User manual

9 • Scanning to RGB

ColorQuartet 5.0 Pro

Performing RGB output calibration

1 • Before starting, make sure the output environment is stable, i.e., that the film processor

and film recorder are functioning correctly.

2 • Expose the relevant RGB calibration file on the film recorder, using the same parameters as

for everyday photo work.

3 • Mount the produced image in the scanner and make a preview scan with ColorQuartet.

4 • When the preview scan appears, draw a crop frame around the whole area of color patches,

including the thin gray frame around them, and double-click inside the crop area.

5 • Choose New RGB Grid from the Calibration menu.

6 • IMPORTANT: Check that the black frames are lined up so that one and only one color patch

is visible in each frame!

7 • Choose Save RGB Proﬁle from the Calibration menu.

Two TIFF files are supplied with ColorQuartet for RGB calibration:

• RGB234_raw.tif for 35-mm film.

• RGB 4096_raw.tif for large-format film.

Do not use RGB 4096_raw.tif for formats under 4" x 5", because the

individual color patches will be too small.

IMPORTANT: be sure to mount the image so that it is parallel to the

scanner drum or mounting plate.

IMPORTANT: draw a rectangular frame if using RGB 234 but a square

frame if using RGB 4096.

A network of heavy black lines will appear. The lines frame each color

patch so that they can be individually analyzed by the calibration

routine.

If not, redraw the crop outline until the frames are lined up correctly.

A standard Save As... dialogue will appear.