Color Management for Black and White - Black and White in Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop Lightroom - page 11

an image in Adobe RGB, then you will want your image browser and image
editor to display your images in Adobe RGB so that the colors maintain
consistency across the devices. (See “Set Up Color Working Spaces,” page 7.)
• Embed scanner proi le: While scanning, be sure to embed the scanner's proi les
into the image i les so that Photoshop can make accurate conversions. (See
Chapter 2, “Scanning Capture: an Overview,” page 64.)
II. Workspace: Control Ambient Lighting
Conditions and Working Environment
Control ambient lighting conditions
When I i rst moved out of the darkroom, I was so excited about being in the
light that I moved my computer right in front of the biggest window with the
best view. Because I skipped my color management lessons, I had no idea
why my prints were not quite right. When you are performing color and tonal
adjustments to images on screen, it is essential that your digital darkroom
lighting conditions be controlled properly. If your computer is set up in front of a
big bay window with light pouring in, it would be a good time to invest in a dark
shade to pull down during the day. Lots of ambient light hitting and bouncing
of the monitor can make your images appear brighter. Also, overhead light and
sunlight produce rel ections and glare on the monitor which can inl uence our
ability to achieve consistent results. A working environment with consistent
ambient, or room light, eliminates uncertain color and tonal results in image
evaluation.
Controlled working space