Paint wall behind LCD black?

[rs666]

I am about to set up my new Apple 30" Cinema Display in my home office and wondered if there would be any benefit in darkening the surrounding area.

I thought painting the wall behind the screen black might help when working in LR and CS. I am happy to set one wall and desk aside just for photo processing and have everything darker.

What do you think?

[Bobster]

i have some black card, tbh, not found much difference with or without, must take it down actually - i also wear dark tops when editing..
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/80425826.jpg

[Village_Idiot]

i have some black card, tbh, not found much difference with or without, must take it down actually - i also wear dark tops when editing..
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/80425826.jpg

Don't touch the screen...

[Bobster]

Don't touch the screen...
i don't :p

[tomd]

i don't :p

Is the ceiling in that room 6 feet high or are you about 9 feet tall?

Don't stand up!

[rivan]

I am about to set up my new Apple 30" Cinema Display in my home office and wondered if there would be any benefit in darkening the surrounding area.

I thought painting the wall behind the screen black might help when working in LR and CS. I am happy to set one wall and desk aside just for photo processing and have everything darker.

What do you think?

I find it's easier with dark backgrounds and lighting. I know a couple guys who swear by neutral grey, also with lowered lights.

[rs666]

Thanks for the replies.

Using the dimming feature in LR got me thinking about it. I will install the display in the next couple of days and post a pic of the setup to see if anyone can make anymore suggestions on setup.

:)

[Bobster]

Is the ceiling in that room 6 feet high or are you about 9 feet tall?

Don't stand up!
LOL, i have to duck when i'm at the lower end of my cabin, but yes the ceiling is 6'6" at the highest point :)

[rs666]

Here's the setup..

http://images27.fotki.com/v984/photos/5/537502/5361568/IMG_2845-vi.jpg


I am thinking of paint the rear wall, side wall and rear of door black or dark grey.

I think doing the desk will help too.

What do you think? Worth the effort?

[rivan]

Here's the setup..
I am thinking of paint the rear wall, side wall and rear of door black or dark grey.

I think doing the desk will help too.

What do you think? Worth the effort?



Personally, as devoid of color as your workspace is, I think it's fine as-is, as long as the lights are dim. You might end up with some eyestrain if it's too bright, with all that white around - if you're there working full days.

[Robf]

i'd go neutral grey...extremes of colour and tone can have odd effects on the eyes.

ideally you want to think about closing the studio off to light and having specific temp lights in there as well...but it depends on how far you want to go.

[rs666]

Thanks for the responses.

By neutral grey what do you mean? A mid-grey, like and aluminium, or darker like a gun metal?

Temp lighting. What sort of thing? This feels like a processing studio setup kind of thread more than RAW processing. Is there a spot on the forum for that?

[rs666]

Hang on....that's an identical twin or some nice PS work LOL :lol:

i have some black card, tbh, not found much difference with or without, must take it down actually - i also wear dark tops when editing..
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/80425826.jpg

[Bobster]

i call all 3 in when i'm after major critique :)

http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/80479542.jpg

[Robf]

Thanks for the responses.

By neutral grey what do you mean? A mid-grey, like and aluminium, or darker like a gun metal?

Temp lighting. What sort of thing? This feels like a processing studio setup kind of thread more than RAW processing. Is there a spot on the forum for that?

50% neutral as you can get it...um, matt dull grey, neither dark or light, warm or cold...

as for lights you know the temp of, its good if you have your monitor calibrated around a certain temp (say 6500k) to have lights of the same temp...that way when you look at your prints or paper your monitor will reflect that better. Its very easy to upset the eyes with different types of light...strong daylight and tungsten can make you see things differently, especially on a monitor which you'll shield from direct light anyway. The light should be comfortable and not too direct or in shadow...

but that could be a step too far for you...but as your going to paint the wall ;)