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Colour Management

Giclée London's take on colour management

No matter the extent of colour management measures employed, we firmly believe that the expertise of the individual evaluating your file on a computer screen ultimately determines its success or failure. Their discernment and comprehensive understanding of how materials translate onto various media formats play a pivotal role.

The principal objective of colour management begins with the harmonisation and consistency among colour-rendering devices, such as computer LCD monitors and giclée prints. By leveraging colour management techniques, Giclee London consistently produces uniform visual prints no matter the time between print runs.

Print profiles

When trying to get the best print results on a variety of paper or canvas surfaces, calibration is very important. An ideal balance of ink deposition can be achieved by aligning the printing machine with each specific substrate with care. This meticulous calibration process ensures that the appropriate amount of ink is applied to the substrate, resulting in an accurate and appealing image.

The print may appear dull and lifeless if insufficient ink is applied, which can have negative effects. Colours suffer as a result, undermining the overall impact and failing to effectively convey the intended visual message. Then again, inordinate ink can cause undesirable mutilations, compromising the honesty of the written word. The image’s overall sharpness and definition may be diminished as a result of darker colours bleeding together.

Through exact adjustment, the dangers of both under-inking and over-inking can be alleviated. The careful change of ink levels guarantees that the print finds some kind of harmony, with colours delivered precisely, lively, and particular. High-quality prints that faithfully reproduce the desired visual characteristics on the chosen medium are ultimately the result of this meticulous attention to detail.

As a result, calibration is an essential part of the printing process because it ensures that the artwork or design remains intact while also producing the best possible prints. Calibration enables print professionals to achieve exceptional results that meet the highest quality and visual fidelity standards by ensuring the right ink-to-material ratio.

The Visual Spectrum

Unveiling the colourful truth: Not all hues can be captured, and not every shade in your file can be brought to life in print. To add to the mix, the paper or canvas you select influences how the ink adheres, as the quality of the coating plays a significant role.

But fear not, for we stand on the brink of near perfection! Thanks to the marvels of modern technology, our software, inks, and printer machines have reached an unprecedented level of excellence. These cutting-edge tools work harmoniously to push the boundaries of possibility, delivering results that come as close to perfection as humanly possible. So, let your imagination run wild, knowing that the vibrant world of colour awaits, ready to be translated onto your chosen medium with the utmost precision and finesse.