color management are you managing your color?. presenter: m. rizwan khan & hassan malik

Color ManagementColor Management

Are You Managing Your Are You Managing Your CCOOLLOORR??

Presenter:Presenter:

M. Rizwan KhanM. Rizwan Khan

&&

Hassan MalikHassan Malik

OverviewOverviewMain Theory and Concepts of Color ManagementMain Theory and Concepts of Color Management

Workflow SoftwareWorkflow Software

Setting up EFI ColorProofSetting up EFI ColorProof

Setting Up Creo PrinergySetting Up Creo Prinergy

Levels of Color ManagementLevels of Color Management

Setting up ApplicationsSetting up Applications

Putting it to the Test (Samples)!Putting it to the Test (Samples)!

Square Spot / Staccato FM Technology and How it RelatesSquare Spot / Staccato FM Technology and How it Relates

Profile Wizard Color Management OverviewProfile Wizard Color Management Overview

Top Ten Color Management ListTop Ten Color Management List

Q&AQ&A

First a Little FUN!First a Little FUN!

Folding Arms ExerciseFolding Arms Exercise

Are you 10 yrs old or the Are you 10 yrs old or the CustomerCustomer

Main ConceptMain ConceptYou use ICC profiles to go from one color space You use ICC profiles to go from one color space

to another to another to another . . .to another to another to another . . .

Human Human EyeEye

ScannerScannerTrans/RefTrans/Ref

MonitorMonitor ProofProof PressPress

Main ConceptMain Concept

It’s just a thought processIt’s just a thought process

W.W.W.W.W.W. Where did this color Image/Graphic Come from?

What color space am I working in now?

Where am I going with this Image/Graphic?


Managing the Managing the processprocess of printing colorof printing color

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ProofProof PressPress

Predictable Predictable ResultsResults

Same ResultsSame Results

ConsistencyConsistency

Scanner

Dig. Proof

Monitor

Press

Color Management (ICC) - Why?Color Management (ICC) - Why?

You get the best possible color from a deviceYou get the best possible color from a device It is not proprietaryIt is not proprietary Low color knowledge needed to useLow color knowledge needed to use Quicker turnaround of jobsQuicker turnaround of jobs Quicker make ready on pressQuicker make ready on press Lower user interventionLower user intervention More cost savingsMore cost savings Happier CustomerHappier Customer

Color Management Color Management What it is What it is NOTNOT!!

Replacement for image editingReplacement for image editing Replacement for quality controlReplacement for quality control Replacement for “Garbage in, Garbage Out!”Replacement for “Garbage in, Garbage Out!” Replacement for quality color peopleReplacement for quality color people Cure for unpredictable devicesCure for unpredictable devices Plug and Play/ “Push Button Color”Plug and Play/ “Push Button Color”


Color Management Color Management

vs. vs. ICC ColorSync Color ManagementICC ColorSync Color Management


Color Management - is generic term that describes a way of manipulating color

with a proprietary color tool to your liking for each device that you may have. It

does not necessarily mean you are using ICC Color Management.


Example:


ICC ColorSync Color ManagementICC ColorSync Color Management - - provides a built-in framework for implementing and provides a built-in framework for implementing and

managing device profiles. Color Sync profiles managing device profiles. Color Sync profiles follow the International Color Consortium (ICC) follow the International Color Consortium (ICC)

profile format. This format provides a single cross-profile format. This format provides a single cross-platform standard for translating color data across platform standard for translating color data across devices and across operating systems. A profile devices and across operating systems. A profile

created for a particular device is usable on created for a particular device is usable on systems running different operating systems.systems running different operating systems.


ICC Color Profiling ICC Color Profiling

vs.vs.Press ProfilingPress Profiling

Color ManagementColor ManagementICC Color ProfilingICC Color Profiling - is taking a snapshot of - is taking a snapshot of

the color your device produces at that particular the color your device produces at that particular time. time. A profile is a standard file format that A profile is a standard file format that communicates measured color output of a communicates measured color output of a

system or device in response to a known input. system or device in response to a known input. Its data describes a device’s characterization to Its data describes a device’s characterization to

applications and operating systems that applications and operating systems that support the format.support the format.


Press ProfilingPress Profiling - is commonly mistaken - is commonly mistaken for ICC profiling. for ICC profiling. Press Profiling is the Press Profiling is the

process of ensuring that the press process of ensuring that the press conforms to an established state, conforms to an established state,

specified by the manufacturer, user, or an specified by the manufacturer, user, or an industry wide specification or standard.industry wide specification or standard.

i.e.: SWOP,GRAcoli.e.: SWOP,GRAcol


Calibration Calibration

vs. vs. Linearization (Baseline)Linearization (Baseline)

vs.vs.

