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X-Rite Announces June Slate of Color Management Webinars

X-Rite Photo Marketing announced its schedule of June 2012 webinars developed to address specific color management topics and designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers. Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions to the live trainers. The webinars kick off this Thursday, June 7. Here’s the scoop…

Color management webinarsThursday, June 7, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET, Beyond Monitor Calibration – Get Prints That Match Your Display!: Perfect for wedding, portrait and landscape photographers, as well as photo lab professionals and photo enthusiasts doing their own printing, this webinar, featuring the award-winning X-Rite ColorMunki Photo, will teach attendees how to put a color-managed workflow in place from image capture through printer output, including creating custom profiles and learning how to use them correctly to produce prints that match a display every time.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • Monitor to print matching (calibration and profiling)
  • Obtaining consistent color in camera
  • Benefits of creating and using custom printer profiles
  • Soft-proofing in Adobe Photoshop
  • Applying printer profiles in Photoshop
  • Digital projector profiling

To register for this webinar, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/757396178

Thursday, June 14, 3 p.m. ET, Get to Know X-Rite, Wacom, and OnOne Software Webinar – Part II: This webinar is Part 2 of last month’s gear head webinar co-sponsored by X-Rite, Wacom and onOne. In this webinar X-Rite’s Brenda Hipsher will talk about some of the amazing advanced features in i1Profiler software for i1Display Pro and briefly talk about the enhancements to the new i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer. There will also be a brief look at the ColorChecker Passport as the webinar moves a bit more in-depth into X-Rite color management solutions for digital photographers and filmmakers. In an expanded review of the Intuos5 pen tablet, Wes Maggio and Joe Sliger of Wacom will share some tips for increasing productivity by customizing tablets for use in popular image editing apps, which apply to Cintiq users as well, Additionally, they’ll demonstrate the practical application of these tips in a creative workflow. Brian Matiash will finish things off by sharing how he uses the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport in the field, along with how he customizes his Wacom Intuos5 Tablet and onOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 6.1 to give him the most effective imaging workflow both behind the camera and in front of the computer.

To register for this webinar, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/938402808

Wednesday, June 20, 1 p.m. ET, The New i1Photo Pro 2 | A New Standard for Color Management: Join X-Rite for an in depth look at the new i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer and the three new professional solutions, including the i1Photo Pro 2, featuring this new hardware device. This webinar will discuss how and why the new device is different and what makes it a more accurate instrument. Also discussed will be the new hardware/software configurations available to give photographers the most advanced options for color management in digital photography. Attendees will learn about upgrade options, new software features, and more.

To register for this webinar, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/557360370

For more information an all X-Rite Photo webinars visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section on XritePhoto.com. All webinars are also archived for online viewing any time.

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Free Color Management and Photography Webinars this Month at X-Rite

X-Rite Photo Marketing announces its schedule of May 2012 Webinars, which start on Thursday, May 3, that have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers. Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions to the live trainers.

Here are the webinars on tap for May…

Photography and color management webinarsThursday, May 3, 1 p.m. ET., Eddie Tapp on Creating a Gallery Quality Print: This hour-long live video broadcast, presented by professional photographers Eddie Tapp and Joe Brady and sponsored by Ilford and X-Rite, will explore the tools, tips and techniques to make sure that a final print is ready for the gallery or for a prominent location in a client’s space. Both Joe and Eddie will be live on set to answer questions during the broadcast. This live video broadcast will start with a photo shoot and discuss exposure, color, mood, lighting and posing using both ambient and studio lights. Then it’s on to making sure monitors are calibrated and profiled, software choices for image editing and paper choices for the final print. This presentation will be the first overview in a series as this subject has many facets. In future sessions they’ll break down each step into more detail to show how to truly master the art of creating a gallery-quality print. Pre-registration is not necessary. To join this live video broadcast at 1 p.m. ET, visit: http://www.macgroupus.com/xrite/webinars/

Monday, May 14, Noon ET, The New i1Photo Pro 2, a New Standard for Color Management: X-Rite hosts an in depth look at the new i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer and the three new professional solutions, including the i1Photo Pro 2, featuring this new hardware device. This webinar will discuss how and why the new device is different and what makes it a more accurate instrument. Also discussed will be new hardware/software configurations available to give photographers the most advanced options for color management in digital photography. Attendees will learn about upgrade options, new software features, and more. There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentation. To register for this webinar, visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/690804266

