Which best practices should be done in Photoshop before placing the images in InDesign?

Which best practices should be done in Photoshop before placing the images in InDesign?

• A. Use Proof Colors to view a soft proof and make initial edits in RGB, convert to CMYK, and adjust color and tonal
• B. Make initial edits in CMYK; skip proof; place in InDesign
• C. Edit in RGB; keep RGB; export as JPEG
• D. Use Proof Colors only; skip color adjustments

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to prepare artwork for print by previewing how it will look in the CMYK print space while you still have the widest color latitude. Using Proof Colors gives you a soft proof, so you can see how colors and tonal values will translate to print without committing to final hues. Start edits in RGB because it has a much larger gamut, which preserves color detail and provides more flexibility for color and tonal adjustments. Once you’re happy with how it looks in the soft proof, convert the image to CMYK for the final print-ready version and fine-tune color and tonal adjustments in that space. This approach helps ensure colors stay accurate once the image is placed in InDesign, reducing surprises at the printer.

The main idea is to prepare artwork for print by previewing how it will look in the CMYK print space while you still have the widest color latitude. Using Proof Colors gives you a soft proof, so you can see how colors and tonal values will translate to print without committing to final hues. Start edits in RGB because it has a much larger gamut, which preserves color detail and provides more flexibility for color and tonal adjustments. Once you’re happy with how it looks in the soft proof, convert the image to CMYK for the final print-ready version and fine-tune color and tonal adjustments in that space. This approach helps ensure colors stay accurate once the image is placed in InDesign, reducing surprises at the printer.