CharacterizationCharacterization


CalibrationCalibration - - The process of ensuring The process of ensuring that all color production devices that all color production devices

(scanners, monitors, printers) conform (scanners, monitors, printers) conform to an established state, specified by the to an established state, specified by the manufacturer, user, or an industry wide manufacturer, user, or an industry wide

specification or standard. specification or standard.


Linearization Linearization - - A specific type of calibration A specific type of calibration in which an output device is adjusted to in which an output device is adjusted to

deliver a straight-line relationship between deliver a straight-line relationship between input and output. For example, an imagesetter input and output. For example, an imagesetter

is linearized to output halftone dot values is linearized to output halftone dot values within a certain tolerance of those input. You within a certain tolerance of those input. You Linearize by doing a Baseline Calibration on Linearize by doing a Baseline Calibration on

the Iris 2/4 Print.the Iris 2/4 Print.


CharacterizationCharacterization - It is a way of - It is a way of determining how an input device determining how an input device

captures color or an output device captures color or an output device records color when it is calibrated. records color when it is calibrated. This is the process of creating an This is the process of creating an

ICC Profile.ICC Profile.


DensitometerDensitometer

Vs.Vs.

SpectrophotometerSpectrophotometer

Vs.Vs.

ColorimeterColorimeter


DensitometerDensitometer - reads densities. How - reads densities. How much light is reflected or transmitted.much light is reflected or transmitted.

SpectrophotometerSpectrophotometer - reads spectral - reads spectral data from reflected light, giving it an data from reflected light, giving it an

LAB value.LAB value.

ColorimeterColorimeter - reads spectral data - reads spectral data from emitted light, giving it an LAB from emitted light, giving it an LAB value. Usually used on a monitor.value. Usually used on a monitor.


Delta EDelta E – Delta E is the difference in – Delta E is the difference in change from one color to another.change from one color to another.

Conditions of ColorConditions of Color

• Viewing environmentViewing environment• Viewing boothViewing booth• Human factorsHuman factors• Background influenceBackground influence


• Viewing EnvironmentViewing Environment - Should be - Should be in a neutral environment. With no in a neutral environment. With no windows if possible. Fluorescent windows if possible. Fluorescent lighting should be kept at a minimumlighting should be kept at a minimum


• Viewing BoothViewing Booth - - Should be used at Should be used at all costs. It provides a consistent all costs. It provides a consistent standard (D50/D65) of lighting for standard (D50/D65) of lighting for viewing color.viewing color.


Human factorHuman factor

BackgroundBackground

InfluenceInfluence

Color SpacesColor Spaces

• Device IndependentDevice Independent• RGBRGB• CMYKCMYK

Device Independent Device Independent Color SpaceColor Space

WhiteL*

WhiteL*

Red+a*

Yellow+b*

Yellow+b*

Blue -b*

BlackL*

BlackL*

Green-a*

Green-a*

Device Independent Device Independent Color SpaceColor Space

L* indicates Lightness

a*b* indicates Color

L*a*b* L*a*b*

Defines color locationDefines color location

RGB Color SpaceRGB Color Space

Is an additive color space. This is Is an additive color space. This is usually your scanner, monitor, and usually your scanner, monitor, and sometimes your color proofer.sometimes your color proofer.

Additive ColorAdditive Color

The The additive color processadditive color process begins begins with black, or the absence of light, with black, or the absence of light, and therefore no color. It involves and therefore no color. It involves

transmitted light before it is transmitted light before it is reflected by a substrate. With reflected by a substrate. With

transmitted light, all the colors of transmitted light, all the colors of the rainbow can be produced by the rainbow can be produced by

mixing the three primary mixing the three primary wavelengths of light (red, green, wavelengths of light (red, green,

and blue) in different combinations.and blue) in different combinations.

CMYK Color SpaceCMYK Color Space

CMYK is a subtractive color space. CMYK is a subtractive color space. It is usually your digital proofer and It is usually your digital proofer and printing press.printing press.

Subtractive ColorSubtractive Color

Subtractive color Subtractive color processprocess is based on is based on light reflected from an light reflected from an

object which has passed object which has passed through pigments or through pigments or dyes that absorb or dyes that absorb or "subtract" certain "subtract" certain

wavelengths, allowing wavelengths, allowing others to be reflected.others to be reflected.

