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LR4 : no access to the "ICC profile name" info of images. Why ?

May 3, 2012 7:09 AM

I use the print module to create jpeg files for remote (lab) printing.

I convert these images to the relevant printer/paper profile.

 

Now when I include those pictures in the catalog

I have no clue about the associated profile (glossy/mat paper etc).

 

Later if I want to reprint I must use another software

to check the profile and redirect images to the right printer/paper.

 

LR reads the info but doesn't display it (in metadata).

Why ?

484 Views   3 Replies   Latest reply: SimDC, May 3, 2012 1:02 PM
 
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  • Dorin Nicolaescu-Musteață
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    1. Dorin Nicolaescu-Musteață,
    May 3, 2012 8:11 AM   in reply to SimDC
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    Because there's no point to reimport them.

    Send them to your lab and delete the exports.

     
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  • John R. Ellis
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    2. John R. Ellis,
    May 3, 2012 10:12 AM   in reply to Dorin Nicolaescu-Musteață
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    You could use the ExifMeta plugin to view the ICC profile in LR.

     
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  • SimDC
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    3. SimDC,
    May 3, 2012 1:02 PM   in reply to Dorin Nicolaescu-Musteață
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    There is a point to reimport them.

    I use LR as a DAM

    and if a client wants me to send him the exact same copy of the image,

    I cannot rely entirely on LR to do that (see what's happening with point curves).

     

    That's why I want to keep the original files (same process version/identity plate).

    I play safe...

     

    Besides, this was just an example of the necessity of knowing the file profile.

    I still have no answer to my question.

     

    LR displays extensively all Exif/Iptc/etc data, but not the ICC profile !!!

     

    PS : J.R. Ellis - thanks for the ExifMeta suggestion.

     
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