05-02-2022, 11:18 AM
I voraciously read an in depth book on Colour Correction written by Dan Magulis sometime around 2000
Dan was one of the first to make the transition from traditional high-end pre-press to the age of desktop publishing.
"His book, Professional Photoshop, was the first to apply traditional, by-the-numbers curve methods to color correction in Photoshop, and is considered by many to be the bible of Photoshop color correction. Subsequent editions, and his “Make ready” column in Electronic Publishing magazine, introduced many techniques that are now standard practice in high-end retouching, such as the use of LAB, targeted sharpening, and channel blending to improve contrast."
At the time I studied his book I was working towards editing photographs for the purpose of publishing catalogues. Although not an easy read, I am so glad I made the effort. Dan's advice Is very valuable.
Dan was one of the first to make the transition from traditional high-end pre-press to the age of desktop publishing.
"His book, Professional Photoshop, was the first to apply traditional, by-the-numbers curve methods to color correction in Photoshop, and is considered by many to be the bible of Photoshop color correction. Subsequent editions, and his “Make ready” column in Electronic Publishing magazine, introduced many techniques that are now standard practice in high-end retouching, such as the use of LAB, targeted sharpening, and channel blending to improve contrast."
At the time I studied his book I was working towards editing photographs for the purpose of publishing catalogues. Although not an easy read, I am so glad I made the effort. Dan's advice Is very valuable.