ICC ProfilesICC Profiles

All they are…All they are…

BEGIN_DATABEGIN_DATAA1 0.2994 0.1755 0.0406 48.9460 58.6530 38.6919 70.2655 213.4118A1 0.2994 0.1755 0.0406 48.9460 58.6530 38.6919 70.2655 213.4118A2 0.1144 0.0846 0.0390 34.9172 26.2550 15.4585 30.4679 210.4889A2 0.1144 0.0846 0.0390 34.9172 26.2550 15.4585 30.4679 210.4889A3 0.2044 0.1326 0.0423 43.1571 43.1289 27.7162 51.2668 212.7263A3 0.2044 0.1326 0.0423 43.1571 43.1289 27.7162 51.2668 212.7263A4 0.1561 0.1145 0.0462 40.3208 29.7382 20.5934 36.1725 214.7022A4 0.1561 0.1145 0.0462 40.3208 29.7382 20.5934 36.1725 214.7022A5 0.1176 0.0990 0.0519 37.6593 16.6584 12.9789 21.1176 217.9229A5 0.1176 0.0990 0.0519 37.6593 16.6584 12.9789 21.1176 217.9229A6 0.3257 0.2475 0.0897 56.8303 34.2931 30.0951 45.6260 221.2697A6 0.3257 0.2475 0.0897 56.8303 34.2931 30.0951 45.6260 221.2697A7 0.2770 0.2283 0.1040 54.8994 24.3016 21.9431 32.7424 222.0804A7 0.2770 0.2283 0.1040 54.8994 24.3016 21.9431 32.7424 222.0804A8 0.2374 0.2147 0.1193 53.4592 13.9699 14.7785 20.3362 226.6111A8 0.2374 0.2147 0.1193 53.4592 13.9699 14.7785 20.3362 226.6111A9 0.6265 0.5942 0.3760 81.5240 12.7116 14.2196 19.0731 228.2049A9 0.6265 0.5942 0.3760 81.5240 12.7116 14.2196 19.0731 228.2049A10 0.6489 0.6371 0.4450 83.8166 7.9127 9.2837 12.1983 229.5583A10 0.6489 0.6371 0.4450 83.8166 7.9127 9.2837 12.1983 229.5583A11 0.6655 0.6718 0.5034 85.5938 3.9652 5.5139 …A11 0.6655 0.6718 0.5034 85.5938 3.9652 5.5139 …

END_DATAEND_DATA

BEGIN_DATABEGIN_DATAA1 0.2994 0.1755 0.0406 48.9460 58.6530 38.6919 70.2655 213.4118A1 0.2994 0.1755 0.0406 48.9460 58.6530 38.6919 70.2655 213.4118A2 0.1144 0.0846 0.0390 34.9172 26.2550 15.4585 30.4679 210.4889A2 0.1144 0.0846 0.0390 34.9172 26.2550 15.4585 30.4679 210.4889A3 0.2044 0.1326 0.0423 43.1571 43.1289 27.7162 51.2668 212.7263A3 0.2044 0.1326 0.0423 43.1571 43.1289 27.7162 51.2668 212.7263A4 0.1561 0.1145 0.0462 40.3208 29.7382 20.5934 36.1725 214.7022A4 0.1561 0.1145 0.0462 40.3208 29.7382 20.5934 36.1725 214.7022A5 0.1176 0.0990 0.0519 37.6593 16.6584 12.9789 21.1176 217.9229A5 0.1176 0.0990 0.0519 37.6593 16.6584 12.9789 21.1176 217.9229A6 0.3257 0.2475 0.0897 56.8303 34.2931 30.0951 45.6260 221.2697A6 0.3257 0.2475 0.0897 56.8303 34.2931 30.0951 45.6260 221.2697A7 0.2770 0.2283 0.1040 54.8994 24.3016 21.9431 32.7424 222.0804A7 0.2770 0.2283 0.1040 54.8994 24.3016 21.9431 32.7424 222.0804A8 0.2374 0.2147 0.1193 53.4592 13.9699 14.7785 20.3362 226.6111A8 0.2374 0.2147 0.1193 53.4592 13.9699 14.7785 20.3362 226.6111A9 0.6265 0.5942 0.3760 81.5240 12.7116 14.2196 19.0731 228.2049A9 0.6265 0.5942 0.3760 81.5240 12.7116 14.2196 19.0731 228.2049A10 0.6489 0.6371 0.4450 83.8166 7.9127 9.2837 12.1983 229.5583A10 0.6489 0.6371 0.4450 83.8166 7.9127 9.2837 12.1983 229.5583A11 0.6655 0.6718 0.5034 85.5938 3.9652 5.5139 …A11 0.6655 0.6718 0.5034 85.5938 3.9652 5.5139 …

