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Image Science Knowledge Base

Image Editing

This section includes articles and tutorials on image editing in applications such as Photoshop and Lightroom.

A Non Destructive Approach to Stripping A Background to White

A step by step turtorial on how to strip a background to white using Photoshop

A Quick Guide For Managing Colour Space In Print Files

A simple guide for creating, saving, and exporting colour managed image files for fine art printing.

Checking What Monitor Profile is Being Used in Photoshop

How to check what monitor profile Photoshop is using.

Choosing a Laptop for Photoshop Use

Tips for choosing a high performing laptop for image editing

Cross Rendered Proofing

Using affordable inkjet printers as accurate proofing devices for CMYK (or any other) print process.

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Vuescan is awesome. You should use it.

How Do I Take Screenshots?

How to take screen shots on a PC and a Mac.

How to Merge Images Together Seamlessly

A step by step tutorial on merging two separate files together in Photoshop

How To Remove Paper Tone From Scans Of Black & White Illustrations

A global approach to removing paper tone backgrounds from black and white illustration scans using Adobe Photoshop.

Preparing Test Prints & Test Strips

How to prepare files for test prints and test strips at Image Science

Processing 3F Files in FlexColor Software

How to process Imacon RAW files in 3F Format in the FlexColor Virtual Scanner.

Simulating Alternative Film Processes Using Cross Rendered Proofing

Cross Rendered Proofing techniques to simulate traditional alternative photographic printmaking techniques.

Simulating Classic Film Effects in Photoshop

Techniques for imitating classic photographic effects and film types in Photoshop

Techniques For Removing Dust And Other Marks From Images In Photoshop

A comparison of five Photoshop tools and techniques for removing spots, dust, and other marks.

The Fundamental Differences of Screen to Print Comparisons

…and how to correctly compare prints to a screen.

Understanding Resolution

Understanding how resolution is defined and controlled in digital imaging and print

Vuescan Review - Superb Scanning Software

Vuescan is excellent, professional level scanning software, compatible with almost every scanner. Learn it once, use it with any scanner!

Why Your Prints Are Too Dark (The #1 Problem in Digital Imaging)

Why are your prints too dark? A quick discussion of the most commone problem experienced in digital imaging.