I will start by saying too much has happened in the last day and a half to write about in a blog entry, so I will stick to the highlights here. Mirage is a much nicer place to host a meeting than TI. The meeting rooms we have are awesome, and the food and food service personal are top … [Read more...]
User’s Group 2005 T-minus approx 6 hours
Even with the delayed flight we made it to Vegas. Here we are out last night. Terra is on the left Michael Woods girlfriend Stephanie is on the right. Michael Woods is behind Stephanie, and I'm to Mike's left dressed in all black playing with my cell phone. Well, in 6 hours we get started. I plan to … [Read more...]
Waiting for DELAYED flight at MKE airport
MKE = Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport for those who travel a bit less than I do. So, the Northwest mechanics did go on strike at 12:01am this morning. Even though our flight is delayed it looks like we will be leaving just a little less than an hour late. So, I am blogging for the first … [Read more...]
First 2005 ColorMetrix User’s Group Post
For the next week, I will be utilizing the jimraffel.com blog as a way to keep anyone who cares up-to-date on the 2005 ColorMetrix User's Group Conference. I decided to start today, because we just got done packing up all the boxes of materials for the meeting and shipping them off to the Mirage … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #9…Press Characterization and Grey Balance
*** Introduction *** We will be in Las Vegas beginning Saturday for the 5th Annual ColorMetrix User’s Group Conference. The meeting runs through Tuesday, and we do not return until Wednesday, so there may not be a Golden Nugget next week. I am planning to try and use the www.JimRaffel.com … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #8…Specification, Guideline, or Process Capabilities?
*** Introduction *** If you noticed there was not Golden Nugget last week, it is because I was on vacation. Please remember you can always visit www.JimRaffel.com to review an archive of previous Golden Nuggets. There is still time to register for our User’s Group Conference coming up August … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #7…Ink Jet Proofing Dry Time Prior to Measurement
*** User’s Group Conference News *** Even though the date to receive our guaranteed pricing on rooms at the Mirage has passed it is not too late to attend the 2005 user’s group conference. If you are still interested in attending, we may be able to assist attendees in getting our hotel … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #6…Why Measure?
*** Introduction *** In the last several weeks several readers have mentioned that they are forwarding these e-mails to others. That is perfectly fine, but anyone can get on the list by sending me their complete contact information. *** Jim Raffel’s Week 6 Golden Nugget…Why Measure … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #5 Density & TVI or L*a*b?
This post now appears as Color Conversations: Density & TVI or L*a*b? on Color Conversations the blog of ColorMetrix Technologies, LLC. *** Introduction *** Next, I want to let you all know that since the inception of the golden nuggets idea both of the Mikes at ColorMetrix (Michael … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #4…Proper Color Viewing Conditions
Once again this week our topic has been set by a golden nuggets reader. I will get to that in a moment, but first I wanted to share some observations I made this 4th of July weekend. I had the honor and pleasure of joining my son’s Boy Scout troop for their last day and half of summer camp. … [Read more...]