END_DATAEND_DATA

Sets of InformationSets of InformationSets of InformationSets of Information

CMYKCMYKCC ==00MM ==100100YY ==3333KK ==3333

CC ==00MM ==100100YY ==3333KK ==3333

CC ==00MM ==6666YY ==6666KK ==3030

CC ==00MM ==6666YY ==6666KK ==3030

CC ==1717MM ==1717YY ==8383KK ==4545

CC ==5050MM ==5050YY ==8383KK ==4545

CC ==5050MM ==5050YY ==8383KK ==4545

L=L=31,7531,75aa==43,0543,05bb==29,6229,62

L=L=31,7531,75aa==43,0543,05bb==29,6229,62 LL== 41,0641,06

aa== -4,25-4,25bb== 26,7326,73

LL== 41,0641,06aa== -4,25-4,25bb== 26,7326,73

L= L= 51,8051,80

a= a= 29,5129,51

b= b= 28,9428,94

L= L= 51,8051,80

a= a= 29,5129,51

b= b= 28,9428,94

LAB LAB MeasurementMeasurement

LL== 57,7057,70aa== -7,54-7,54bb== 47,3047,30

LL== 57,7057,70aa== -7,54-7,54bb== 47,3047,30

Color DefinitionColor Definition

ICC ProfilesICC Profiles

• Defines color gamutDefines color gamut• Color characteristicsColor characteristics• Set of informationSet of information

CMM - Color Management CMM - Color Management Module/MethodModule/Method

• It is behind the scenes software It is behind the scenes software engine that maps one gamut to engine that maps one gamut to another, usually CMYK/RGB to LAB another, usually CMYK/RGB to LAB and back to CMYK/RGB.and back to CMYK/RGB.

• The secret, keep it consistent. The secret, keep it consistent. Always stick with the same CMM in Always stick with the same CMM in every application you use.every application you use.

Rendering IntentRendering Intent

• PerceptualPerceptual• Relative ColorimetricRelative Colorimetric• Absolute ColorimetricAbsolute Colorimetric• SaturationSaturation


PerceptualPerceptual - Compresses the total gamut from - Compresses the total gamut from one device’s color space into the gamut of one device’s color space into the gamut of another devices color space when one or another devices color space when one or more colors in the original image is out of the more colors in the original image is out of the gamut of the destination color space. This gamut of the destination color space. This preserves the visual relationship between preserves the visual relationship between colors by shrinking the entire color space and colors by shrinking the entire color space and shifting all colors proportionality - including shifting all colors proportionality - including those that were in gamut.those that were in gamut.


Relative ColorimetricRelative Colorimetric - When a color in the - When a color in the currant color space is out of gamut in the currant color space is out of gamut in the target color space, it is mapped to the closest target color space, it is mapped to the closest possible color within the gamut of the target possible color within the gamut of the target color space, while colors that are in gamut color space, while colors that are in gamut are not affected. Only the colors that fall are not affected. Only the colors that fall outside of the destination gamut are outside of the destination gamut are changed. This render intent can cause two changed. This render intent can cause two colors, which appear different in the color colors, which appear different in the color space, to be the same the the target color space, to be the same the the target color space. Also called “clipping” space. Also called “clipping”


Absolute ColorimetricAbsolute Colorimetric - Colors match exactly - Colors match exactly with no adjustment made for white point or with no adjustment made for white point or black point that would alter the image’s black point that would alter the image’s brightness. It is very similar to Relative brightness. It is very similar to Relative Colorimetric, but will always print with the Colorimetric, but will always print with the targets paper white tint. Absolute targets paper white tint. Absolute colorimetric is valuable for rendering colorimetric is valuable for rendering “signature colors.”“signature colors.”


SaturationSaturation - Reproduces the original image - Reproduces the original image color saturation (vividness) when converting color saturation (vividness) when converting into the target device’s color space. In this into the target device’s color space. In this approach the relative saturation of colors is approach the relative saturation of colors is maintained from gamut to gamut. Usually for maintained from gamut to gamut. Usually for business graphics that are bright and business graphics that are bright and saturated.saturated.

