Digital color management: principles and strategies for the print production with ICC profiles, ISO 12647, SWOP, GRACoL and PDF/X-1a

The use of differing input and output equipment (scanners, monitors, printers, etc.) in computer-aided publishing often results in the unsatisfactory reproduction of color originals in print and online media. The theoretical principles of a theory of color, color measurement, and offset printing are indispensable for calibrating the overall course of production. This is the first book presenting the basics and strategies for color management in the print publishing workflow with focus on producing according ISO 12647-2 and other standards.The user learns, what he can expect from color management according to the ICC-standard and how to avoid the pitfalls. Gives the necessary theoretical background to implement and manage the most efficient and bullet proof color management workflows for print production The terminology is oriented on practicingprofessionals for print production Color management on a new level of automatization INDICE: Theory of ideal colors.- Theory of real world colors.- Principles of color management.- The ISO 12647-2 for separation, proof and print.- Use ofICC-profiles.- How to avoid pitfalls.- PDF/X-1a and devicelink color servers.- Main points of a color management strategy.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-67119-0
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés