Re: SWOP proofs grade 3 paper colour
Re: SWOP proofs grade 3 paper colour
- Subject: Re: SWOP proofs grade 3 paper colour
- From: "Fleisher, Ken" <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:15:54 -0400
- Thread-topic: SWOP proofs grade 3 paper colour
I have a feeling that what you are reacting to is a result of seeing the
paper simulation against the inkless white border of the paper. Try trimming
the proof to the edge of the paper simulation (so there is no pure white
paper) and see if you still find it objectionable.
Ken
On 7/8/09 12:01 PM, "Marco Ugolini" <email@hidden> wrote:
> Graeme Bulcraig wrote:
>
>> Hi list,
>> I find the paper tint on SWOP3 proofs very strong/dense.
>> L*91.2 a*0.0 b*0.2
>
> What do you mean? Those are almost perfectly neutral numbers. A bit dark,
> perhaps.
>
>> What is the situation / advice on turning this off or down?
>> Proofing a job using GMG on Epson 9880. Job going in US Vogue.
>
> Try to get your hands on a sample of the paper used in the SWOP3 scenario, and
> you'll see that, if the profile is accurate, its white point is probably close
> to that appearance. What good would you do to "tone it down," whatever that
> may mean?
>
> Marco Ugolini
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