Photoshop column in the magazine Fotografi

Starting in Fotografi number 2/ 2006, I will write a column about Photoshop. This is Norway’s leading publication on photography, and the focus will be on useful tips on setup and practical use of Photoshop for photographers and devoted amateurs. So if you want an introduction on Photoshop for photographers, you can read my column in every issue of Fotografi from now. It will only be published in Norwegian.

Pantone vs. the enthusiasts

An interesting product has been released from the serious color management company Pantone. Mostly known for its products aimed at professionals, the company is now offering a product for calibrating your monitor at a price that suits the amateur. The Pantone Huey is worth having a look at if you need to calibrate your monitor. In Norway you get this product for around NOK 990, and this is a very good price for this kind of equipment. This is probably the cheapest way to setup your workflow for consistent colors in Photoshop.

Have a look at the Huey here.

Technique: Color management

Many people who start out with Photoshop forget about color management. This prevents you from getting accurate colors on screen and print. If you want the easy way to a decent color management setup in Photoshop, just download the file below. After you have downloaded the file, go to Color Settings and load the setup.
This is a great start for most users who don’t know much about color management in Photoshop, and it also works with Illustrator and InDesign.

You’ll find the file here. Remember to right-klikk to download the file to your desktop.