Figure 12-14.- Compare the output to the CMYK file on screen. To see how
the two images compare in my case, look at Figure 12-15 on
next page. Overall, there is a big difference in brightness. The
printed image is significantly lighter and the shadows are weak.
The colors, especially in the swatches group on the left, differ
radically from the original. Specifically, we’re missing the rich-
ness in the reds of the flesh tones, the sweater, and the red color
swatches —anywhere red is a factor. In fact, the warm colors
in the output suffer from a slightly yellow-green cast. These is-
sues must all be resolved.
PeaRl Of WISDOmTo fix the CMYK image, you need to modify the Prints-R-Us CMYK profile.
The best way to judge the results of our modifications is to apply them on-
the-fly to the open image and compare the resulting screen image to the
output. This means releasing the image from the grips of the existing CMYK
profile. Admittedly, this step is not particularly intuitive, but it is necessary.
So here we go.
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