Photo Lab Technician how-to

How to Color-Correct a Print

Accurate color pleases customers.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Accurate color pleases customers. In short: calibrate; check; adjust, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Calibrate the monitor.

  2. Check neutrals.

  3. Adjust white balance.

  4. Adjust levels.

  5. Soft-proof.

  6. Make a test print.

Safety reminders for photo lab technicians

  • Wear gloves with chemicals
  • Ventilate
  • Dispose of chemicals properly
  • Use ergonomic setups

C-41 · E-6 · Negative · Color correction · ICC profile · DPI: see the full photo lab technician glossary.

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