Re: PS CMYK Conversions
Re: PS CMYK Conversions
- Subject: Re: PS CMYK Conversions
- From: Marco Ugolini <email@hidden>
- Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:46:08 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Busher Jr Richard C wrote:
>I produced a very nice print for the client (not perfect - the colors
>are out of gamut remember) using my workflow: rgb edits > cmyk
>conversion with custom cmyk profile for my Epson > cmyk edits > print
>via ColorBurst RIP. Client is delighted.
Why did you convert to the custom profile for the Epson (I assume it's a CMYK profile for the ColorBurst RIP) and use that as your working space, instead of a standard working space?
>The client nows wants to publish a book of these images, but "does
>not have the budget" to pay me for prepress, even when I quoted the
>"starving artist" price.
Dump them. Tell them that you're fine if they take the work elsewhere. You'd be surprised how quickly they may suddenly "find" a budget if they want to get it done well and care about the work even a little bit.
>The graphic designer has volunteered to do the separations as part
>of the design package, and to provide proofs for printing.
Unless the guy somehow happens to be a separation wiz (possible, but unlikely), it's a desperate move on the client's part.
>I've spent several hours trying to explain how the
>process should work, and the difficulties of dealing with out of
>gamut images even with perfect profiles. I've explained that very few
>graphic designers, to my knowledge, have the necessary prepress skill
>sets to produce the desired results. However, my gut tells me is it
>impossible for the client to retain me. The client will just have to
>hope for the best. Of course, it is possible that the designer
>possesses the skill sets to do a wonderful job.
Is there a concrete reason to believe that? It's more likely that neither the client nor the designer has a clue. A case of the blind leading the blind, you know, like in the painting by Peter Bruegel the Elder.
>Final thoughts on this topic: Most print clients want the best, have
>no idea of the process required to obtain the best, but think it
>should be easy.
Excuse me, but...hah! As if they were qualified to draw such a conclusion. Blessed ignorance...
Personally, I stay away from such people. They're more trouble than it's worth one's time and effort.
>They have been influenced by the evolution of digital
>cameras, print-on-demand, the internet, etc. Everything should be as
>easy as pushing a button, and it should be practically free.
Right. They are the only ones who deserve to get paid, and all the others should work for free. I've heard that one before.
Just put some healthy distance between yourself and these people with too much ego and too little knowledge. Find those who appreciate and value what you do, and leave the rest to wallow in their peculiar beliefs.
Marco
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