Datacolor Spyder3 Elite Help Manual page 73

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Image Three: NightShot(q1i3).jpg. This image exhibits the effects of colors too
bright for the camera's dynamic range: many of the neon signs burn to white in the
image, but their less intense reflections on the water show the true colors of the signs.
Use this image to check saturated colors against a dark background, and to view
shadow noise or grain in the dark areas.
Image Four: Fabrics(q1i4).jpg. Extremely saturated, glossy colors folded to exhibit
ocular highlight band, and gradiate to shadows below. Textile detail can be used to
test for posterization and detail capabilites on screen and in print. This image was shot
in full sun at high altitude which further enhances color detail and saturation. On
screen this demonstrates monitor high saturation channels and blends. In print it tests
high saturation inks and blends in many colors. This image emphasizes detail, not
smoothness of gradients.
Skin Tones Quadrant:
Image One: PortraitColor(q2i1).jpg. This portrait shot offers a very yellow
skintone under very yellow lighting, so users can see what the yellow end of the
skintone range looks like on their device. Fine detail in fly-away hairs against a dark
colored background can be used to check for over-inking in prints, as dark mixed
colors create the highest ink loading, and fine light elements against them show over-

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