Tonal Range - Software Demonstrations

I. Photoshop Settings & Preferences

A. Color Settings

1) Set the RGB Workspace to the Adobe RGB (1998) color profile and the RGB Color Management Policies to automatically Convert to the Working RGB.

* This guarantees wide gamut of color, consistent prints across many environments.

B. Preferences

1) In the General window, it is only important to set the Export Clipboard option if you are exporting info to other programs. Bridge can also be selected to auto launch. Click Next.

2) In File Handling, be sure to adjust Image Previews accordingly, and select Always Maximize PSD File Compatibility. Click Next.

3) In Display & Cursors, use Pixel Doubling to increase rendering speeds of image previews. Select the Normal Brush Tip for Painting, and Other Cursors choose Precise. Click Next.

4) Units & Rulers settings are defaulted to inches and points.

5) Maximize Memory & Image Cache by increasing Cache Levels and RAM Usage to near 75%.