Datacolor User to User Support Group.

I realize I'm in a datacolor group but the question I'm asking is 
general, not product specific.  Sorry if that causes any problems.

I shoot in RAW and use LR/ACR to post process.  The red/magenta 
problem is most notable on caucasian subjects when shooting strobe 
lighting.  Even when I use a grey balance card the skintones just 
don't look right to me.  I was shooting in Adobe RGB mode and editing 
in Adobe RGB in photoshop but I'm switching to sRGB.  Lightroom uses 
ProColor or something like that and handles all the conversions 
automatically.  I have noticed variations in image renderings in LR 
vs Photoshop but have figured that was a factor of the background 
color (LR is dark grays, PS is mid grays).

So I was wondering what affect these pasty walls, flourescent 
lighting or near total darkness were playing on this process.  Should 
I have lighting at all and what?  What white-point is preferred, is 
there a luminance that is best or does it depend on intent?  Any 
other factors I'm not considering?

Thanks,
Wayne






--- In colorvision_group@yahoogroups.com, Cdtobie <CDTobie@...> wrote:
>
> Interesting that you are asking for tips on using your X-Rite 
product  
> on a Datacolor list. But I would mention that the Canon 5D does 
not  
> cause overly red skintones unless there is something wrong with 
your  
> workflow. Are you shooting raw or jpg? If jpg what colorspace so 
you  
> have selected in the camera? And are you using the same workspace 
when  
> you open the images? And raw or jpg, what software are you using 
to  
> open and process images?
> 
> C. D. Tobie
> Global Product Technology Mngr.
> Digital Imaging & Home Theater
> Datacolor.com
> CDTobie@...