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    Unusual question - "Gamma Map"

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by RealArt, Jul 30, 2006.

  1. RealArt

    RealArt Notebook Enthusiast

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    My notebook monitor has bad vertical viewing angle and when I look straigt to it form a normal viewing distance the bottom is littlebit overbrighted and the top ir too dark (gradient effect).

    I wonder if there are a software solution for this problem. What I am looking for is a program witch can adjust darker color gamma for bottom and lighter for top (in linear progression).
    Is it possible?

    I am using Win XP and ATi Mbility Radeon X700 with "stock" drivers.
     
    RealArt, Jul 30, 2006
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    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    first i'd recommend playing with the angle of your monitor. have you tried adobe gamma? comes with photoshop.
     
    dragonesse, Jul 31, 2006
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  3. RealArt

    RealArt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Different screen angle doesnt change anything. Normally when I look at the screen the bottom is washed out and top is a bit too dark. If I increase the screen angle nothing actually changes. If the bottom is OK top is totally inverted. There is no 'sweet spot' and difference between the same color in top and bottom stays.

    I tried Adobe Gamma but it adjusts settings for entire screen area just like other popular tools.

    The problem is LCD's vertical color gradient witch is a hardware issue. But using software witch adjusts more darkness to the bottom that could be compensated. It is technically possible but I cant find such a tool.
     
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    its been awhile since i used adobe gamma, figured it was worth mentioning.
     
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    in my experience, Adobe Gamma is pretty much worthless. QuickGamma (free online) is better.

    I doubt there is any software that can alter the display the way you want, as it depends on viewing angle, distance, etc. Pretty much need to buy a decent screen to begin with if it matters much.
     
    strikeback03, Jul 31, 2006
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  6. RealArt

    RealArt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Right. I have just bought a laptop for 1600 $ and now I have to change the screen for another 600 $. Nice.
     
    RealArt, Aug 1, 2006
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