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Overview　　Top

Skin Tone Master Profiles v1.5 is a collection of color profiles in *.icc and/or *.icm format, packed inside a setup program that facilitates their incorporation into the operating system and later to be used in applications for editing and retouching images that accept advanced color management, such as Photoshop application.

This collection of color profiles will establish a revolutionary way to get the skin tones you want for your images in seconds.

The typical use of color profiles is found on color management. Color management consists in keeping the consistency-correspondence-likeness of color appearance in relation with the numerical values of color from a digital image across platforms; between operating systems, devices, image editing applications and color spaces. For example, through an accurate color management, the colors of a digital photo from a camera should be seen very similar on a CRT monitor, on a LCD screen, as a printed photo or as an inkjet printing. Color management helps get the same color appearance on all these devices and materials.

The revolutionary usage of color profiles that Skin Tone Master Profiles make use of is for color transformations and corrections, and specifically to achieve the perfect skin tones or to the taste of each person, within applications like, for example, Photoshop. Generally, the color profiles are produced specifically for this or that color space or device, whether they are used for input, display or output, to allow the interpretation of the numerical values of the color from a digital image and to be able to properly represent its color appearance.

In contrast, Skin Tone Master Profiles are produced with particular characteristics and attributes, and device-independent and color-space-independent to some extent, that allow a new, special, creative, dynamic and interactive interpretation of the numerical values of the color from that same digital image, with emphasis on the numerical values related to skin tones.

Once you find the new and proper interpretation (the profile or profiles that are adequate), or to the taste of each person, resulting a new, special and creative color appearance, follow the other procedure to change the numerical values of color from that digital image to reflect the new, special and creative color appearance, and in this way, consolidating  the color transformation, adjustment and/or correction of that digital image. Therefore, you get the skin tone or skin tones you wanted for that digital image.

There are two basic ways to apply the Skin Tone Master Profiles. The direct method allows the preview of the resulting effect, while the inverse method does not allow this preview, and also produces the inverse effect.

Getting perfect skin tones or to the taste of each person is critical, however, with Skin Tone Master Profiles is easy to get the desired skin tones for your images. Color profiles from Skin Tone Master Profiles will be the best Add-ons for Photoshop and the best support for fashion, beauty, portrait and wedding photographers. Try them out and find out your way to perfect skin tones!
 

Features　　Top

—Support Windows 7, Vista, XP, NT/2000, 98/ME.
—Support Adobe Photoshop 6, 7, 8-CS, 9-CS2, 10-CS3, 11-CS4, o 12-CS5.
—Easy to install and uninstall following the intuitive wizard interface.
—Clean and complete uninstall of installed files and folders.
—Adjust skin tones of images without creating bandings in the histogram.
—Correct color and gamma of images preserving quality.
—Preview the skin tone changes just by moving the mouse scroll wheel.
—You can do almost all the skin tones adjustments without masking.
 

System Requirements　　Top

—Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor.
—Windows 7, Vista, XP, NT/2000, 98/ME.
—Adobe Photoshop 6, 7, 8-CS, 9-CS2, 10-CS3, 11-CS4, o 12-CS5.
—500MB of RAM or more.
—Less than 10MB of hard-disk space for installation.
—1024x768 or greater video display.
 

Versions　　Top

Profiles Attributes　　Top

Profiles can be used in different work spaces; however, there is a suitability affair that if taken into account, can facilitate its use or management. The best way to understand how all this functions is testing or using the profiles in different images and in different working spaces.

Profiles List　　Top

List of Skin Tone Master Profiles. This list of color profiles and the profiles themselves are subject to changes, modifications, improvements, updates, bug fixes, etc. without notice. Like any software product, is subject to revisions, resulting in an improved version.
 

Download　　Top

Please download the Standard Version of Skin Tone Master Profiles and feel free to try it out, free of charge.

Read License before downloading. Download from here:

We are certain you will love Skin Tone Master Profiles.
 

Installation　　Top

Just run the setup file and follow the instructions of the setup wizard.
 

Access　　Top

Once installed the ICC color profiles of Skin Tone Master Profiles, they can be accessed from the Adobe Photoshop program.

1) From the Image menu if you use version 6, 7, or 8-CS.

Image > Mode > Assign profile... > open Drop-down List.

2) From the Edit menu if you use version 9-CS2, 10-CS3, 11-CS4, or 12-CS5.

