>> >> I have "Adobe ACE", Apple CMM, Heidleberg CMM and apple Coloursync engines >> available to me in PS. Anyone have an idea which is preferred and why? > AppleCMM becomes the default. > > As for AppleRGB (gamma 1.8, 6600k) small space some call "safe." > > ColorMatchRGB (gamma 1.8, 5000k) small space but conforms to > standardized viewing conditions. > > AdobeRGB (gamma 2.2 6600k) is somewhat larger but can present out of > gamut colors to unseasoned recipients. > > sRGB (gamma 2.2, 6600k) small space with some tonal compression. > > The bottom line is: all of these spaces are valid. If the file is > accurately tagged in an actual workspace the file is a workable file > for most applications and/or conversions. The premise of working and > archiving in as large a space as possible is a good one, though the > reality of handing off files in a safe space is also a wise one. We > tend to work and archive in AdobeRGB, but hand off in sRGB to avoid > calls from non-CM folks running a host of applications which tend to > default to sRGB anyway. > > Professionally I work in AdobeRGB. Though I prefer ColorMatchRGB as a > 'safe' hand-off space...but that's just because I'm an old > RadiusPressView hack. > > Hope that helps.... > Yes indeed. Thanks and thanks to those who replied off list.
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