The Digital Zone System

Chapter 2Color Management, Photoshop Setup, and Image Management

Before we can begin editing digital photos, there are three important things need set up to make the workflow process more effective and efficient. First is color management. Without a color-managed workflow, ensuring consistency of color from capture to print is next to impossible. This includes making sure you’re working with a properly calibrated and profiled monitor, ensuring your scanner is profiled if you’re scanning film, and using accurate printer profiles in your printing. Second is setting up Photoshop with the proper color settings, which is key to ensuring color consistency throughout the editing and printing process. Third is the concept of image management, which means ...