The Photographer’sGuide to ColorManagement

PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR

CONSISTENT RESULTS

Phil Nelson

LEARN HOW COLOR MANAGEMENTCAN BOOST EFFICIENCY, REDUCE FRUSTRATION,AND SAVE YOU MONEY

Today’s digital photography workflow includes multiple devices—cameras, scanners, monitors, software, printers, and more—thatcan all perceive, display, or render the same color differently.

As a result, even if you see a close match between the displayand printout in your immediate work environment, the colorsyour client sees when viewing your images on their computer maybe disapponting. Additionally, the prints you receive from your labmay fail to match your intent, requiring costly reprints.

Color-management processes are utilized to eliminate thesekinds of problems and to provide consistent, predictable results asa photograph moves through the workflow. With these techniquesin place, you can ensure that each image will meet the expectationsof both the photographer and the client.

FEATURES

• Mastering basic color-management concepts, like

color models, color spaces, and color gamuts

• Choosing the hardware and software needed to

establish a color-managed workflow

• Establishing system-level and application-level

color-management protocols

• Understanding ICC profiles—where to get them

and how to use them

• Creating profiles for your digital camera, scanner,

monitor, printer, and more

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Phil Nelson started his career in graphic design,then went on to work for Apple Computer andAdobe Systems before trading in his corporate suitfor a camera bag. Today, he is a successful fine-artphotographer and a GretagMacbeth Color ExpertTM

who teaches color management to photographersaround the world.

BOOK SPECS

$34.95 list, 8 1/2"x11", 128p, 250 color images,ISBN-13: 978-1-58428-204-4, Order no. 1838.

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