Archive for the 'How-To' category
Coloratti Profile – Erik Colombo
by Dave Mobbs – May 4th, 2020
Hello, my name is Erik Colombo and as an X-Rite Coloratti, I will give you an overview of my career, from my first interest in photography, to how I turned it into a professional career. First camera After completing my… Read more
Accurate Colors from an iPhone Camera with ColorChecker Passport
by Jared Platt – August 7th, 2019
Getting accurate colors using ColorChecker Passport is not limited to professional cameras. I can calibrate a point and shoot, a micro four-thirds camera or even get accurate colors from an iPhone camera. If it makes a photo and it has color,… Read more
An A2 sized black and white print – Keith Cooper
by Dave Mobbs – February 19th, 2019
Over the years I’ve taken many landscape and architectural photos with the specific aim of making black and white prints from them. Sometimes I get to revisit an older image, such as when I was recently asked for a large… Read more
Part 4/5 Printer Profiles: i1Studio Workflow with RC Conception
by Alan Winslow – February 5th, 2019
For part 4 and 5 of our i1Studio Workflow series, RC Conception tackles developing and implementing ICC printer profiles for color and black & white printing. Printing can be intimidating, but RC breaks down the process to get beautiful images… Read more
5 steps to better prints and photography – Coloratti Keith Cooper
by Dave Mobbs – December 12th, 2018
Why spending time getting your prints right can benefit all of your photography 1. Setting things up Great printing comes from having a consistent workflow right from capturing your shot. Any weak links in the chain will show in… Read more
ColorChecker Video Workflow – Premiere, FCPX and Resolve
by Alan Winslow – September 18th, 2018
––Are you still deciding on which software you want to tackle in your video workflow? Then we have the tutorial for you! Watch independent filmmaker and X-Rite Coloratti, Ollie Kenchington walk through the process of capture to edit using the… Read more
5 Tips to Photographing Your Local Botanical Garden
by Alan Winslow – July 25th, 2018
Gardens are in full bloom and photographers are grabbing their gear and heading outside to capture the beauty of plants in full bloom. The team here at X-Rite loves color, we’re all Color Perfectionists, so we’re overly excited to break… Read more
Quick Tip: Increase Print Output with the New i1Studio Black and White Looks
by Alan Winslow – June 13th, 2018
Are prints a crucial part of your photography business? Do you need to produce prints quickly for client proofs to drive sales? A new feature in the I1Studio will help you achieve quick results in five different toning styles. In… Read more
Making the X-Rite ColorChecker
by Alan Winslow – May 23rd, 2018
Ever wonder how your X-Rite ColorChecker is made? The Munsell Color Company, owned by X-Rite and located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been in the business of making color for almost a century. Munsell specializes in developing and producing physical… Read more
Quick Tip: ISO and its Effects on our Images
by Alan Winslow – May 18th, 2018
Camera ISO is an often overlooked setting in the world of photography. More often than not, photographers set their cameras to Auto ISO and forget about the feature. Today we’re going to explore this setting so you can make the… Read more
X-Rite Quick Tip: The Rule Of Thirds
by Alan Winslow – March 13th, 2018
The Rule of Thirds is one of the most well-known and important photographic composition rules. Therefore every photographer should understand how to utilize this rule to make dynamic and balanced photographs. However, once we learn the rule, we need to… Read more
X-Rite Quick Tip: Getting Your Best Winter Photo
by Alan Winslow – March 6th, 2018
Winter can be one of the best times to get out and explore your favorite outdoor winter photo spots. Here are some quick tips to get that perfect fresh snow image! Overexpose: Our camera meters are standardized for middle gray,… Read more
