Looking for recommendations for printing color onto 11" x 17" paper. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Scanning in 16-bit colour. I have a Canon CanoScan LiDE 600F plugged into a Vista machine. The box says "9600 x 4800 resolution! 48-bit colour!". Scanning options in Vista (It's all WIA not Twain these days) seem to limit me to 600dpi and 8-bit colour. Am I missing something, or does anyone else have any experience of pulling off this feat with this hardware, or know why the box would seem to be claiming unfacts?
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 7 answers

What is the best approach to color management? I only just realised that how I see my photos in iPhoto, Photoshop, and Safari isn't how the majority of people on the net are seeing them? What is the best setup for consistent color management that still looks good? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 7 answers

When I open only my right eye things are tinted red. When I open only my left eye they are tinted blue. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 36 answers

I want to reconstruct Phoenix Mars lander pics in color. There are five B&W images of the same scene with the wavelength in the jpg headers (445, 485, 533, 604, 753nm). How do I combine these? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm trying to reconcile the significance of red cloth to the natives in Eirik the Red's Saga. Can anyone point me in the right direction? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 9 answers

I just moved into room in a beautiful house, but cannot for the life of me decide what color to choose. I'm looking for a natural, earthy tone - something with a sensual vibe like dark brown. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Can I change the colors of MIDI events in Sonar 7's piano roll editor individually to match the notes they represent? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 1 answers

How do I automatically create a series of images of sequential numbers? ( 01.jpg shows the number '1', 02.jpg the number '2', etc) [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I prepare a bitmap image to print in black & white plus one spot color? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Why don't car manufacturers make pink cars? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 44 answers

How to make InDesign export colours properly? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 20 answers

Daughter has a science fair problem. Where can I buy light filtering gels? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Form Controls in Word 2007: OK, I created a form with Rich Text and Drop-Down List controls. The controls appear within a table. The question is, how do I get the resulting text (once the form is filled in) to appear in black, not gray? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 2 answers

Working with duotones and spot channels in Photoshop question. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 8 answers

I have LCD displays I need to display video on, but they displays were made on the cheap and the colors display strangely. The screens have no brightness/contrast adjustment options. How do I determine the contrast ratio/gamma of these screens so that I can make adjustments to my video files? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 4 answers

Why is green the iconic color of poison? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 36 answers

I'm a fan of mid-century modern design. We've just bought an apartment in a building from that era (1961), and want to furnish it appropriately. We've got some vintage stuff we've collected over the years, and have bought some new stuff from Ikea and elsewhere that fits the bill. I'm also planning to build or modify some simple items (shelves, an entertainment center) in mid-century style -- and here's where I've run into a major problem: I can't seem to find paint in that very dark, almost-black brown that is so characteristic of the period. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 9 answers

When I build a spot gradient in Indesign or Illustrator I'm not getting exactly what I want. What I want: a very dark blue (say, PMS 2756) to black - with the blue getting darker and darker toward black. What I get on screen and on proof: the blue becoming a lighter gray, then the gray darkening toward black. I assume the solution rests in using a blue > nothing gradient in a layer above a blue > black and messing with overprinting / transparency but I'm unsure how to proceed. Any advice?
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 11 answers

Who knows how I can colorize NewBalance shoes without ruining them? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 9 answers

What is a good brand (and shade) of hair dye? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 17 answers

Color algebra: Given a color C, how do I pick a color F that will be color C when against background color B at opacity N? How would I do the same thing for a color multiplication? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 18 answers

CRT-Quality LCD monitors: do they exist? Where can I see them in person? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a perceptual (non-physical) component to colorblindness that can be cured or mitigated by training? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to use color-coded cables for critical servers. Is it possible to purchase PC power cables in colors other than black and grey? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Help me find a decent yet inexpensive color calibration tool. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me figure out my color profile woes, please! [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm scanning old family photos and the scanner appears to be adding colored pixels to black and white photos. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 16 answers

Gadget-filter: Do you think Amazon's Kindle will ever be offered in color rather than b/w? [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm having trouble using hex codes in my myspace CSS style sheets. When I enter the hex # (example "color: #99FF33") then save, the text i've entered is somehow automatically changed to "color: #99FF33" and the color remains unchanged. What is causing this? Is there a work around?
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Best way to die my urine all of the ROY G. BIV rainbow colors? [Not all at once, one color at a time.] The brighter and more vibrant, the better. [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 16 answers

I can't focus on blue lights. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 18 answers

Pratchett fans: I need to knit something for a Discworld fan. I thought it might be fun to do an octagonal washcloth out of octarine cotton. The only problem, as I understand it, is that octarine is only visible to wizards and cats. So how would I, a mere human mortal, best approximate this colour? OR - can you think of anything else suitably Discworld-ish? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2007 - 19 answers

What the heck is wrong with the colour on my TV? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 16 answers

What is the origin/history of Red and Blue as juxtaposed colors to denote entities in conflict? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 38 answers

When is it (if ever) fashionable to wear a blue shirt with blue pants - particularly blue jeans? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 38 answers

How do I color output in Perl? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Yellow + blue = green. So, ________ + screaming green = light purple? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 30 answers

How do I accessorize my three yellow dresses? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm creating a very simple web page and inserting images into the cells of a table. However, I can still see faint lines around the borders of the images. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm looking for research on how colors affect the mood. [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 7 answers

How does one sort hexadecimal colors properly? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 17 answers

What kind of fun can I have with 36 colors of permanent markers? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 12 answers

What is this font? And this color? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Is there anyway to touch up my hair highlights inbetween salon visits? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 5 answers

What color(s) should we paint the walls in our cubicle-filled office environment? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 12 answers

suggest some fun, upbeat, likeable songs that mention specific colours? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2007 - 55 answers

Help me with my hair color. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 9 answers

Colour Grading: Tips, Trick and Other Helpful stuff. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2007 - 2 answers

What color should I paint my spare bedroom/office? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2007 - 8 answers