RE: New Scanner Profiling Tool
RE: New Scanner Profiling Tool
- Subject: RE: New Scanner Profiling Tool
- From: "Michael Fox Photography News Account" <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:48:10 -0700
- Organization: Michael Fox Photography
Hmm. Adobe RGB numbers?
I can't speak for others but the profiles for my drum scanner with both Fuji
and Kodak films significantly exceed the Adobe RGB space in several places.
Limiting scanner performance to Adobe RGB would be a big no-no, IMHO.
Michael
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> Subject: New Scanner Profiling Tool
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> Hi List People!
>
> The main knock on color management has always been the
> complexity of the process and the time it takes to
> figure it out.
>
> In my opinion, one of the biggest stumbling blocks to
> good color reproduction has been the initial step of
> converting physical items (photos, etc) to digital.
> Scanners and cameras do not see color the same as the
> human eye. Consequently, there are millions of images
> floating around that are digitally color incorrect
> which display and print with lousy color. With that in
> mind, I set out to design a product that clearly,
> simply explains how to make a properly profiled scan.
>
> Back in the eighties (pre-digital days) we color techs
> set up scanners manually using the scanner controls
> and color charts. By combining this basic set up
> method with spectral color measurements and a custom
> color chart, I designed a "by the numbers" scanner set
> up product for non-color experts.
>
> What is unique about the ZBetterscan Method is that I
> included a concept that eludes most scanner and
> software manufacturers: a clearly written manual. My
> manual explains how to set up any scanner from scratch
> and program the scanner's color controls (based on
> Adobe RGB numbers) for color matching scans. Adobe
> Photoshop works the best with this method but any
> software and interface will work...on any scanner.
> Photoshop and Silverfast users end up with scans
> embedded with Adobe RGB.
>
> This new scanning package does not require any color
> management knowledge to use. Just follow the
> illustrated, step-by-step directions. (Lousy manuals
> are a pet peeve of mine) Now you can just drive
> without knowing about the mechanics of your vehicle.
> Also, unlike other scanning softwares, ZBetterscan
> Method is not based on using inaccurate visual
> feedback from the monitor since most novice users do
> not have profiled monitors for true color feedback. (I
> will be supplying a URL to a web page comparing
> Zbetterscan Method color quality to the popular
> scanning softwares)
>
> An extra bonus is an 80 page PDF I wrote called
> "Scanning for a Color Match" that explains the basic
> problems of color reproduction. Tips on setting up
> scanners, monitors and printers are given as well. The
> PDF is designed for schools and users who want to know
> more about achieving better color reproductions with a
> minimum of theory.
>
> As the sole proprietor of this product, I do not have
> the marketing budget of an Adobe or Microsoft. At this
> point I would appreciate anyone who would like to
> evaluate this method for magazine review, course use
> or my marketing. (email@hidden) Better yet,
> those who would like to buy it can go to the website
> at www.ZBetterscan.com It is priced at only $45!...the
> lowest priced scanner profiling method on the market
> that includes a color chart and manual designed for
> non-color experts.
>
> Randy Zaucha
> www.zbetterscan.com
>
>
>
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