Contents -- 1 Introduction: Imagine the Possibilities -- 2 Getting a Grip on Your Color: Definitions and a Road Map -- From the Eye to the Camera -- Color Space -- Film Capture -- Digital Capture -- Controlling In-Camera Image Processing -- From the Camera to the Computer (Scanning) -- Film Scanner Image to Computer and RAW Image Processing -- Editing and Finishing the Digital File -- Making Levels Adjustments -- Making Color Cast Corrections -- Saving the Master File with All Layers Intact -- Summary -- 3 Controlling Your Color: Tools for Photographers -- Options for Scanning or Capturing Your Digital Image -- Film Media -- Scanners and Scanning -- Digital Cameras -- Hardware Settings and Pre-ProgrammingYour Capture Workflow -- Example of Workflow -- Additional Thoughts -- Summary -- 4 Production Guide for Photographers -- Begin with the End in Mind -- Using Your Tools Effectively -- The "Master Image" -- Planning and Managing Image Capture -- Selecting a Digital Camera for a Project -- Scanning -- The Importance of Color Space and Profiling -- Processing Digital Image Files -- JPEG or TIFF -- Cooking RAW Files to Perfection -- RAW Processing Recipe -- Editing -- Editing Global Contrast -- Editing Color Using White and Gray Point Balancing -- Editing Global Color Using CS2 Hue/Saturation -- Editing Global Color Using CS2 Color Balance -- Editing Global Color Using CS2 Photo Filter Tool -- Finishing Up -- Getting the Best Output -- Summary -- 5 Color Management Policies for Photographers -- Impact of In-Camera Color Space -- In-Camera Color Space and File Type Decisions -- Setting Up Adobe Photoshop Color Options -- Managing Scanning Film to Digital -- Basics of RAW File Processing -- The Impact of Computer Display Choices On Your Work -- Calibrating Your Display -- Maximizing Quality Using Inkjet Printers.

Viewing Inkjet Prints During the Production Process -- Viewing Inkjet Prints On Display -- Specialized Software for Inkjet Printing -- Summary -- 6 Production Guide for Artists -- Expectations Are Everything -- Making an Image of Your Art: Options and Actions -- Photographing Your Artwork -- Scanning Your Artwork -- Evaluating and Managing Quality -- Printing On Demand -- Storing Digital Images -- Archiving and Storing Digital Images and Prints -- Summary -- 7 Color Quality Control -- Capture and Lighting Controls -- Choosing Lighting Equipment -- Color Space and Color Control -- Exposure Management and Color Control -- Color Enhancement -- In-Process Controls -- Work Environment -- Controlling Your Monitor -- The Human Factor -- Software for Processing -- Post-Production Controls: Soft Proofing -- Post-Production Controls: Evaluating Output Quality -- Summary -- 8 Black and White Imaging in the Digital World -- Converting a Color Image to Black and White -- Printing in Black and White -- Improved Printer Drivers -- Custom Printer Profiles for Black and White -- Using Printer Profiles to Make Prints -- Using a RIP for Black and White Printing -- Summary -- 9 Preserving Color: Archiving and Storage -- Color and the Ageing Process -- How Can You Tell If You Have Color Troubles? -- Displaying, Storing, and Archiving Your Work -- Storing Artwork -- Saving and Archiving Image Files -- Storing and Archiving Film -- Summary -- A: Helpful Tips and Tricks -- Tips for Processing RAW Camera Files -- Tips for Non-Destructive Image Editing -- Tips for Photoshop Setup and Preferences -- Example Software and Equipment Lists -- Preventive Maintenance Tips for Equipment -- Permissions and Rights -- Website Resources -- Summary -- B: Art Gallery -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.

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