winginkris
Veteran
Been reading a lot about printing as I've been asked to do some work for a hotel that wants to use several of my prints to decorate their rooms and lobby. The prints will sent out to AdoramaPix as I've had good luck with them in the past. Here's my problem. It seems the more I read, the more I feel I've had my camera settings, monitor and Aperture print settings all wrong. Here's a list of things that I hope I can get some help with. All shooting will be done with an xPro1 and Fuji's lenses.(I might have access to an M9 just to give it a try). I hope I don't like it!!!$$$$$
1. Camera settings. I've always used sRGB as that's "what's recommended". I've been reading that for prints I should either shoot raw or Adobe RGB as it has a wider color gamut. I'd like to keep shooting JPEG's as I feel the Xpro1 is excellent here. I'd also like to stay away from the extra post processing involved with shooting raw but if I need to I'll make the adjustment.
2. Display. I'm using an older IMac and I've just started to calibrate(what a difference)! and have found that the color gamut doesn't even cover 70% of the sRGB color gamut. If I can't see beyond that would there be any point in shooting with a wider gamut that I can't see? Maybe I'm misunderstanding the whole color gamut thing. Also, I'll be replacing this monitor soon and hopefully getting one with a wider gamut than this old timer. Any suggestions here? (Been waiting for the new IMacs but so far there's no word on when and if they'll be available).
3. Aperture. When importing from the sd card are there any setting that I should be paying special attention to?
When I export I've always used "export as JPEG, original size". I've had some prints made this way with good results but for my own use or for family/friends. I just want to be sure I'm getting the best output I can without a lot of post processing.
I found this from Apple.
"Setting your colorspace in Aperture
In contrast with Adobe Photoshop, you don't have to set your "workspace." Instead, Aperture will always work in a wide gamut, except for when you apply Onscreen Proofing, which shows you how your work should look in final output. When you know your project is bound primarily for one medium, such as RA-4, it's a good idea to leave Onscreen Proofing on all the time while editing, which would give you the equivalent effect of setting your workspace.
After you're done editing your project, set the Export Presets to match the ColorSync profile that you use for Onscreen Proofing.
Tip: In some cases, the profile lists don't match (an issue resolved in Aperture 1.1 or later). Adobe RGB, for example, is included as an Export Preset option but not as an Onscreen proofing option. Try using ColorMatch RGB or Wide Gamut RGB when proofing for Adobe 1998.
To make your color settings, using RA-4 as the example output, you would do this:
From the View menu, choose Proofing Profile > sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
Look in the View menu again. Notice that there's now a checkmark next to Onscreen Proofing, which only appears after making your initial profile selection. From now on, you can turn it on/off by selecting this menu command or using the Shift-Option-P keyboard shortcut.
From the Aperture menu, choose Presets > Image Export.
In the Export Presets dialog, locate the ColorSync Profile pop-up menu, and choose sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
Click OK."
All of this is new to me. I've also read that I should export as a 16 bit tiff. More confusion.
I'm just looking for the most efficient way to go from camera-display-output and getting the best possible prints in the end.
If any of you can help it would greatly appreciated.
Confused Kris
1. Camera settings. I've always used sRGB as that's "what's recommended". I've been reading that for prints I should either shoot raw or Adobe RGB as it has a wider color gamut. I'd like to keep shooting JPEG's as I feel the Xpro1 is excellent here. I'd also like to stay away from the extra post processing involved with shooting raw but if I need to I'll make the adjustment.
2. Display. I'm using an older IMac and I've just started to calibrate(what a difference)! and have found that the color gamut doesn't even cover 70% of the sRGB color gamut. If I can't see beyond that would there be any point in shooting with a wider gamut that I can't see? Maybe I'm misunderstanding the whole color gamut thing. Also, I'll be replacing this monitor soon and hopefully getting one with a wider gamut than this old timer. Any suggestions here? (Been waiting for the new IMacs but so far there's no word on when and if they'll be available).
3. Aperture. When importing from the sd card are there any setting that I should be paying special attention to?
When I export I've always used "export as JPEG, original size". I've had some prints made this way with good results but for my own use or for family/friends. I just want to be sure I'm getting the best output I can without a lot of post processing.
I found this from Apple.
"Setting your colorspace in Aperture
In contrast with Adobe Photoshop, you don't have to set your "workspace." Instead, Aperture will always work in a wide gamut, except for when you apply Onscreen Proofing, which shows you how your work should look in final output. When you know your project is bound primarily for one medium, such as RA-4, it's a good idea to leave Onscreen Proofing on all the time while editing, which would give you the equivalent effect of setting your workspace.
After you're done editing your project, set the Export Presets to match the ColorSync profile that you use for Onscreen Proofing.
Tip: In some cases, the profile lists don't match (an issue resolved in Aperture 1.1 or later). Adobe RGB, for example, is included as an Export Preset option but not as an Onscreen proofing option. Try using ColorMatch RGB or Wide Gamut RGB when proofing for Adobe 1998.
To make your color settings, using RA-4 as the example output, you would do this:
From the View menu, choose Proofing Profile > sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
Look in the View menu again. Notice that there's now a checkmark next to Onscreen Proofing, which only appears after making your initial profile selection. From now on, you can turn it on/off by selecting this menu command or using the Shift-Option-P keyboard shortcut.
From the Aperture menu, choose Presets > Image Export.
In the Export Presets dialog, locate the ColorSync Profile pop-up menu, and choose sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
Click OK."
All of this is new to me. I've also read that I should export as a 16 bit tiff. More confusion.
I'm just looking for the most efficient way to go from camera-display-output and getting the best possible prints in the end.
If any of you can help it would greatly appreciated.
Confused Kris