Photoshop itself can be a challenge to those first learning the program. All of the features and how to use them can be quite a mystery. Many are intimidated by the different color modes offered and shy away from experimenting with them never knowing the dramatic impact color modes can have on the final image.
Color modes establish the color model that should be used to display and print digital pictures. Knowing about color modes and models and how to use them in Photoshop is a must for those wishing to achieve professional quality digital images. Take the time to learn what color modes work best in different situations. There are many good Photoshop tutorials and guides that can help you understand how to incorporate color modes into your digital imaging for optimal results for your project.
But what exactly are color modes and why are there different models? Let's take a moment to learn the basic color modes in Photoshop and how they work.
Several different color modes are used to display digital images. Here is a brief overview of the main basic color modes you will come across when working with digital images.
RGB
RGB stands re Red Green and Blue. In the RGB color mode colors are created by mixing these three primary colors. You are basically working in three color channels in RBG mode and you can adjust the intensity of each channel to obtain various degrees of colors. White is made by combining all of the three colors.
CMYK
CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow and black. RGB produces colors by mixing them together, while CMYK in effect creates color by subtracting varying degrees of each color. For example, to produce white, all colors would be reduced to zero.
Understanding how color modes work will produce a better result and improve your digital imaging skills. Monitors use RGB color while printers use CMYK color. This can sometimes create a variance in what is displayed on the PC monitor and what is printed on paper. Software is now available to be installed that will calibrate you color monitor and your printer so that what you see on your monitor is the same as what will be printed.
By: DavidPeters
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