Attachment-L_ColorManagmentGuide.pdf
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This document provides guidance on color management practices for the Department of the Interior National Park Service Harper's Ferry Center. It addresses recommended color settings and profiles for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign when working on waysides, publications, and exhibits. Soft proofing settings are specified for various output profiles including HWC Pannier, SWOP, and Art Litho. Printing and output recommendations are provided for converting RGB files to CMYK and using color management when printing. The document establishes color managed workflows and default color settings to promote standardized and predictable processes across teams. It also outlines a preliminary color management policy and hopes to coordinate future efforts with vendors to fully leverage color management.
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