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Colour management for the graphic arts
Colour management has become an essential component of the colour imaging workflow. The ability to repurpose colour images in different output media without having to reseparate the image is highly attractive to clients and publishers, and is rapidly eclipsing traditional closed-loop workflows.
However, implementing colour management in a high-quality environment is not straightforward, and many users have been dissatisfied by the results they have achieved. This course aims to develop a deeper understanding of the elements of colour management so that participants are not only able to create high-quality colour profiles but are also able to test and edit profiles and determine solutions to implementation problems. Although the main focus of the course is on high-quality printed colour reproduction, the course will also cover colour management for soft proofing and the web.
The basic principles of characterisation and calibration will be demonstrated, together with the use of a wide range of commercial colour management software.
What you will learn
Participants will learn how to associate colour measurements with device signals in order to characterise and calibrate a colour device. They will develop an appreciation of the issues that restrict the ability of a device to create a perfect match to an original image, and about how these are compensated for in the device profile. They will also learn about the current state of standardisation efforts in colour management, and how to edit profiles for optimum results.
The practical sessions will cover the creation, editing and testing of profiles for a wide range of input and output devices, including scanners, monitors, analog and digital proofing systems, digital printers, and conventional presses printing on commercial sheet-fed stocks and on newsprint.
Who should attend
The course is aimed at all those who are intending to implement colour management solutions in the graphic arts, whether as colour specialists in printers, publishers or repro houses, or as advisors to these industries in a sales support or consultancy role.
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| Short courses programme | Colour measurement | Colour management | Process control | Fees and registration |