Display calibration is optimization of display settings to establish a standard.
In general we talk about calibring the following:
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Resolution
- Sharpness
- Color Temperatture
- RGB Cuts/Gains
- CMS
- Colorspace
Why Calibrate?
In order to have a accurate representation of images.
Calibration of Computer Monitor
Calibration is different for each display type. I am more concerned with computer monitors.
However, to perform a calibration right, one need a specialized device. I don’t have one at time and don’t intend to buy one in a near future.
Sources
Calibration 101 Webinar – Why Calibrate
Permanent Link to Calibrating Profiling a Monitor in Linux Using a Datacolor Spyder 4