should show once you have completed the previous subscription steps)

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