Tuesday, May 15, 2 p.m. ET, Get to Know X-Rite, Wacom, and OnOne Software Webinar: Each of these companies creates tools to help streamline and enhance a photographer’s digital color workflow. This webinar will walk attendees through the tools that each company provides to give them a better understanding of what is available to them. Brenda Hipsher will review X-Rite color management solutions to help attendees understand which options are right for them. ColorChecker targets, display solutions and spectrophotometer solutions including the brand new i1Pro 2 spectrophotometers will be discussed. This review will help attendees decide which solution is best for their workflow. Wes Maggio and Joe Sliger will demonstrate the new Intuos 5 Touch with its new multi-touch surface, wireless capabilities and ExpressView heads-display function. Additionally, they will discuss the new Cintiq 24HD Pen Display, which lets users edit directly on-screen. Wacom makes a variety of pen-input solutions that enable users to edit and finish their images. Brian Matiash will give webinar attendees an overview of onOne Software. Brian will explain all the different offerings from onOne. From masking to edges to layers, onOne has software solutions to help photographers with their creative workflow. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. To register for this webinar, visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/283524744

Thursday, May 24, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET, Landscape Photography Enhancements with Nik Viveza 2 and Silver Efex Pro 2 – with Joe Brady: Joe Brady shares his techniques and workflow for turning good landscape photographs into great images with beauty and impact. Featuring the capabilities of both Nik’s Viveza 2 and Silver Efex Pro 2, Joe will share his insights using these two software programs from within Adobe Photoshop and in some cases, use them in ways you might not have thought of. Before starting any serious image editing, Joe will provide a quick overview of how and why he uses X-Rite’s monitor profiling equipment so that we know the image on the screen is accurate to the file. Then Viveza 2 and Silver Efex Pro 2 will be demonstrated step-by-step so that you can put the power and simplicity of these Nik software products to use right away. Joe Brady is a photographer, educator, workshop leader and studio owner who has been teaching Adobe Photoshop for 20 years. He produces and presents numerous online educational webinars for companies including X-Rite, Sekonic, PocketWizard, Induro and Mamiya/Leaf having had over 100,000 viewers in 2011. A speaker at many local and national venues, Joe also teaches hands-on photography workshops around the country specializing in landscape photography. To register for this webinar at 11 a.m., go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/779906490, and to register for this webinar at 1 p.m., visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/171251746.

For more information an all X-Rite Photo webinars visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section on XritePhoto.com. All webinars are also archived for online viewing any time.

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X-Rite Introduces its New i1 Pro 2 Color Management Solutions

X-Rite recently announced its new portfolio of i1 Professional Color Management Solutions, which now includes a newly redesigned i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer, and is available through LexJet.

Color management productsThe newly enhanced i1Pro 2 device has been redesigned to provide an even higher level of accuracy, versatility, ergonomics, functionality and value, X-Rite says. Combined with the recently released i1Profiler software v1.3, which accommodates all levels of proficiency and expertise, the new i1Pro 2 portfolio of four different products is specifically targeted to meet the needs of photo, pre-press, digital print and publishing professionals.  

This new portfolio, comprised of X-Rite’s i1Basic Pro 2, i1Photo Pro 2, i1Publish Pro 2 and i1Publish products feature the new i1Pro 2 second generation spectrophotometer, accommodating three measurement modes in one device. These modes include the most commonly used M0 (Standard Illuminant A), the emerging M1 (illuminant D50) and M2 (known as UV-cut). Also included are i1Profiler, X-Rite’s next-generation color profiling software, PANTONE Color Manager color swatch bridging software and ColorChecker Camera Calibration software.

“Exceptionally accurate color measurement and calibration remain basic building blocks for professional-level workflow,” commented Vic Stalam, X-Rite’s Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing.

i1Photo Pro 2 is specifically designed for discerning photo professionals to manage their RGB workflow from camera to display and projector to print. Thanks to the iterative profiling capability of the i1Profiler software, professional photo users will enjoy the highest quality color results that especially target highlight and shadow details and delivers greater color accuracy for more neutral grays and natural skin tones.  With the new Optical Brightener Compensation capability, photographers can even optimize their prints by taking into account optical brightening agents often found in photo papers and create output profiles for specific lighting conditions in studios or galleries, or wherever the print will be displayed.

i1Basic Pro 2 is for high-end monitor profiling, monitor and printing quality verification, and spot color measurement; i1Basic Pro is ideal for an effective workflow in a color-managed system. i1Basic Pro includes i1Profiler software, PANTONE Color Manager software and an i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer.

