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September 12-13, 2009 - 10am-5pm - Color Management and Inkjet Printing w/ Photoshop and Lightroom

(Same workshop both days. Limited to just 8 participants per day)

In this full-day lecture-style workshop and print session, award-winning author, photographer and consultant Andrew Darlow will share many color management, Photoshop, Lightroom and inkjet printing tips and techniques while prepping and printing at least one fine-art inkjet print from your supplied digital file (photo, painting, etc.) using Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.

Throughout the workshop, these and other topics will be covered:

  • An overview of color management, including suggested color management hardware and software;
  • How to produce, install and use custom printer profiles;
  • Tips for selecting inkjet papers and canvas, and specific paper suggestions for your type of work;
  • Demonstration of a step-by-step printing workflow using Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom (Mac OSX will be used, but Windows-specific information will also be discussed for those who use Windows XP or Windows Vista);
  • Specific Photoshop tips and actions to help optimize print quality, including sharpening and upsizing tips (links to free actions will also be provided);
  • How to make darkroom-quality black and white prints from color or black and white orignial files;
  • Presentation materials will be discussed and demonstrated, including boxes, print sleeves, cases, etc.

The 13-inch-wide Epson Styus Color R2880 and 13-inch-wide HP Designjet Pro B9180 will be used during the workshop, and attendees may choose from a selection of fine art gloss, semi-gloss and matte papers on which to have their prints made.

Each attendee will also receive a binder with the class notes (and step-by-step workflow), as well as least 30 sheets of letter-size fine-art inkjet paper for testing, as well as a workshop binder and PDF with step-by-step workflow advice and many links to more information, products and articles.

Level/Prerequisites: This is an intermediate level workshop. Attendees should have a working knowledge of Photoshop and/or Lightroom, and should also have a working knowledge of inkjet printing.

Investment: $179 (Limited to just 8 participants per day). To register for the Saturday workshop, click here. To register for the Sunday workshop, click here.

Following the workshop on Saturday 9/12 (from 6:15-7:30pm), a private printing session is available for one person (or 2 friends, a couple, etc.) for $179. During the session, you will work with Andrew Darlow to prepare and print up to two 13x19 prints, three 8.5x11 prints, or one 13x19 and two 8.5x11 prints on a range of fine-art papers.


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