Digital BW, The Print

Brad,

Was the profile easy to find? I would like to have it.

Mark


On Jan 9, 2008, at 10:00 PM, Brad Smith wrote:

> 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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