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 White Balance in a RAW Workflow Setting a consistent white point in a set of images also reduces editing time in a RAW workflow because there’s

 The Targets ColorChecker Passport is a rugged, pocket-sized case that houses and protects three indispensible targets: • ColorChecker White B

 The ColorChecker White Balance Target The only way to get a consistent, neutral gray is to shoot a proper gray reference. Why gray? You cannot

 The ColorChecker Classic Target ColorChecker Passport includes the legendary 24-patch X-Rite ColorChecker Classic. This target has been used by

 How to Use the ColorChecker Classic Target Photographing a ColorChecker Classic is the first step in attaining consistent, predictable color.

 Adequately Exposed. Even steps are visible between each shadow and highlight patch. Black does not go to 0,0,0 and white does not go to 255,

 The ColorChecker Creative Enhancement Target The first step to better color is accuracy achieved with in-camera white balancing and custom DNG

 Use and Care of ColorChecker Passport Use The ColorChecker Passport case is designed to serve many purposes. • The rugged outer shell keeps

 Quality Guarantee Label The targets are designed to last two years. Write the date of the first use on the Quality Guarantee label so you know

 Positioning Options To help you get the best possible shot, the ColorChecker targets can be positioned a variety of ways. Self-Standing ColorC

 Congratulations on the purchase of your ColorChecker Passport. You’ve entered a powerful new world of effortless color control and creative fines

 The Software Raw Processing Applications There are a number of applications you can use for basic Raw photo color correction, such as Lightroo

 ColorChecker Passport Desktop Application The ColorChecker Passport Desktop Application integrates with Adobe Raw processing applications, and

 Macintosh • MacOS X 10.4.11 or 10.5.X (with the latest update installed) • 512MB RAM • G4 Processor or higher (G5 recommended) • 350MB of

 Setting White Balance How to Set In-Camera White Balance Image quality lies in the balance. Setting a custom white balance in the camera will

 1. Position the target. See the “Use and Care of ColorChecker Passport” section for tips to position the target. 2. Since your camera can

 How to Set White Balance in Lightroom, Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Photoshop and Photoshop Elements both use the same Camera Raw Plug-in,

 How to Set White Balance in Bibble In Bibble, the white balance tool is called the Click White Curser. The easiest place to find it is in the u

 Correcting Image Color with Spectrum Patches When editing images, wouldn’t it be nice to know the exact color of an object in the photo to dete

 HSL Sliders One way to describe colors is by Hue, Saturation, and Lightness (or Brightness). Most photo editing applications offer HSL sliders

 Enhancing Images with the ColorChecker Creative Enhancement Target Exposure Verification and Correction The ColorChecker Passport provides a c

 The Software ... 19Raw Processing Applications

 If you set your white balance with the neutral gray target, you can use the ColorChecker Passport patches to do a quick check to confirm proper

 Highlight Clipping Correction The Highlight Clipping patches can help verify whether you are holding details in the highlights and shadows. In

 White Balance Portraits with “Warming” Patches Warming up portraits can portray a more appealing and healthy look than purely accurate tones.

 White Balance Landscapes with “Cooling” Patches While some landscapes can benefit from a warmer appearance, others would benefit from a richer

 Creating DNG Profiles Calibrating your camera to produce custom DNG profiles is a must for any photographer who relies on consistent, accurate

 3. Under the File menu, select Export… 4. From the Export window, click anywhere in the banner at the top of the window, below the Export S

 7. You may be asked to re-launch Lightroom before you can select the new DNG profile. 8. With an image selected, go to the Develop module.

 Creating DNG Profiles in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Photoshop and Photoshop Elements both use Adobe’s Camera Raw Plug-in. To make a DNG

 5. Launch the ColorChecker Passport Desktop Application. • On a Mac, it is located in Applications/ColorChecker Passport • On a PC, it is l

 9. Restart your Adobe applications to use the new DNG profile. It will be available in the Camera Calibration panel in Lightroom and Camera Ra

 ColorChecker Passport ColorChecker Passport is a unique solution for any photographer looking for accurate, consistent color and creative flexib

 Auto-Detect Function If the auto-detect function in your Desktop Application is having trouble finding the ColorChecker target, check out these

 Creating a Dual-Illuminant DNG Profile in the ColorChecker Passport Desktop Application or the ColorChecker Passport Lightroom Plugin A very p

 Creating a Dual-Illuminant DNG Profile in Lightroom 1. Shoot the ColorChecker Classic under the first light source. 2. Shoot the ColorChecker

 Creating a Dual-Illuminant DNG Profile in Photoshop Camera Raw 1. Shoot the ColorChecker Classic under the first light source. 2. Shoot the C

 Automating Color Control in Raw When shooting an event or a series of product shots under the same lighting conditions, editing the basic colo

 3. Select the settings to copy to another image. If you want to copy your custom profile, make sure to select the Calibration check box. 4. C

 Copy and Paste Settings in the Library Module If you already have an edited image and are viewing it in the Library Module and want to copy the

 Synchronize Settings Lightroom allows you to synchronize settings in the filmstrip of either the Library or Develop modules, or in the Library

 Saving Presets If you shoot a lot of images under the same lighting on a regular basis, in your studio for instance, it might be helpful to sav

 Default Presets Lightroom allows you to save your Camera Raw settings as a default. Since even the same model camera may capture color a little

 Why Color Management? Before we get into detail about how to use ColorChecker Passport, it’s important to understand a little about Color Managem

 Automating Color Control in Adobe Camera Raw In Photoshop, in Mac OSX, you can select multiple Raw image files and open them at the same time

 Saving Presets If you shoot a lot of images under the same lighting conditions, saving a preset will allow you to use these settings over and o

 Default Presets Adobe allows you to save your Camera Raw settings as a default. Since even the same model camera may capture color a little dif

 Automating Color Control in Capture One The Adjustment Clipboard is used to hold a selection of image adjustmen

 Automating Color Control in Bibble Saving Basic Adjustments 1. Under the Tools menu, select Basic Adjustments. 2. Select the button with the

 3. Type a name for your saved Basic Adjustment panel settings file. This will save all of the adjustments made to this image. As you are edi

 The Complete Photo Workflow There are many ways to use ColorChecker Passport in a digital photography workflow to improve both quality and prod

 7. Use the white balance selection tool in your Raw processing software to select the gray balance in the Creative Enhancement target. This ca

 5. In your photo editing software, edit the image of ColorChecker Classic and Creative Enhancement targets, using the physical targets as visu

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 Camera Calibration and DNG Profiles It all begins with the camera. If it doesn’t capture accurate color, how can you expect realistic reproductio

 Color Management in a RAW Workflow In the past, most camera calibration solutions required a controlled and consistent studio environment to obt

 Benefits of Printer Profiles Following the same logic, wouldn’t you like to know the colors you send to the printer are the colors that will sho

 White Balance Starting with an accurate white balance is critical in any photo workflow because it ensures the colors you are capturing are true