![]() My recommendation is to edit in the primary color space that is most compatible with the majority of devices. All three destinations are going to require a different color space. The complexity of it starts when you realize you’d like to output your image to several different devices… all with a different color space!įor example, you may want a canvas print form one pro lab, a few desk-size prints from your in-home printer, and post them on your blog. It starts with capturing the color space of choice in-camera, using that color space in Photoshop, and making sure it’s compatible with your output device. Plus, we have 1 analog color space that will be important to graphic designers… or anyone doing printing with ink pigments.Ĭolor settings, in general, are complex and vital to the accurate color of your images. Ok, now let’s take a look at the 4 most popular types of digital color spaces you’ll encounter as a photographer and/or graphic designer. This shows how the color space ranges are different for each vs. The second CIE diagram has an overlay of popular color spaces. …you’ll end up with colors different from what you created originally (like the image of the horses posted in a previous section). This means if you edit an image in one color space and output to a device that doesn’t recognize the colors… Since technology is limited by a specific range of colors a color space defines the colors used for that particular device. It’s called a CIE diagram (see image to the right). Scientists have developed a color diagram that represents the colors humans can see. The color spaces represent a range of colors within the color gamut of the 10 million colors we can see. What does all this have to do with color spaces? Here’s the short answer… It’s also visible in other parts of the sky too.Ĭolor banding occurs due to not enough colors available to create a smooth transition from one color to another. You can see the color banding occurring the most in the top/left of the image. Grab the slider, in the middle, and move left to reveal the banding on the image without the couple. …but first, we need to get acquainted with another color term to understand Color Spaces better… “Color Gamut.” Let’s dive into the four most common color working spaces in more detail… The output device will then read the instructions, add the right amount of (color) ingredients to give you a tasty end result… i.e., matching colors from your monitor to your final print. When you save your file, a “color profile” will be saved with it to communicate to the output device, the instructions for that recipe. Photoshop will output (to your monitor) your colors based on the color space you choose. Without the ingredients, you can’t complete the desired end result.Ĭolor spaces are those ingredients! And Photoshop is instructed to display specific colors based on those ingredients. However, you have no idea what the ingredients are to put into the cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons. Maybe your in-home printer needs 2 cups, 3 tablespoons, and 1 teaspoon to complete the recipe… those are the instructions. Let’s imagine different devices need a specific recipe to output your desired colors. Let’s find out what it is and how it compares to RGB… Instead, they’ll require a completely different color mode: CMYK. Now, when it comes to printing on other types of media, magazines, brochures, business cards, and other types of printed media RGB is not the color mode of choice. In fact, some pro labs will even allow you to submit a few files for test prints (for free) prior to sending in an actual paid order. ![]() Professional labs, on the other hand, will provide you with the proper color settings you should set up prior to editing. ![]() And I’m not referring to Walmart, Walgreens, etc… Those places are a crapshoot and you’ll be lucky to get consistent results. ![]() Which can be easily done with the help of your professional lab of choice. …you may want to spend a little more time getting your Photoshop color settings in order first. the blue, cool colors of winter you saw at the time of capture… ” “of horse’s grazing, set against majestic mountains of the Colorado Rockies, comes back with a green color cast vs. If you don’t want to take a chance that your printed photo… Your satisfaction with the final print will be based upon your need for accurate color. Chances are the results will generally be o.k.Īlthough, the colors may not be 100 percent accurate. Depending on the printing service you may be able to get away with sending an RGB file. ![]()
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