Hi Everyone. Before i start a big thank you to all on this site that contribute to peoples problems. I have learnt so much from ready what people have to say. Great work to the entire community, and hope i got be of assistance also.
I have a issue. Moved from coreldraw x3 on 32 bit system to coreldraw x6 on 64 bit system. Totally understand that drivers from xp to win 7 and 32 bit to 64 will be slightly different. That is fine no issue at all. I have a steady understanding of colour, and have set up my screens as well as draw x3 to print very well to offset printers and my internal digital machine. I have used the optimized for professional output selection in draw x3 colour management and i am really happy with the results i have had for years. In most of my work i use a colour swatch booklet supplied by my printing company that helps me colour match colours more accurately for customers. eg pantone to cmyk. It has also taught me allot regarding colour mixing of colour to achieve accurate colours.
Questions and Help.
1: What are the correct setting in x6 to match x3. Optimized for professional output?2: Can i export x3 colour management setting to x6?3: If the above is not accurate, what are the setting to achieve Optimized for professional output in x6?Your assistance and advice is greatly appreciate. I love to learn more and always have an open mind to learning from someone that understands better then me.
Colour management is completely changed since X5. So for all your requirements for older version files you may select "Simulate X4 color management" from the list under default colour management.
Ken said:1: What are the correct setting in x6 to match x3. Optimized for professional output?
Hello Anand
Sincere thanks for your reply. Its not so much the previous files that are my major concern. Its the new files i will be generating. X3 had a optimized for professional output that simulated a more accurate colour spectrum on screen which matched offset well for my work. I am trying to replicate the optimized for professional output colour from x3 in x6. I do understand that the colour management engine has changed, but i am not to sure as of which selections in x6 to use to achieve what i had in x3 being the optimized for professional output.
Do you do lots of offset printing Anand?What do people us in x6 to produce a optimized for professional output colour management workflow?
Can other post (that design for offset printing) there x6 colour management setting please.I am finding the colour in x6 to be way to saturated for offset printing purpose.
I have used the Simulate x4 colour management, but i am sure there would be more then that to have a accurate colour workspace?
Would using the Simulate x4 colour be the only change need to be better matched to offset printing?
Ken said:Would using the Simulate x4 colour be the only change need to be better matched to offset printing?
Hi Ronny
thank you for your reply. I have attached a screen shoot of what i am currently using in x3.It is a generic setup and nothing over the top, but i have calibrated my screens also to suit this.
I also have a sound understanding of colour mixing for the desired output (offset) which has also helped me a little.I am willing to listen to other professionals that are pro at colour management to advice me of how to improve my colour management workflow. I think this is a important area to achieve accurate and consistent colour reproduction on screen and off.
Ken said:I am willing to listen
Ok then you will need to optimize your soft proofing docker, in general all you need to do is to turn soft proofing on. Window menu/color proof settings check the box proof colors and make sure the profiles match the document. My book on X6 Color Management will be out in a week so you can look for it a www.graphictechnology.com.
I am about ti leave for a major install and have little time so please look back here later for a detailed explanation.
David Milisock said: I am willing to listen Ok then you will need to optimize your soft proofing docker, in general all you need to do is to turn soft proofing on. Window menu/color proof settings check the box proof colors and make sure the profiles match the document. My book on X6 Color Management will be out in a week so you can look for it a www.graphictechnology.com. I am about ti leave for a major install and have little time so please look back here later for a detailed explanation. [/quote] David is here, you are now fine. David is a Color Guru extraordinaire. so listen fully to his advice. :-)
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David is here, you are now fine. David is a Color Guru extraordinaire. so listen fully to his advice. :-)
Stefan Lindblad said:David is here, you are now fine. David is a Color Guru extraordinaire. so listen fully to his advice. :-)
Ok I've stolen a few minutes and have a few more question before babbling on. What devices do you print to? Are they postscript/non-postscript? Do you use PDF or EPS output for professdional output? Do you cut vinyl?
A MASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT REPLIED. I am over whelmed, and cant thank you enough.David i so look forward to your advice. Stephen Linbald. thank you for your explanation. This is one of the reason as to why i decided to make the switch to x6. More professional features added and something i am looking forward to use. Yes i agree, i must change may way of working, but at the same token, i dont like to work on a new pc (espically for work) until i have my workflow setup. I am a strong believer of if something works well dont change is :). But the time has come to make a change to something that works better. David thank you for your time to comment. From the sound of things you are the MAN to advice correctly.I will be keeping an eye on your link. I never say no to learning and having a better understanding of things. especially colour.I print to postscript devices always. As rule of thumb most of my files i generate a .ps file then distill using acrobat. One all jobs i also print the separations to .ps then convert to pdf to check each of the colour separations for any faults. 9/10 i supply the printer the print ready pdf distilled to there adobe distiller preferences.I do also cut vinyl, but i export my corel files as eps and use artcut (very standard cutting software) to do my inhouse signs. Lots of my work is from print houses that dont have a good understanding of corel and use me to fix corel files for print. Corel like all other programs have so many features and some dont use them correctly and cause major issues on spot and CMYK output. I do understand that to get 100% screen calibration to print is impossible ( i say, some may differ) but i know that you can get close enough and with understand of the finishing type (stock, material etc) one can educate them selves with there artwork to prepare it correct. I also use a massive colour swatch booklet (CMYK) supplied by my printer which helps me see the difference in CMYK mixes on coated and uncoated stock. It also helps me with clients that are after a specific colour, or if we are trying to match a pms colour to CMYK. This is very very handy to have. I understnad that very well and work always with a PMS booklet to help achieve the best results. My vinyl cutting is fine as i use a colour swatch supplied by my vinyl supplier. My clients are happy for me to get almost accurate on screen to what the vinyl colour is like.My main concern is OFFSET print. If i need to speak to my printer for them to provide me a ICC profile. I shall if it would help me achieve better results. What i had going in x3 worked very well for me for a very long time. I am not to boast or speak high of myself, but to be very honest my screen to print colour to me is very good.; All my clients but 1 proof there jobs on screen, only one requires a chemi proof as he is demanding. I have never had a issue with my cleints when proofing there jobs on screen. Honestly i can say i am about 5 to 9% max out, with out using a screen colour adjustment densitometer. I have to say x3 did well for me. But after reading about x6 capability, i felt i can improve on that.
I look forward to your reply and please ask me what ever you need and i will try my best to answer you as best i can