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Color Management Systems (CMS)These are the tools you need for calibration and profiling of your scanner, monitor, printer, digital camera, or other display, source, or destination devices. Learn how to get the most accurate color from your system.
Color Savvy [Mac/Windows]
Handheld devices for color management and profiling software for scanner, monitor, and printer calibration. ColorBlind
For beginning and expert users, ICC profiling software, editors, viewers, and color matching software. A range of applications (price and sophistication) from Imaging Technologies Corporation. Color Management DTP Series [Mac/Windows]
A collection of tools for color selection and management. Download a free demo from X-Rite. ColorSync [Mac]
Apple ColorSync uses a control panel, AppleScripts and profiles to help you manage your color workflow. Get information on why you should use ColorSync, tutorials, and tips. HP Invent/sRGB
Here's an alphabet soup of formal organizations and associations tasked with developing and promoting color standards for print and Web including APCL, CIE, ICC, and SWOP. Monoco Systems Products
They offer entry-level, advanced, and expert ICC profiling tools, Photoshop plug-ins for color correction and batch image processing for color corrections and separations with MonacoBATCH, plus additional color accessories. X-Rite Products [Mac/Windows]
In addition to software, they offer several calibration tools including Precise Monitor Calibration, spectrophotometers, and densitometers. |
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