Check out Commercial and Industrial Photography section of our forum.
X-Rite ColorChecker Passport
Jun 5, 2013 02:53:32 #
I've been trying to improve the color of my photographs and get them more accurately represent the colors of my subjects. After looking around, I am thinking about trying X-Rite ColorChecker Passport. I have two questions.
1. Is it effective?
2. I am having a problem working with RAW in PSE 8. I have been unable to get the plug in to work. Would using the color checker be as effective if I convert my files to Tiff and use the color checker that way?
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks!
1. Is it effective?
2. I am having a problem working with RAW in PSE 8. I have been unable to get the plug in to work. Would using the color checker be as effective if I convert my files to Tiff and use the color checker that way?
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks!
Jun 5, 2013 12:52:42 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
1. Yes it is. One of the best for color calibration of your camera for PP work. The software creates a profile for the lighting conditions you were in for your specific camera.
You apply that profile at the start in ACR.
2. The file format you are editing in has nothing to do with the color checker. Nor does the color checker have anything to do with subsequent PP work you may do.
If you are having problems with raw in elements, is it possible you are working a newer raw format that PSE 8 doesn't recognize?
You apply that profile at the start in ACR.
2. The file format you are editing in has nothing to do with the color checker. Nor does the color checker have anything to do with subsequent PP work you may do.
If you are having problems with raw in elements, is it possible you are working a newer raw format that PSE 8 doesn't recognize?
Jun 6, 2013 08:49:06 #
Good answer above and the only thing I can add is I own one and it is something I find indispensable. I highly recommend getting and using one.
Check out Travel Photography - Tips and More section of our forum.
Jun 7, 2013 00:01:25 #
jdubu wrote:
1. Yes it is. One of the best for color calibratio... (show quote)
According to Adobe, it does recognize it but...after looking into the profiles listed,I didn't see D-50 or D-5100 which are my cameras. Oh Well.
Thanks for your response.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.
Check out The Dynamics of Photographic Lighting section of our forum.