i1Publish Pro 2 includes fully-featured ICC profiling solutions for imaging professionals that need to organize and manage their complete RGB, CMYK and CMYK+ (CMYK plus any 4) prepress workflows, complete with new assurance validation and verification functions using digital standards. This includes a display QA function to check soft proofing for ISO (G7, SWOP, PSO, Japan Color) and a printer QA function to check print quality using ISO media wedges (IDEAlliance ISO Control Wedge or Fogra Media Wedge). With the emerging M1 measurement capability, imaging pros can rely on consistent measurement for visual match under industry standard viewing conditions, including the ability to appropriately account for paper Optical Brightening Agents (OBA).

i1Photo Pro 2 and i1Publish Pro 2 include i1Profiler software, an i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer, PANTONE Color Manager software, ColorChecker Proof target (for direct viewing analysis of ColorChecker target compared to customer’s printed target), mini ColorChecker Classic target, and ColorChecker camera calibration software. i1Publish (a standalone software package) includes all of the above except for the spectrophotometer.

For more specific information about the new i1 Pro line, click here, or contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538 to help decide what the best color management solution is based on your workflow.

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Free Eye-One Pro and Monitor Calibration Software with Onyx ProductionHouse

Bundled promotional software and color calibration dealOnyx Graphics is offering a free X-Rite Eye-One Pro color management device with Monitor Calibration Software, a $995 value, when you order Onyx ProductionHouse.

This special promotion ends on April 30 and cannot be ordered online, so contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538 for more information and to take advantage of the offer.

This custom promotional bundle includes ProductionHouse, the Eye-One color management spectrophotometer – with a case and tray – and X-Rite’s monitor calibration software tool. In Onyx’s software you can build your own spot color libraries, calibrate existing media, build your own custom media profiles, and more.

Click here to go to the product page for ProductionHouse Version X10, which also includes a number of how-to educational videos that show ProductionHouse in action.

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Free Color Management Webinars at X-Rite in March

X-Rite Photo Marketing just announced its schedule of March 2012 Webinars that have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers.

Color management webinarsThree free Webinar topics this month are designed to help photographers gain new confidence and to learn quick, easy and powerful ways to enhance their color workflow. Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions to the live trainers.

Here’s the schedule of X-Rite’s free March webinars…

Wednesday, March 28, 11 a.m. ET and 1 p.m. ET, Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 4: Adobe’s new Lightroom 4 offers new options for editing and output. Joe Brady will explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques. During this session, he’ll focus on the new editing capabilities offered in this upgrade. In future sessions, Joe will explore the new modules and Lightroom file organization.

One of the new additions to Lightroom 4 is its ability to soft-proof. Now users can choose their printer profile and see what effects it will have on the printed image. This makes monitor profiling and accurate printer profiles an important part of Lightroom 4’s workflow. There’s a lot to cover in an hour and limited space, so webinar attendees are encouraged to register now.
Here are some topics photographer Joe Brady will cover:

  • Why monitor color is important for Lightroom 4
  • Image edits and batch processing including:  Global image edits, local color and light adjustments with Lightroom 4’s new options, retouching both skin and landscape blemishes, composition, image sharpening, noise reduction and lens profiles, and preparing files for lab printing

To register for this webinar at 11 a.m., visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/619384858

To register for this webinar at 1 p.m., visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/862303274

Thursday, March 29, 2012, noon ET and 2 p.m. ET, Creating the Mood with Texture, Color, and Sharpness by Katrin Eismann: Educator, photographer, and author Katrin Eismann will be the special guest for this webinar featuring color management, editing, and enhancement techniques that photographers can use in their digital workflow immediately. Katrin is Chair of MPS Digital Photography Department at School of the Visual Arts in NYC. She is a prolific author of many books and articles including The Creative Digital Darkroom, Real World Digital Photography, and Photoshop Masking & Compositing. Her website www.photoshopdiva.com/ includes links to Katrin’s websites, books, and projects.

In this free webinar sponsored by X-Rite and Nik Software, Katrin will talk about the importance of color management to a photographer’s color workflow and explore working with Photoshop CS5 in collaboration with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 and HDR Efex Pro to explore and express personal vision.

