DIGITAL PROOFING -- Taking Measure of a Proof

Current RGB display technologies fall broadly under two categories—CRT and LCD. Neither display type has the full range of properties required to enable critical-color, virtual proofing in uncontrolled lighting conditions.

CRT (cathode ray tube)

>> Pros: A mature technology, with sufficient color gamut, stable color properties, good uniformity across the monitor (top/down/left/right), smooth reproduction behavior and little change in color appearance when images are viewed from an angle.