Whether you are new to colour management or looking to sharpen existing skills, you will learn how to produce consistent, predictable colour across every project. This course suits wide format and digital print teams, as well as designers, agencies, brand managers, and prepress operators.
Colorflow Academy From chaos to control
Why color management matters
The hidden costs of poor color management.
- Wasted time and resources reprinting jobs due to inconsistent color results.
- Confusion over calibration tools, settings, and standards.
- Inability to set realistic expectations with the customer due to unpredictable results
- Different devices producing drastically different results.
- Uncertainty about where to start when troubleshooting color issues.
Course overview
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Part 1: Foundations of Color Management
- Module 1: Why color management matters
- Module 2: What is color and why light matters
- Module 3: Color Spaces and ICC Profiles
- Module 4: Measurement and color difference calculation
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Part 2: Color Workflow
- Module 1: Setting up your CM policies in applications
- Module 2: Profile assigning vs profile converting
- Module 3: Predictable spot color conversion
- Module 4: Rendering Intents
- Module 5: PDF/X overview
- Module 6: Example RIP setup
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Part 3: Best Practices for Device Calibration and Profiling
- Module 1: Recommended tools
- Module 2: Measurement conditions
- Module 3: Averaging and smoothing of measured data
- Module 4: Implementation of profiles in color workflow
- Module 5: Gamut comparison
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Part 4: ISO QC in Wide Format
- Quality and process control
Meet Your Trainer
John Panton
John Panton brings decades of hands-on experience helping printers and packaging teams turn colour challenges into streamlined, predictable workflows. Known for making complex systems practical and easy to apply, Johnā€™s teaching blends industry standards with real world problem solving so you can gain skills that make an immediate difference in production.
Frequently asked questions
You will gain a strong foundation in colour management, from essential theory to practical application. Topics include colour theory, colour spaces, ICC profiles, process control, and profiling, plus hands-on exercises to apply your skills with confidence.
Most participants improve output quality within days of applying Part 1. As you continue, your ability to maintain accuracy and consistency grows, reducing reprints and boosting client confidence.
You will have access to the Colorflow Academy community where you can ask questions, share experiences, and keep learning with support from John and other members.