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07/05/2006 03:22:19 AM · #1 |
I have been checking into calendar printing and most places prefer the picture files to be in CMYK but I have Photoshop Elements which does not do conversion to CMYK. Any software suggestions? Free would be great. The cost per calendar seems to be cheaper if I pre convert too which would make them easier to sell. Thanks for any information. Suggestions for online calendar printing services also welcome.
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07/05/2006 04:34:04 AM · #2 |
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07/05/2006 05:04:10 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by Bobster:
upgrade to Photoshop :) |
This sounds like the best plan if you intend to do this on a continuing basis -- but if it's just a one time thing, you can download PS from Adobe's website to try out for a limited time.
David
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07/05/2006 05:24:59 PM · #4 |
Upgrading to full Photoshop is not worth it to me for the expense and where I am at with my photography at this point. Except for this issue, Elements does everything I need (or at least that I know how to- I am just beginning to learn what I can do with it) but the free trial may be a good suggestion. Any others?
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07/05/2006 05:38:13 PM · #5 |
If you are serious about the printing part, you have to have all of your art converted to CMYK.
No one prints in RGB. It's a CMYK in the print world.
Photoshop is the way to go.
Go to Ebay and find a cheap copy there. Doesn't have to be the latest version, but once you start using CS2, you'll be hooked. |
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07/05/2006 05:58:44 PM · #6 |
| Take a look at this free utility: ICC Profile Converter. |
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07/05/2006 06:37:18 PM · #7 |
You don['t need to convert the profile (used to preview the effect of the change) but the color-space.
Your best bet is to get someone with Photoshop to do it for you -- it shouldn't take long on a modern computer.
Get specification from your printer as to Halftone Screen Ruling, Total Ink Coverage, and Black Plate Generation.
I could probably do it for yu if it's not too many pictures and your deadline isn't in the next day or two ... |
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