Press proofPress proofIrisIris

Gamut Mapping/RenderingGamut Mapping/Rendering

IrisIris

Press Sheet ProofPress Sheet Proof

SourceSource to to DestinationDestination gamut mapping gamut mapping

Iris over Press ProofIris over Press Proof

On to The Workflow…On to The Workflow…

Brisque Brisque (Ver 3.0.38)(Ver 3.0.38) Set Up Set Up IQ Pro IQ Pro (Ver 4.0)(Ver 4.0) Set Up Set Up Prinergy Set UpPrinergy Set Up Must Have’sMust Have’s Configuration LevelsConfiguration Levels

WorkflowWorkflow

Pre Workflow KnowledgePre Workflow Knowledge

ColorZone ColorZone – Linearizes/Calibrates the Iris – Linearizes/Calibrates the Iris proofer. You always use Color Zone before proofer. You always use Color Zone before

using Profile Wizard.using Profile Wizard.

ColorZone vs. Profile WizardColorZone vs. Profile Wizard

Profile WizardProfile Wizard – Creates and Edits ICC – Creates and Edits ICC profiles. You always use Profile Wizard profiles. You always use Profile Wizard

after using Color Zoneafter using Color Zone

Brisque Workflow/SetupBrisque Workflow/Setup

Setup DatabaseSetup Database Output Calibration/LinOutput Calibration/Lin Read Calibration in ColorzoneRead Calibration in Colorzone

with Spectrophotometerwith Spectrophotometer

on Macintosh. It saves back to on Macintosh. It saves back to the Color Databasethe Color Database

Calibrate to BaselineCalibrate to Baseline


Output Output

Control Strip/KSmart Control Strip/KSmart 450 file with new 450 file with new

Baseline CalibrationBaseline Calibration

Read Control Strip in ColorzoneRead Control Strip in Colorzone


on Macintoshon Macintosh

Check CalibrationCheck Calibration


CMYK-DataCMYK-Data

CreateCreateICC Profile With ICC Profile With

Profile WizardProfile Wizard

LAB-DataLAB-Data

IrisIris

Create Destination ICC ProfileCreate Destination ICC Profile



Save Lab FileSave Lab File

Read KSmart in Read KSmart in Profile WizardProfile Wizard


on Macintoshon Macintosh Create ProfileCreate Profile



CMYK-DataCMYK-Data

CreateCreateICC ProfileICC Profile

With Profile WizardWith Profile Wizard

LAB-DataLAB-Data

Create Source ICC ProfileCreate Source ICC Profile

Press ProofPress Proof


Create Create Device-LinkDevice-Link

W/Profile W/Profile WizardWizard

SourceSource

DestinatioDestinatio

nn

PressPress

IrisIris

Brisque Workflow/SetupBrisque Workflow/SetupCreate Device Link (Optional)Create Device Link (Optional)

Brisque Workflow/SetupBrisque Workflow/SetupCreate Device Link (Optional)Create Device Link (Optional)

In Profile Wizard, Load Both Source and Destination In Profile Wizard, Load Both Source and Destination Profiles and apply Preference settingsProfiles and apply Preference settings


Mount Brisque Proof Mount Brisque Proof Items Volume and copy Items Volume and copy Device Link (DVL) and Device Link (DVL) and ProfilesProfiles

Create Color Set with Create Color Set with either DVL or Profileseither DVL or Profiles

Use ColorSet anywhere Use ColorSet anywhere the proof Option is the proof Option is availableavailable

IQ Pro Workflow/SetupIQ Pro Workflow/Setup

Setup Setup PreferencesPreferences

Output Calibration/LinOutput Calibration/Lin Read Calibration in ColorzoneRead Calibration in Colorzone


on Macintosh. It saves back to on Macintosh. It saves back to the Color Databasethe Color Database

Calibrate to BaselineCalibrate to Baseline


Output Output

Control Strip/KSmart Control Strip/KSmart 450 file450 file

Read Control Strip in Read Control Strip in ColorzoneColorzone


on Macintoshon Macintosh

Check CalibrationCheck Calibration

Set Baseline Set Baseline CalibrationCalibration

In PreferencesIn Preferences


CMYK-DataCMYK-Data

CreateCreateICC Profile With ICC Profile With

Profile WizardProfile Wizard

LAB-DataLAB-Data

IrisIris







on Macintoshon MacintoshCreate Profile Create Profile

from Lab Filefrom Lab File



CMYK-DataCMYK-Data

CreateCreateICC ProfileICC Profile

With Profile WizardWith Profile Wizard

LAB-DataLAB-Data


Press ProofPress Proof


Create Create Device-LinkDevice-Linkwith Profile with Profile

WizardWizard

SourceSource

DestinatioDestinatio

nn

PressPress

IrisIris

IQ Pro Workflow/SetupIQ Pro Workflow/SetupCreate Device Link (Optional)Create Device Link (Optional)

