So I finally jumped on the bandwagon and purchased lightroom. It makes editing so easy that I can sit on my laptop and edit while watching TV etc. LOVE IT! So I spend 3 evenings editing photos on my laptop, burn them on a DVD and load them in my desktop.

All my hours spent editing, AND EVERYONE WAS ORANGE! Grrrrr.... WTF?

My best guess is that my monitors need to be calibrated (or I need technicolor glasses). So here's my question... I see there are several programs available, but will the same program work on my desktop as it does on my laptop??

Or is there a simple method that works just as well?

At this point, I don't know which monitor is correct if either, and need some direction so I can get these images re-edited.

Both machines are Sony Vaio if that matters and the desktop is an LCD monitor....

Thanks
Jamie

I use the Spyder Pro. I've used it to calibrate a notebook monitor and my external monitor both.

Anyone else, or is Spyder the best choice?

Spyder Pro will definitely get you calibrated.

And not to be a party pooper... as fun as it is to edit while watching TV on the couch, remember that your surroundings affect your color perception. The flashing of your TV, ambient light, overall room brightness all affect the way your eye is seeing color. It makes for a less than precise environment. Sorry. Don't hate me!

-Leon

LOL... No hating here... But a girls gotta see her Desperate Housewives! Busy women multitask! Thanks tho... I actually hadn't thought of that, I will be sure to keep that in mind oncve I get calibrated.