By Brad Hinkel
First Edition
December 2006
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Pages: 152
ISBN 10: 1-933952-02-4 |
ISBN 13: 9781933952024
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Color Management in Digital Photography simplifies the complex language of color management in digital photography. Author, Brad Hinkel's process for moving images from capture to print while maintaining color management, provides enough information to create a simple yet effective system, while allowing the photographer to get on with photography. Based on classes and workshops given by Hinkel to hundreds of students of digital photography, this simple approach to color management does not mean it sacrifices quality and effectiveness.
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In this book, Brad Hinkel simplifies the language of color management. It is based on classes and workshops the author has given to hundreds of students of digital photography. His process for color management is intended to provide enough information to create a simple and effective system allowing the user to get on with photography - focus on creativity instead of technology. However, the fact that this book suggests a simple approach to color management does not mean it sacrifices quality and effectiveness. Simpler is usually better - if it works.
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A must read for any serious photographer, March 11 2007
For years I struggled with how to deal with a simple problem of getting what I see on screen to be the same as what I print a photo lab. Color management shouldn’t be such a difficult task though it usually is unless you know some preparation and steps you need to take. Most casual photographers don’t give a thought, and photo ops do a pretty decent job producing printed photos that make us happy enough that we don’t think color management is an issue. But if you’re taking photos that include portraits, sunsets, landscapes or any situation where precise colors matter, you began thinking about color management.
Brad Hinkel does a superb job explaining the reasoning and science behind color spaces and how it applies to digital workflow color management. From the beginning to end this relatively short and concise book takes the reader through 10 important steps of not only understanding but how to accurately reproduce your intended photos in all their vibrant color glory. From choosing a good monitor to converting your colors to the right color space for the intended output, when you read this book you will approach managing your photos with a new expert eye.
Beginners might have a bit tougher time with the learning curve of understanding color management even with this well-written easy-to-read title, but an intermediate to advanced user would find it highly educational and a fast read. This one definitely falls in my highly recommended category.
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"This is a worthwhile book to read especially if you are new to the “color management” issue. The background information concerning the reasons for the need for color management are interesting and the specific recommendations are helpful."
-- , Saguaro Camera Club
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