I started using RT many versions ago and since then I have always entered my (custom) monitor profile as the default profile in the Preferences>Color Management dialog. Once done I assumed that profle was always applied to the Preview image, without the need for selecting it with the (later added) widget in the main preview toolbar. Now that I have loaded RT-4.2.1375 I become aware of the softproofing function and other improvements as described in your edit of the RawPedia. Many thanks. If I activate soft proofing the output profile (specified in the Color Management tool) is applied to the Preview image. May I assume the default monitor profile is applied “on top of” the output profile?
Previously I have been using RT-4.2.1291. With 4.2.1375, I note that the option “Use working profile for main histogram and Navigator” (Preferences>General) is no longer offered. What do I need to know about this subject?
With reference to floessie’s post above: I assume he is correct. My customary workflow is as follows:
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Open raw image. Use ProPhoto as working profile. Apply editing tools as needed and save image as a 16 bit tiff master copy (using ProPhoto as output profile).
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Load master copy. Leave ProPhoto as working profile (What effect, if any, does this have on subsequent steps?) Change output profile (color management tool) to that supplied by my online printer (Costco) and enable softproofing. Edit the image as needed. Adjust sharpening based on the print size to be ordered. Save this “print ready” file as a jpeg, leaving it in the soft proof (output) profile. Costco assures me this is acceptable (even preferable) as long as the profile is properly embedded in the file. Depending on the requirements of your printer, an alternate approach, as described by floessie, may be needed.
Any suggestions gladly appreciated.