Practical Color Management: Eddie Tapp on Digital Photography

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Some Final CM

Thoughts

As you’ve seen from the examples in this book, there are

many di erent work ow situations in which you might be

working. The one you pick will very much depend on how

you like to work and how much work you have.

We’ve covered some simple scenarios in

this book, but consider all the possible

complexities. Input could come from

client  les, di erent digital cameras, and

scanners. Add to the mix a variety of

di erent applications, such as BibblePro,

Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and

DreamWeaver. Then, consider outputting

these images to the Internet, printing

presses, and di erent ink-jet printers.

It quickly becomes apparent that there

are many di erent color management

scenarios. The key to implementing

the right color-managed work ow is

understanding the concepts of how color

management works. With the knowledge

that you have gained by reading this

book, you should have a good foundation

for setting up color management with

a number of applications and devices,

including those not covered in this

book. You always have the option of

using outside sources—such as dealers,

vendors, consultants, colleagues, and

trade organizations—to assist you

in implementing a complex color

management system. And we’ve listed

some resources in the Appendix.

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