IQ Pro Workflow/SetupIQ Pro Workflow/SetupCreate Device Link (Optional)Create Device Link (Optional)

In Profile Wizard, Load Both Source and Destination In Profile Wizard, Load Both Source and Destination Profiles and apply Preference settingsProfiles and apply Preference settings


Open System Folder on Open System Folder on IQ Pro Mac and copy IQ Pro Mac and copy Device Link (DVL) and Device Link (DVL) and Profiles in to ColorSync Profiles in to ColorSync Profiles FolderProfiles Folder

Create Color Set with Create Color Set with either DVL or Profileseither DVL or Profiles

Use ColorSet anywhere Use ColorSet anywhere the proof Option is the proof Option is availableavailable

Create Device Link (Optional)Create Device Link (Optional)

Prinergy Color ManagementPrinergy Color Management

Color manage in 2 places:Color manage in 2 places:1.1. Refine, for separationRefine, for separation

RGB RGB CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK

2.2. Proof Output, for simulationProof Output, for simulation

Prinergy Refine ProcessPrinergy Refine Process

Stripping Embedded ProfilesStripping Embedded Profiles

Using Device Link ProfilesUsing Device Link ProfilesSource Profiles

Device Link Profiles

Prinergy Proofing OutputPrinergy Proofing Output

Using Device Link ProfilesUsing Device Link Profiles

Spot Color HandlingSpot Color Handling

Standard Features in PrinergyStandard Features in Prinergy

Overprint correctionOverprint correction Spot color mappingSpot color mapping Spot color to process conversionSpot color to process conversion Pantone library supportPantone library support Automatic resolution of Pantone namesAutomatic resolution of Pantone names L*a*b* spot color specificationL*a*b* spot color specification RGB to CMYK conversionRGB to CMYK conversion RGB to grayscale conversionRGB to grayscale conversion Support for 6-color proofing devicesSupport for 6-color proofing devices

Color Management OptionsColor Management Options

Use of ICC profilesUse of ICC profiles Handling of embedded ICC profilesHandling of embedded ICC profiles Application of device link profilesApplication of device link profiles Support for 6-color separation profilesSupport for 6-color separation profiles

Hexachrome Support in Hexachrome Support in PrinergyPrinergy

Present:Present:1.1. Use of 6-color profiles for separationUse of 6-color profiles for separation

Profiles from Monaco (October 2001)Profiles from Monaco (October 2001)

2.2. Separation upstream (HexImage, Separation upstream (HexImage, HexVector)HexVector)

3.3. 4 screens (C=O, M=G)4 screens (C=O, M=G)

Color Management WorkflowColor Management Workflow

Must Haves . . . .Must Haves . . . .

Input MustsInput Musts

Low End to Higher End ScannersLow End to Higher End Scanners Eversmart JazzEversmart Jazz Eversmart ProEversmart Pro Eversmart SupremeEversmart Supreme “ “Must be ICC Compliant!”Must be ICC Compliant!”

Soft Proofing MustsSoft Proofing Musts

Calibratable MonitorCalibratable Monitor Apple Display, LaCie, BarcoApple Display, LaCie, Barco ColorBlind Prove It, X-rite’sColorBlind Prove It, X-rite’s

Monitor optimizer,OpticalMonitor optimizer,Optical Default Calibrator, Adobe GammaDefault Calibrator, Adobe Gamma

Digital Proofing MustsDigital Proofing Musts

Digital Proofer’sDigital Proofer’s Iris iProofIris iProof Iris 43 WideIris 43 Wide Iris 2/4Print Iris 2/4Print SpectrumSpectrum ““Must be ICC Compliant!”Must be ICC Compliant!”

Printing Press MustsPrinting Press Musts

Optimize on the PressOptimize on the Press CreoScitex Consulting Services (ViP)CreoScitex Consulting Services (ViP) InkProInkPro PrintLink PrintLink Tonal Calibration (Harmony/xCurve)Tonal Calibration (Harmony/xCurve) Staccato/Square SpotStaccato/Square Spot

Color Management MustsColor Management Musts

Color Management SystemColor Management System CreoScitex Profile WizardCreoScitex Profile Wizard MonacoMonaco Gretag ProfilemakerGretag Profilemaker Itec ColorBlindItec ColorBlind PraxisoftPraxisoft Heidelberg LinoColorHeidelberg LinoColor

