Advertisement
Quick Links
White PaPer:
SOFt PrOOFiNG
Explanation, Benefits, and Comparison
to Traditional Proofing Systems
This white paper introduces soft proofing and enumerates its value in ensuring con-
sistent color throughout the printing process. Additionally, this document explains the
hardware and software requirements for soft proofing and discusses how it can improve
workflow in different industries.
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for LaCie 324
Summary of Contents for LaCie 324
- Page 1 White PaPer: SOFt PrOOFiNG Explanation, Benefits, and Comparison to Traditional Proofing Systems This white paper introduces soft proofing and enumerates its value in ensuring con- sistent color throughout the printing process. Additionally, this document explains the hardware and software requirements for soft proofing and discusses how it can improve workflow in different industries.
- Page 2 LaCie White Paper: Soft Proofing What iS SOFt PrOOFiNG? In the digital imaging workflow, between capture and print, a document is commonly processed by a series of computer peripherals and operators. Because of differences in the way hardware displays, pro- cesses, and reproduces color, differences may also appear between original and reproduced documents.
- Page 3 PrOOFiNG: tO eNSure CONSiSteNCy thrOuGhOut the PriNtiNG PrOCeSS In general, proofing consists of an agreement between the customer and printer to go to press only once a shared document, called a proof, is created and approved. The proof is considered representative of the desired end result, and can be used as a reference to evaluate the printed output.
- Page 4 LaCie White Paper: Soft Proofing SOFt PrOOFiNG VS. hard PrOOFiNG Unfortunately, the method described above is frequently inconvenient: printers may be in one or several remote loca- tions, hard proofing costs may be too high, or production time may be too tight to allow for a hard proof.
- Page 5 WhO CaN BeNeFit FrOm SOFt PrOOFiNG? Recent changes in digital workflows will affect everyone in the production chain who uses proofs, from advertisers, agencies, production suppliers, and publishers, to printers. Creatives Creative designers, photographers, and graphic designers create documents (photographs, drawings, documents, etc.) which have to be processed according to their target media.
-
Page 6: Viewing Conditions
LaCie White Paper: Soft Proofing requiremeNtS: SOFtWare, hardWare, aNd VieWiNG CONditiONS Soft proofing systems Several systems are available for contract-color soft proofing: DALiM DiALOGUE, ICS Remote Director, Kodak MATCHPRINT Virtual Proofing System and others. Each is based on document certification. -
Page 7: Viewing Angles
(120 cd/m² or more). All LaCie that is used in the LCD panel. LaCie monitors offer monitors provide these levels without limitation. industry-leading 178°/178° viewing angles. - Page 8 An ICC Profile is created to comply with any color management system. LaCie blue eye pro PE software, combined with LaCie blue eye allows for high-quality profiling while inte- grating UGRA Soft Proofing Certification Test Tools.
- Page 9 LaCie monitors are an excellent choice for challenging workflows, because they combine an excellent view- ing experience based on high quality panels and back lighting with unbeatable color gamuts. LaCie moni- tors offer designers and advertising agencies increased flexibility and efficiency at an affordable price.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 324 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers