2021

COLOR, OPACITY, AND DROP SHADOWS
The Proof Output submenu (View menu) provides display simulation options so you can
see how colors will output. For example, if you plan to convert spot colors to process
colors or output an entire RGB layout as grayscale, you can preview how your choice will
look.
Color management for experts
While QuarkXPress is designed to provide great color throughout a workflow right
out of the box, a color expert can always customize and fine-tune color
management settings to specific jobs, equipment, and output processes. If you
understand color theory and all the terminology involved in color management —
such as profiles and rendering intents — you can create custom source setups and
output setups that reflect specific workflows. The setups are portable, so you can
then share them with users to prevent color surprises, on screen and on press.
Creating a source setup
A source setup describes colors in a layout as they exist prior to output — in other
words, where the colors came from. A source setup contains profiles and rendering
intents for both solid colors and pictures in RGB, CMYK, LAB, and grayscale. In
addition, it includes information about the underlying color space for named colors
(such as Pantone Process Coated colors) and inks (such as cyan, magenta, yellow,
black, and multi-inks). You might create source setups for clients based on their
standard workflows, or you might create source setups for a specific project.
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