Also, cam someone explain using proof mode vs. lowering the overall brightness to let's say 80cd? How do they relate to ones another?
Again:
Why are my prints too dark?
A video update to a written piece on subject from 2013
In this 24 minute video, I'll cover:
Are your prints really too dark?
Display calibration and WYSIWYG
Proper print viewing conditions
Trouble shooting to get a match
Avoiding kludges that don't solve the problem
High resolution:
http://digitaldog.net/files/Why_are_my_prints_too_dark.mp4Low resolution:
https://youtu.be/iS6sjZmxjY4