Assign RGB Color Profiles Photoshop CS5

http://www.HiDefColor.com Step through the confusion of which RGB color profile to use with your images in Adobe Photoshop CS5. There is a big difference between sRGB and Adobe RGB color gamuts.

Explaining the differences between sRGB and Adobe RGB color profiles.

Most digital cameras save images with sRGB color profile. sRGB color gamut is smaller than Adobe RGB. While the RGB color values stay the same, the resulting color that is displayed is significantly different. For higher color saturation, choose Adobe RGB color profile. While not for every image, Adobe RGB is a preferred color profile to assign to your images.

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[jefferybrownphoto]

but if you edit in aRGB when you save for the final image, the image wont look the same. you have to do your editing is sRGB and make it look like aRGB (if you prefer that punch color/saturation look) or they wont come out the same. yes?

[hidefcolor]

@jefferybrownphoto not sure i completely understand the question, but we can figure it out. are you referring to saving the final image for web? besides portraits, you can assign the Adobe RGB profile for an instant color correction. it adds much punch to the color. i think your asking about web images as most web browsers do not support profiles and resort to sRGB, therefore losing your color you had in Adobe. use 'save for web' and make sure the 'convert to sRGB' is checked

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[rhodelybanez]

This is very informative. I would like to know, if I should be consistent with my color settings in photoshop exporting from lightroom?

[hidefcolor]

@rhodelybanez yes you should keep your color settings consistent. i like to use Adobe RGB for all images other than images with skin tones. skin tones tend to be over saturated in Adobe RGB.

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[fishrule1942]

Thank you so much for this, I just upgraded to CS5 and was going crazy looking how to change color spaces.