Digital BW, The Print

I know that this may not directly apply, but I just did a color book  
with them.  I found the profile to use for soft proofing for their  
printer and used that.  It's a good thing, because when I used it, I  
could see that my images would be lowered in contrast and saturation,  
so I made these needed changes in photoshop, then used the  
softproofed/tweaked images for the book.  Sent it off to them and  
held my breath.   The colors came out very well.  I was quite pleased  
and everyone who has seen the book (admittedly non-serious  
photographers) have been shocked at what you can have printed for so  
little $.

I'll be doing more, including B/W.  Let us know how it comes out.
Brad


On Jan 9, 2008, at 4:52 PM, brouwerkent wrote:

> I am contemplating doing a book or two via Blurb. I have some  
> questions that I am not
> finding answers on their web site...so I am hoping some of you have  
> used this
> medium...Lulu, My Publisher or Blurb. Here are my questions.
>
> Of course, I want to get the best output. Since these are run on  
> traditional color presses,
> the recommendation is to save the black and white as sRGB. So this  
> begs the question of
> how to control the color or tone.
>
> Should I convert to duotone...to get a subtle warmth...prior to  
> saving my files for printing?
> Is this the best way to get the Quadtone look?
>
> If this is the best approach, should I use the Photoshop grey tones  
> in Duotone folder...or
> should I be using process/pantone colors in same folder. Since they  
> are asking for jpg's, I
> assume that I should avoid process colors...but my question shows  
> how naive I am on
> publishing.
>
> ---
>
> Any comments about this kind of publishing is very welcome. The  
> idea sounds great...to
> be able to make short run quality books.
>
> Thanks in advance. I trust this post is not too far off topic.
>
> Phil
>
>
> 



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