Soft proofing, test images and making real prints - When soft proofing runs out of steam

Looking at three similar art papers and how soft proofing compares with a good understanding of using test image and test prints. Why you should aim for soft proofing as an occasional use tool, not for every print.

Part of my series of videos looking at how to get better looking prints and aspects of colour management.

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The rag papers I'm testing, come from Paper Spectrum in the UK
https://www.paperspectrum.co.uk/pinna...

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