This took care of Problem #1.Ĭolor Darkroom's Spot Color Editor took care of Problem #2, the 'rainbow' colors. We added green to the lighter colors, and reduced the green in the darker ones. Adding the color on the opposite side of the color wheel (above) reduces that color in your print.

You can sample the colors to adjust directly from Photoshop layers.Ĭolor_Card.tif and Duotones_Warm_Grays.tif are included with the application.Ĭolor Darkroom's Curves Editor works like 'Curves' in Photoshop. Create new color profiles optimized for Duotone prints, different paper types, inks, print resolutions, graphic colors, etc.

The SolutionĬolor Darkroom allows you to manually edit, adjust, and save copies of your printer manufacturer's ICC color profile. These 'rainbow' colors were all but impossible to correct with Photoshop's curves, so we came up with a better solution. Over small variations of luminance, different colors appeared (in areas such as where we've outlined above). Problem #2: After the curves adjustment, we found that that printing still produced color variations in certain areas. In Photoshop, the picture now appears green in the lighter colors, and magenta in the darker ones. This could be corrected by using Photoshop's 'Curves'. Problem #1: Lighter colors appeared magenta, and the darker ones appeared greenish. Using the printer manufacturer's color profile yielded the same results. The example on the left was printed using no color profile. A Typical Problemĭuotones and tinted prints must be printed with color inks.Įxaggerated example of a print, before and after using Color Darkroom.Ībove is an exaggerated example of what can happen when printing. There are two editing sections that allow making overall color adjustments, or adjusting spot colors. It allows precise control of the colors your printer outputs. Correct 'Spot' colors for company logos also.Ĭolor Darkroom works like Photoshop's curves, but much more powerful. Print accurate colors, grays and Duotones without color casts. After adjusting your profile, use it over and over.

If you cannot afford an expensive color calibration system costing $3500.00 or more, or have found that the less expensive systems do not work that well, Color Darkroom is for you!Ĭolor Darkroom allows editing existing ICC color profiles and saving them with new names and descriptions. Accurately print Duotones, and adjust profiles for unsupported paper types. Create profiles that correct for metamerism. ICC Color Profile Editor for RGB Printer ProfilesĬolor Darkroom is a Filter Plug-In for Adobe Photoshop®.Ĭolor Darkroom is an ICC profile editor that allows you to edit and fine tune your printer's color profiles.

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