Hi John I think Ronni mentioned it in her post,.. /quote >> On 17/04/2011, at 11:50 AM, Ronda Brown <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> > wrote: >> >>> Hi John, >>> >>> The iPad doesn't supply a device calibrated CMYK profile installed. As a >>> result, any PDFs with CMYK content tend to look quite crazy. >>> Conversely, I believe that it handles conversions from Adobe RGB to the >>> iPad's screen very well indeed, so you'd be highly recommended to find a way >>> to adjust how you're outputting your PDFs or to find a tool that can do a >>> conversion after the fact.
/end quote You'd want them to check they're not doing the colour matching in CMYK, but Adobe RGB.... Kind Regards Daniel On 17/4/11 4:39 PM, "John Hatch" <[email protected]> wrote: > Roni, > Its only the pdf,s I get from the club. As mention before these pdf's work > alright on my MBP but not on the ipad. Is there some setting that the author > needs to do when he creates the orifinal doc > > Sent from my iPad > > On 17/04/2011, at 12:16 PM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi John, >> >> The eBook would be designed correctly for the Web & iPad and would have an >> RGB profile or equivalent. >> >> As Daniel already asked have you tried other PDFs on the iPad. >> I would suggest it is only this particular PDF that you are having this issue >> with. >> >> I have never had a problem viewing colour PDFs on the iPad. >> Ones I create myself, or any other PDFs , eBooks etc. >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> On 17/04/2011, at 12:06 PM, John Hatch wrote: >> >>> Roni, >>> >>> Thanks. Whats got me stumped is that I get an ebook/mag and the color images >>> are perfect >>> >>> John >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On 17/04/2011, at 11:50 AM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi John, >>>> >>>> The iPad doesn't supply a device calibrated CMYK profile installed. As a >>>> result, any PDFs with CMYK content tend to look quite crazy. >>>> Conversely, I believe that it handles conversions from Adobe RGB to the >>>> iPad's screen very well indeed, so you'd be highly recommended to find a >>>> way to adjust how you're outputting your PDFs or to find a tool that can do >>>> a conversion after the fact. >>>> >>>> Keep in mind that sRGB profile was created for computer monitors and Adobe >>>> RGB 1998 is a good RGB profile for digital printing (and more), but the >>>> iPad is neither really - maybe soon there will be a profile created for it. >>>> Since I haven't tested it in-depth I'd suggest you try both and see what >>>> turns out true-to-color for you. >>>> >>>> There are a couple of good blogs I have seen about using Photoshop for >>>> iPhone & iPad design. This one seems to be in-depth. >>>> >>>> <http://bjango.com/articles/photoshop/> >>>> >>>> There are several PDF rendering engines, and the quality you get varies >>>> from program to program. >>>> Obviously the iPad doesn't have the same horse power to put behind it's PDF >>>> rendering as desktop or even laptop. >>>> So, the PDF rending engine build in isn't going to handle really large high >>>> quality PDF files. >>>> >>>> Given the nature of the device it is never going to substitute for a full >>>> computer for image rendering or or manipulation, at least not on a >>>> professional level. >>>> >>>> That said, GoodReader is probably one of the better PDF viewers on the >>>> iPad. It uses the iPad's included PDF engine by default, but does have it's >>>> own that can be turned on in it's settings. >>>> The other engine is supposed to be faster, not necessarily better quality, >>>> but you could give it a try anyway. >>>> GoodReader is a handy app to have around for a variety of reasons, so >>>> you'll likely find other uses for it. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 >>>> 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD >>>> >>>> OS X 10.6.7 Snow Leopard >>>> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 17/04/2011, at 11:29 AM, John Hatch wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Daniel, >>>>> I have opened the same file on my mac book pro and the image is OK any >>>>> suggestions >>>>> >>>>> John >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>> On 17/04/2011, at 7:07 AM, Daniel Kerr <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi John >>>>>> >>>>>> If other pdfs open fine, then I'd say it's a problem at the other end. >>>>>> (do >>>>>> others receive them with the same problem?) >>>>>> >>>>>> If other pdf's open with the same issue, then it probably a problem your >>>>>> end. (Check the settings / preferences) >>>>>> >>>>>> Kind Regards >>>>>> Daniel >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 17/4/11 12:05 AM, "John Hatch" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>> I am receiving club news letter in pdf but the colour images appear as >>>>>>> colour >>>>>>> negs. Is this a problem at the creation stage or something on my ipad >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any suggestions >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The news letter has been created in acrobat pro and nitro on a PC >>>>>>> >>>>>>> John >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> > --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: <daniel @ macwizardry . com . au> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