Color Management Color Management Aware ApplicationsAware Applications

Adobe Photoshop 5.02 or HigherAdobe Photoshop 5.02 or Higher QuarkXpress 4.02 or HigherQuarkXpress 4.02 or Higher Adobe Pagemaker 6.52 or HigherAdobe Pagemaker 6.52 or Higher Adobe InDesign 1.0 or HigherAdobe InDesign 1.0 or Higher Macromedia FreeHand 8.01 or HigherMacromedia FreeHand 8.01 or Higher Adobe Illustrator 8.0 or Adobe Illustrator 8.0 or HigherHigher

Adobe Acrobat/Distiller 4.0 or HigherAdobe Acrobat/Distiller 4.0 or Higher

Color Management Color Management Configuration LevelsConfiguration Levels

MinimumMinimum Mid-LevelMid-Level FullFull

CM Minimum ConfigurationCM Minimum Configuration


AdvantagesAdvantages EasiestEasiest Least thought ProcessLeast thought Process Better Than nothingBetter Than nothing Can Provide Customer with Target ProfileCan Provide Customer with Target Profile

DisadvantagesDisadvantages Less Color ControlLess Color Control Less Accurate Color MatchLess Accurate Color Match Harder to MaintainHarder to Maintain Guessing Game at PointsGuessing Game at Points


Steps Needed:Steps Needed: Check OS Software and UpdateCheck OS Software and Update Calibrate Scanner,Monitor, Maybe?Calibrate Scanner,Monitor, Maybe? Set Up Photoshop with Target ICC Set Up Photoshop with Target ICC

ProfileProfile Keep all Output Consistent and Keep all Output Consistent and

CalibratedCalibrated Output Files and PrintOutput Files and Print


Check System Software & SetCheck System Software & Set Mac OS 7.61 or HigherMac OS 7.61 or Higher ColorSync 2.6 or AboveColorSync 2.6 or Above ColorSync “Control Panel” and ColorSync “Control Panel” and

“Extension”“Extension” NONO Gamma or other Color corruptible Gamma or other Color corruptible

system softwaresystem software

Mac OS SetupMac OS Setup

Monitor Monitor Control PanelControl Panel

Mac Apple->Control Panels->MonitorMac Apple->Control Panels->Monitor


ColorSyncColorSyncSetupSetup

Mac Apple->Control Panels->ColorSyncMac Apple->Control Panels->ColorSync


ColorSync CMMColorSync CMMSetupSetup

Mac Apple->Control Panels->ColorSync->CMMMac Apple->Control Panels->ColorSync->CMM

Adobe Photoshop 5.0Adobe Photoshop 5.0

File->Color Settings->Profile SetupFile->Color Settings->Profile Setup


Working Space vs. Monitor SpaceWorking Space vs. Monitor Space


File->Color Settings->Profile SetupFile->Color Settings->Profile Setup


File->Color Settings->Grayscale SetupFile->Color Settings->Grayscale Setup

Adobe Photoshop 5.0Adobe Photoshop 5.0File->Color Settings->Profile SetupFile->Color Settings->Profile Setup

Adobe Adobe Photoshop 6.0Photoshop 6.0

Edit->Edit->

Color Settings . . .Color Settings . . .

Color Management Color Management Mid-Range ConfigurationMid-Range Configuration

Color Management Color Management Mid-Range ConfigurationMid-Range Configuration

Mid-Range ConfigMid-Range Config Set OS SoftwareSet OS Software Calibrate Scanner, Monitor, Digital Proofer, Calibrate Scanner, Monitor, Digital Proofer,

and Target (press)and Target (press) Set Up Photoshop with Target ICC ProfileSet Up Photoshop with Target ICC Profile Set Up Digital Proofer with Correct ProfilesSet Up Digital Proofer with Correct Profiles Output Files and PrintOutput Files and Print

Color Management Color Management Mid-Range ConfigurationMid-Range ConfigurationAdvantagesAdvantages

More ControlMore Control Less thought ProcessLess thought Process Always working in CMYKAlways working in CMYK Can Provide Customer with Can Provide Customer with

Target/Source ProfileTarget/Source Profile

DisadvantagesDisadvantages Less Color ControlLess Color Control Less Accurate Color Match, but betterLess Accurate Color Match, but better Not Using Full GamutNot Using Full Gamut One Color Space to work with One Color Space to work with

(Target/Source)(Target/Source)

Color Management Color Management Full ConfigurationFull Configuration


ConfigurationConfiguration Set OS SoftwareSet OS Software Calibrate Scanner, Monitor, Digital Proofer, and Calibrate Scanner, Monitor, Digital Proofer, and

