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World-Class Color MatchingHow 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 award-winning 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.

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

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

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, printing-certified soft proofing precision. Featuring monitor-specific “Palette Master”calibration software developed by X-Rite ,

PG2401PT• Color management monitor• 24” IPS panel with 10 bit color depth• 99% Adobe RGB / 93% DCI P3• 14-bit 3D LUT with Delta E ≤ 2• Hardware calibration• Palette Master calibration software• Brightness uniformity function• Accurate color with G7, UGRA and FOGRA certification• Shading hood

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named , andaccurate 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,” 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.

“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,”

“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.”

BenQ is at the forefront of monitor technology. Focusing on ultrausers, BenQ designs to accommodate the unique needs of customers. With monitors purpose-built for critical functions for gamers, graphic designers, photographers, artists, creative and business professionals, BenQ balances aesthetic appeal with peak performance and comfort.

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