The Datacolor Spyder 3 Pro works out of the box in Ubuntu 12.04 There is no need to install drivers or software. Click the ‘Calibrate’ button and follow the steps on the screen. Just plug in your colorimeter and the calibration screen opens up. If you are using Ubuntu 12.04, this is super easy. Don’t skip this step.įor those unfamiliar with color managed workflows, there is a ton of great information here. This is mandatory because the colors on your screen need to be accurate. The first step in a professional photography workflow is to calibrate your monitor’s color with a device called a colourimeter. Step 1: Monitor Color Calibration Software: Gnome Color Manager, or dispcalGUI There is no dual booting, no WINE, and no virtual machines used in this workflow. It required both open source and closed source software, but I was able to do it all with native Linux applications. I edited all of my images from a photoshoot in Ubuntu 12.04 to determine if it is possible for a professional photographer to create a workflow entirely in Linux. Can a professional photographer really work in Linux? Part 2 of the Linux photography workflow is here.
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