World-Class Color Matching
How Coloratti Photographer Vincent Versace Relies on BenQ’s Color Management Monitor to Soft Proof his Work
Vincent Versace’s fine-art photography is displayed in
museums, galleries, and private collections around the
world. Considered a pioneer and key influencer within
the realm of digital photography, his tutorials and awardwinning photographs are crafted using a meticulous
process that centers on unequaled standards of color
integrity. From inspiration and composition to the artist’s
final prints,Versace’s quality-first approach demands
optimal performance from every single component in his
workflow — allowing him to produce unique bodies of
work that authentically express his creative intentions.
Looking to save time when color proofing his work,
Versace was seeking to add an easy-to-use monitor to
his workflow which would allow him to make critical
color decisions prior to printing his photographs.
From inspiration and composition
to the artist’s final prints, Versace’s
quality-first approach demands
optimal performance from every single
component in his workflow.
A common challenge in digital photography is
reproducing onscreen color to print media. Therefore,
having two monitors that display the exact same colors
becomes a very important part of the color retouching
and proofing process. However, many photographers
avoid dual-monitor setups due to the cost of high
color-fidelity screens and the demanding process of
calibrating a double set of monitors. As a result, many
artists use their single pen display monitors to perform
both onscreen retouching and color proofing, leading
to problems such as compromised screen space due
to the various menu bars and pop-up tools that take
up valuable onscreen real estate. To help accelerate
his proofing process through a second screen while
maintaining high standards for precision and color
quality,Versace turned to BenQ’s PG2401PT
professional color management monitor.
“One of the common bottlenecks in digital
photography workflows is crowded user interfaces,”
said Versace. “Extensive menus now sit atop images,
making desktops extremely cluttered. Using BenQ’s
PG2401PT as a second monitor specifically for
color approval gives me uncluttered access to my
proofing images with near real-time responses to
the adjustments I perform on my Cintiq screen —
enabling final color that is fully faithful to the print.
In addition to an amazing contrast ratio and simple
monitor-specific calibration software, the PG2401PT
also allows me to save time in my workflow while
retaining the extremely high degree of accuracy that I
demand from each and every one of my components.”
Designed specifically for creative professionals,
BenQ’s PG2401PT professional color management
monitor enables accurate and consistent onscreen
color matching capabilities for reliable, printingcertified soft proofing precision. Featuring monitorspecific “Palette Master”calibration software
PG2401PT
• 24.1” Widescreen LED Monitor
• Full HD 1920 x 1200 Resolution
• 12M:1 Ultra High Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Certified by IDEAlliance & FOGRA
• 100% CMYK & 99% Adobe RGB
• Palette Master - Validating Calibration Software Included
• Brightness Uniformity Function
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developed by X-Rite, named, and accurate color
performance device works in tandem with Versace’s
Cintiq monitor to blend seamlessly into the artist’s
workflow, allowing him to make final color decisions
by precisely zooming into image details. Equipped with
hard calibration capabilities, and available at an incredibly
affordable price, the monitor gives Versace true-to-form
renditions of his photographs before committing to
the final print. The result is a dual screen soft-proofing
solution that is simple, detail-oriented, and dependable
for world-class printed photographs.
“After calibration, I gained two very
closely-matched monitors but chose
the PG2401PT to make final color
decisions since its resolution and
contrast ratio are so incredible,”
“After calibration, I gained two very closely-matched
monitors but chose the PG2401PT to make final color
decisions since its resolution and contrast ratio are so
incredible,” added Versace. “As a result, I can use my
editing tool for what it’s been designed to do, and am
able to add a monitor to my workflow that allows me
to make quick, confident, and accurate color decisions
while working on either motion or still images. BenQ
has designed a professional color management monitor
that is easily as impressive as more expensive monitors
with its combination of hardware, calibration, and
performance capabilities. Photographers are gaining a
truly remarkable device.”
Since adding BenQ’s PG2401PT as a second monitor to
handle the demands of final proofing,Vincent Versace
has added efficiency gains to his workflows without any
compromises to color quality. This includes the ability
to perform soft proofing on both imaging and video
projects within a single workflow — processes that
needed their own respective workflows in the past.
Because of the monitor’s incredible color accuracy,
Versace is also able to predict the appearance of his
photographs via profiles on PG2401PT and final colors
before committing to the printing process, creating even
more cost-effectiveness for the artist. Furthermore,
Versace will soon be using the PG2401PT to discuss his
latest work on his upcoming video tutorials.
“I would easily recommend this monitor to
professionals but also advanced amateur photographers
who will gain the ability to create extremely high
caliber images straight from the box,” added Versace.
“Available at such a low price point, the PG2401PT is a
significant breakthrough for the digital photography and
color proofing community, and provides an exciting new
window into our images.”
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