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eileenc43832332
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August 25, 2022
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EDITING a Softproof to print, again

  • August 25, 2022
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Hi. I cannot find the answer to this question anywhere. I am using the most up-to-date LRoom CLASSIC version. I softproof in LR and understand softproofing ICC profiles, etc.

Once I have created a softproof  it I have a virtual copy, so I understand. When I view this in the Library mode  I will see it with the printer profile (eg Hahnaemuhle) etc. Also, a small corner is turned up on the image to indicate it is a proof. Now what if I want to FURTHER EDIT the PROOF? 

I have been selecting the vitual copy and re-editing it... First is this correct technically? And secondly, do I AGAIN checkoff the softproof box below? I dont believe so because the virtual copy is a softproof copy and I want to just tweak it. Insight appreciated.

Sometimes, I dont see much difference and wonder if this is correct or if I have to start at the beginning and work off of the original RAW file? 

And another related question - Once I softproof, if I save it in snapshots, is this also the same as the virtual copy I just created (that I see in the Library module)? 

 

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Conrad_C
Conrad_C
Adobe Expert
August 26, 2022

The reason it works is because you can create multiple soft proof virtual copies. For example, you could have one soft proof tuned for an inkjet printer, another soft proof tuned for a commercial press, and a third soft proof tuned for sRGB social media, all stored separately from the original raw file. This way, you can continue to customize any of the soft proofs for their specific output conditions, without screwing up the soft proofs for the other destinations or the original raw file.

 

@eileenc43832332 wrote:

And another related question - Once I softproof, if I save it in snapshots, is this also the same as the virtual copy I just created (that I see in the Library module)? 

 

A snapshot is not the same as a proof copy (a virtual copy with soft proof settings). You could save the soft proof edit as a snapshot, but then each soft proof version will be in the Snapshots panel for the original raw image itself, not as separately selectable instances in the catalog. Also, when you create a proof copy, it’s automatically named after the profile you are proofing for, but if you create a snapshot you have to type in the name yourself.

 

So it’s typically more convenient to store soft proof settings as proof copies, not as snapshots.

    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDog
    Inspiring
    August 25, 2022

    Yes, you want to re-edit the Proof Copy (Virtual Copy) IF the edit is for those output-specific edits that are placed on top of the soft proof (IOW, not a master edit). You don't have to do anything but go to that VC and continue to edit it. Again, consider these output-specific edits. You've got a master you've worked on and are happy with. You soft proof and decide, based on that preview, you want further edits. But they are based upon the soft proof. Or you make a print and want an edit because you think it could be a better print. The VC (Proof Copy) is the place to continue to make such output-specific edits. 

    Go back to the master if you decide you'll make a print on another printer or use another profile or even a differing rendering intent to the SAME printer (because that does affect the soft proof). You'll make yet another Proof Copy: rinse and repeat as necessary. 

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    eileenc43832332Author
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    August 26, 2022

    OK GREAT! Thanks so much. I am printing this reply out and putting it in my folder! I appreciate your quick response. 

    Eileen 

     

     

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