Determining a Media Model

A media model defines the targets used for calibrating for different classes of inks. There are two ways to create a media model for the target densities: Basic Density Curve - Media Model and Advanced Grayscale - Media Model. To learn about each one click on the name to be taken to a page that describes each method and how to use Media Manager for either one.

The recommended workflow is to use the Basic Density Curve - Media Model.

Basic Density Curve - Media Model

When an ICC Workflow is planned, this quick, straightforward method creates target densities that are adequate for getting "acceptable" color and move you quickly to the next steps of Ink Limits and ICC Profile generation.  Click the title link above to see more information using this method.

Advanced Grayscale - Media Model

For a Non-ICC Workflow the user would still like to have neutral gray and colors that approach what they would expect from a SWOP press.  To help hit this sort of target Onyx has created the Advanced Grayscale method to create Target Densities automatically.  Click the title link above to see more information using this method.

Once you have determined the Media Model by going through one of the workflows above, the next step will be Ink Limits.

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