We have all felt the frustration of wasting time, paper, and effort when our prints or web images don't match the images we see on our monitors. Fortunately, you're holding the resource that will help solve these problems. This book guides you through the hardware settings and software steps you'll need to post professional images and make stunning prints that showcase your artistic vision. In Color Management & Quality Output, Tom P. Ashe, a color expert and gifted teacher, shows you how to color manage your files from input all the way through output, by clearly explaining how color works in our minds, on our monitors and computers, and through our printers.





You'll learn to:








properly calibrate your monitor







understand Adobe Photoshop color settings







build and evaluate color profiles for all your devices







navigate the print menu in both Photoshop and Lightroom







appreciate the differences between inkjet prints and C-prints







optimize sharpening for a variety of print media