> 
> After making some mistakes I think I am getting pretty good results from
> it, but still it doesnt quite deliver what I (probably unreasonably) hoped
> I would get out of it.

I usually preface my presentations about color management by saying, "Color
Management is a combination of equipment management, workflow management and
expectations management.

> 
> Is this just due to the limitations of the Eye-One? Or is it just a pretty
> normal approach to need to fine tune the profiled output with something
> like a curve adjustment?

Is your monitor well calibrated? Even so, frequently you need to tweak the
profile (specifically the back end which Photoshop uses to create a
soft-proof on your monitor) This is one of the strong features of GM
ProfileMaker 4.1
> 
> Of course I understand that its possible to spend loads more money on more
> and more powerful tools... but where does this end? For me, 1000 quid for
> the Eye-One represents a fairly substantial investment. Am I wrong to be a
> bit under impressed by the results?
> 
> I am of course, pretty picky and have to admit that the printed results
> are way better than I have achieved with Lyson ink sets in the past.

That's where the expectations management comes in to play
> 
>
> The variance in results which I have observed seems far more related to
> the inkset than to the substrate. I have profiled Hahnemule Photo Rag,
> Epson Photo Paper, Epson Premium Semi Gloss, Epson Archival Matte and
> Iford Galerie Smooth Fine Art paper,  Permajet Oyster test charts could
> not be read by the Eye-One, I expect due to UV brighteners in the paper.

ProfileMaker 4.1 has a feature that allows you to factor optical brighteners
out of the profile, as well.


John O'Donnell
Technical Sales - Digital Photography
Professional Graphics Systems & Services, Inc.
3 West Main Street
Elmsford, NY 10701
(914) 345-3033 x34
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