Target (press)Target (press) Keep Images in RGB or CMYKKeep Images in RGB or CMYK Set Up Photoshop with Target ICC ProfileSet Up Photoshop with Target ICC Profile Set Up Applications with Target ICC ProfileSet Up Applications with Target ICC Profile Set Up Digital Proofer with Correct ProfilesSet Up Digital Proofer with Correct Profiles Output Files and PrintOutput Files and Print


AdvantagesAdvantages Best Color Usage with RGB/LabBest Color Usage with RGB/Lab Most Accurate Color MatchMost Accurate Color Match Multiple Devices with Little EffortMultiple Devices with Little Effort

DisadvantagesDisadvantages Most thought Process NeededMost thought Process Needed Harder Initial Start UpHarder Initial Start Up Customer Knowledge GapCustomer Knowledge Gap

Quark Color SetupQuark Color Setup

First:First: Put the Quark Extension Put the Quark Extension“Quark CMS” from the disabled Folder to “Quark CMS” from the disabled Folder to the enabled Folderthe enabled Folder

Second:Second: Turn on Turn on ColorColor Management by Management by going to:going to:Edit->Preferences->Color Management…Edit->Preferences->Color Management…Then…..Then…..

Quark Color SetupQuark Color Setup

Adobe PagemakerAdobe PagemakerFile->Preferences->General->CMS SetupFile->Preferences->General->CMS Setup

Adobe PagemakerAdobe Pagemaker

CMS CMS

SetupSetup

Adobe IndesignAdobe Indesign

File->Color Settings->Application Color SettingsFile->Color Settings->Application Color Settings

Adobe IndesignAdobe Indesign

File->Color Settings->Document Color SettingsFile->Color Settings->Document Color Settings

Adobe IllustratorAdobe Illustrator

File->Color SettingsFile->Color Settings

FreeHand 9.0FreeHand 9.0File->PreferencesFile->Preferences

FreeHand 9.0FreeHand 9.0File->Preferences->SetupFile->Preferences->Setup

Acrobat 4.0Acrobat 4.0File->Preferences->GeneralFile->Preferences->General

Acrobat 4.0Acrobat 4.0File->Document Info->PrepressFile->Document Info->Prepress

Acrobat Distiller 4.0Acrobat Distiller 4.0Settings->Job Options->ColorSettings->Job Options->Color

Samples!Samples!

Putting it to the Test !Putting it to the Test !

Square Spot/Staccato Square Spot/Staccato FM Technology FM Technology and How it Relatesand How it Relatesto Color Managementto Color Management

Why Staccato & Why Staccato & Color Management?Color Management?

Presswork StabilityPresswork Stability

Presswork ConsistencyPresswork Consistency

Presswork RepeatabilityPresswork Repeatability

Larger GamutLarger Gamut

Color Integrity (More Full)Color Integrity (More Full)

Square Spot/Staccato FM TechnologySquare Spot/Staccato FM Technology

IntroductionIntroduction


Secret 1: Presswork StabilitySecret 1: Presswork Stability


Secret 2: Anyone Can Do ItSecret 2: Anyone Can Do It


Secret 3: Smoother ColorSecret 3: Smoother Color


Secret 4: Color StabilitySecret 4: Color Stability


Secret 5: Color IntegritySecret 5: Color Integrity


ConclusionConclusion

Top Ten Color Management Top Ten Color Management Necessities!Necessities!

10. Macintosh OS10. Macintosh OS

9. Viewing Booth9. Viewing Booth

8. CM Aware Application(s)8. CM Aware Application(s)

7. CM Aware RIP(s)7. CM Aware RIP(s)

6. Calibratable High End Monitor(s)6. Calibratable High End Monitor(s)

Top Ten Color Management Top Ten Color Management Necessities!Necessities!

5. Good Input5. Good Input

4. Consistent Output4. Consistent Output

3. Education3. Education

2. Spectrophotometer2. Spectrophotometer

1. Color Management Software1. Color Management Software

Good Web Sights Good Web Sights to Learn moreto Learn more

http://www.creoscitex.comhttp://www.creoscitex.com

http://adobe.com:82/support/techguides/colorhttp://adobe.com:82/support/techguides/color

http://www.gatf.lm.comhttp://www.gatf.lm.com

http://linocolor.com/colormanhttp://linocolor.com/colorman

http://www.color.orghttp://www.color.org

http://www.gatf.lm.com/

http://linocolor.com/colorman

QuestionsQuestions&&

Answers ?Answers ?

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