The digital age of art has made it easier than ever for an artist to change what his work will look like when complete. Subtle changes in color composition can be made many times to achieve an ideal image. However, masterful color management is about more than knowing how to use the tools offered by your image editor. It's about understanding how to visualize your final image before you begin editing it-seeing your image as you want others to see it. Mastering Digital Color is designed to help you master the skills needed to realize your vision, using color management tools available in the digital world. It presents techniques of practicality and results. By focusing on the practical aspects of color management, this fullcolor book enables you to more clearly visualize the connections between concept and result, bringing the art that you have envisioned to life.

Features

• The first comprehensible model explaining color transforms in detail.
• Includes an in-depth color glossary of digital color terms.
• Part of the highly successful "Mastering" series.
• The only comprehensive book on the market covering digital color management.

• Introduction: Imagine the Possibilities
• Getting a Grip on Your Color:Definitions and a Road Map
• Controlling Your Color: Tools for Photographers
• Production Guide for Photographers
• Color Management Policies for Photographers
• Production Guidefor Artists
• Color Quality Control
• Black and White Imaging in the Digital World
• Preserving Color: Archiving and Storage
• Appendix A: Helpful Tips and Tricks
• Appendix B: Art Gallery
• Index