Working with a wide variety of image files, Katrin will show how to expand Photoshop’s capabilities with HDR Efex Pro on single and multishot files to enhance texture, color, mood, and sharpness. She will also address how she works with Silver Efex Pro 2 to enhance her landscape photography and to create a cohesive body of work. Here are the topics Katrin will cover…

  • Working with single exposure images to create compelling HDR Effects
  • Combining Photoshop’s HDR Pro with NIK HDR Efex Pro to achieve optimal results
  • Working globally and selectively with Silver Efex Pro 2
  • Harnessing the power of Smart Objects
  • Discovering the finesse of Smart Filters
  • Never saying never!

The webinar is ideally suited for retouchers and artists working with Photoshop CS5, photographers doing their own finishing and retouching, those new to HDR photography, anyone interested in B&W reproduction, and photographers who want to enhance their images

To register for this webinar at noon, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/670528058

To register for this webinar at 2 p.m., visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/199060338

For more information an all X-Rite Photo webinars visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section on XritePhoto.com. All webinars are also archived for online viewing any time.

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Free February Webinars from X-Rite Cover Color, Editing and Enhancement

X-Rite Photo Marketing announced its schedule of February 2012 Webinars that have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers.

Learn how to edit images in LightroomFebruary Webinar Schedule

Thursday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET, Editing Portraits in Photoshop & Getting Prints Back that Match Your Display!
Spend an hour with host Joe Brady learning how to edit portrait photographs to create images clients will love. Joe will share some of his favorite techniques, tips and tricks for adding shape, direction and finish to portraits. From simple blemish removal to complex reshaping of body parts, these step-by-step tutorials will enhance your Photoshop skills and improve your editing quality and speed.

Before starting any serious editing, it’s critical that a photographer’s monitor is calibrated and profiled. Joe will start with a short profiling demonstration and then dive into Photoshop edits.

Topics that will be covered include the why and how of monitor calibration and portrait edits from minor to major including: correcting color casts, exposure issues, blemish removal, body re-shaping, skin softening and “glows”, layer masking for local control, light shaping, adding “pop” to flat images, image sharpening and preparing files for lab printing.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET, Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 3
While many photographers have become comfortable with the basic image edits available in Adobe Lightroom 3, some of the more powerful image editing capabilities remain a mystery. Host Joe Brady will explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques in a software program every photographer should have.

Joe will first discuss Lightroom’s Library Module and deciding how and where to organize images. He will also discuss how to make sure a monitor is calibrated to show the most accurate color so that prints will match what is seen on screen as closely as possible. Joe will also share his favorite editing tips, including

retouching, creating masks for local adjustments, using the gradient tool, cropping for composition and other fine details to best prepare a file for printing.

Topics that will be covered include why monitor color is important for Lightroom 3 (and what can be expected in LR 4?) and image edits and batch processing including: Global image edits, local color and light adjustments, retouching both skin and landscape blemishes, composition, image sharpening options, and preparing files for lab printing.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. ET, For the Birds! Nature Photography with Maxis Gamez
Nature photographer Maxis Gamez specializes in bird photography. As a self-taught photographer he views the world from a different perspective capturing powerful images that have been featured in Audubon, Shutterbug, Outdoor Photography Magazine, and Nature Photographers Magazine.

Maxis will share his secrets for capturing amazing images of birds relying on X-Rite color management solutions and Nik Software to enhance and finish his images. Attendees will learn how the X-Rite i1Display Pro and Nik Software’s Viveza 2 can give them the creative edge they need. Using live software demonstration Maxis will share some of his techniques for creating amazing bird photographs. He will demonstrate how to pull details from digital images using Nik’s Control Points showing the before and after results.

Who should attend: amateur and enthusiast photographers, nature and wildlife photographers, bird and raptor specialists, and birders interested in photography.

Thursday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET, Edit & Enhance Landscape Images in Photoshop
Photographers spending an hour with host Joe Brady will learn how to enhance landscape images using Adobe Photoshop. Joe will share some of his favorite techniques and processes to bring out the beauty in landscape photography and will share his workflow, decision-making process and enhancement techniques to bring life into image files that just don’t match the beauty and spirit of the scene the way it’s remembered.

Following a short discussion about workstation color and calibration, Joe will show attendees step-by-step Photoshop edits that they can put to work right away to bring life and drama back into their landscape images.

Topics that will be covered include monitor color for consistent results and image edits from minor to major, including: Using Adobe Camera Raw – even with JPEGs, exposure, contrast and light shaping, global and local color adjustments, compositing new skies, composition, removing unwanted elements from an image, image sharpening options and preparing files for lab printing.

All Webinar registration can be found on XritePhoto.com. Visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section.