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Color Spaces & Printer Profiles Revealed
Crayon color choices have some important similarities to how color spaces are defined and used
By Jon Sienkiewicz   
Color Spaces & Printer Profiles Revealed SM When I visited the Crayola Factory in Easton, Pa., with my five-year-old daughter, I had an epiphany about color space. Back when I was in kindergarten, crayons came in boxes of eight colors. Nowadays, 64 colors is average. I knew all that, but what I didn’t realize was that Binney & Smith (Crayola) makes hundreds of different colors. The typical set includes all of the hues kids need to make refrigerator-ready artwork. But it’s possible to assemble a 64-piece set that includes some colors that aren’t found in the standard box. And that’s where color space comes in.
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Display Your Photos Right
Prepare your prints for framing and long life
By Ibarionex R. Perello   
Display Your Photos Right Though discussions about photography in magazines, classrooms, message boards and camera clubs often focus on the latest photographic equipment or the hottest Photoshop tip, in the end, it really comes down to one simple thing: the print. It’s nice to share an image via e-mail or by allowing a friend to look over your shoulder at the camera’s LCD, but there’s no better way of sharing your unique vision of the world than by reproducing it on paper.
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A Classic Method Goes Digital
Easy ways to achieve beautiful digital black-and-white prints
By Maura C. Lanahan, Photography by Maura C. Lanahan   

A Classic Method Goes DigitalClassic—the personification of black-and-white images. Weaving that classic look of black-and-white printing into the digital realm is easier than ever today. Software has a range of effects that enables greater control over your images in a way that traditional black-and-white film printing never could. In addition, plug-ins, specialized inks and papers are available that, when combined, produce beautiful high-quality prints with smooth tonal transitions, depth and detail. 

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The Better Print
10 tips to help you dramatically improve your color inkjet output
By Rob Sheppard, Photography by Rob Sheppard   

The Better PrintGetting a good print today has become the norm with the latest digital cameras and printers. While you still may have some challenges, printer manufacturers, in particular, have worked hard to give users the ability to create outstanding prints. Now it’s time to move beyond simply outputting a good print. I want to help you find ways to make your prints better express what you saw when you took the picture and how you felt about the subject.

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Lab Work
When to choose a lab for digital prints, and how to get the results you’re after
By Wes Pitts   

Lab WorkYou probably like the convenience and control of making prints at home with your inkjet printer. With a little practice, you can get outstanding results and a good measure of personal satisfaction by doing your own printing. There are times when it might be a better option to turn to a professional photofinisher to do the work, however. In the early days of digital, this usually wasn’t an option, as most labs weren’t yet capable of printing from digital files. A lot has changed in a few years, and now even the photo lab at your local drugstore may be offering prints from your digital images.

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