Edit > Assign profile... > open Drop-down List.

Those profiles have names that begin with Skin Tone Master Profiles.
 

Application Mode　　Top

To use or apply the profiles in an image, proceed as follows. Direct Method.

1) Open image in Photoshop. Be careful to do it properly and that it is in the Working color space or Working space that is considered appropriate.

2) Edit> Assign Profile... > Open the Drop-down list> click one of the profiles of Skin Tone Master Profiles and scroll up or down through these profiles with the mouse scroll wheel, while watching the changes of gamma (correction) and skin tone that occur in the image when changing the selection from one profile to another. Preview option-box must be selected.

The point here is to find a profile that produces —a level of gamma and skin-tone— close to the one you are looking for (can be anyone and in no fix order, just experiment). Once you find this profile (which is selected), we click OK and continue with the next step.

3) Edit> Convert to Profile... > Open the Drop-down list from Destination space and select, usually, the Working RGB, CMYK, or grayscale space that it is being used. Click on OK.

4) Repeat steps —2 and 3— until the image have —the level of gamma and skin-tone— you are looking for. The first time you apply the steps —2 and 3— prepares the way, the second time produces the miracle and the third time gives the final touch. It is not a general rule, depends on the image and the taste of each person.

5) Save image. Of course, if you wish, you can make other adjustments to the image before saving.

Once you save the image after applying the direct method, you can step back and reach the "original" state of the image... you should write down the names of the color profiles assigned in step 2 of the direct method and the order used. And follow the Inverse Method.

1) Open image in Photoshop.

2) Edit> Convert to Profile... > Open the Drop-down list> click the name of the last profile assigned in step 2 of the direct method. Click on OK and continue with the next step.

3) Edit> Assign Profile... > Open the Drop-down list from Destination space and select the Working space used. Click OK.

4) Repeat steps —2 and 3— depending on the state to which we wish to return. It Would be, for example, the penultimate profile assigned in step 2 of the direct method and then assign Working space.5) Guardar imagen... si desea. El Método Inverso se menciona como referencia y como posibilidad de utilización de estos perfiles de color.

5) Save image... if desired. The inverse method is mentioned as a reference and a possibility for using these color profiles.
 

Fast Method　　Top

Creating Actions for the Fast Method

To expedite the application of the profiles in an image, you can create two Photoshop actions (within the same Group or Set). One to invoke the function Assign Profile... and another to invoke the function Convert to Profile...

This will involve the following steps.

1) Click on the Actions window or tab. If not present that window or tab, press F9 or go to the Window menu and click Actions.

2) In the Actions window, at the bottom, click on Create new set (folder-shaped button). Type a name for the new set of actions. For example: "Assign and Convert." Click on OK.

3) In the same Actions window, at the bottom, click on Create new action (button in the form of a document). Type a name for the new action. For example: "Assign Profile". You can assign a Function key from the Drop-down list to invoke this action. For example: "F2". Click on Save. It will start the recording of all the steps to be performed.

4) Click on the Drop-down options menu from the Actions window in the upper right corner. Click on the option Insert menu item... . It will show a popup window, leave it there. Click on Edit> Assign Profile... . Click OK on the Insert menu item... popup window.

5) Returning to the Actions window in the lower left corner, click on Stop playing/recording (square-shaped button). Recording stops. The first action is created.

6) The second action to be created. In the same Actions window, at the bottom, click on Create new action (button in the form of a document). Type a name for the new action. For example: "Convert to Profile". You can assign a Function key from the Drop-down list to invoke this action. For example: "F3". Click on Save. It will start the recording of all the steps to be performed.

7) Click on the Drop-down options menu from the Actions window in the upper right corner. Click on the option Insert menu item... . It will show a popup window, leave it there. Click on Edit> Convert to profile... . Click OK on the Insert menu item... popup window.

8) Returning to the Actions window in the lower left corner, click on Stop playing/recording (square-shaped button). Recording stops. The second action is created.

9) The new set of actions can be saved as a Photoshop Actions File (*.atn format) for backup purpose and in the even you need to load it.

Fast Application Mode

Once created the two actions, proceed as follows, to use or apply profiles in an image.

1) Open image in Photoshop.

2) F2 (instead of Edit > Assign Profile...) > Open the Drop-down list> click one of the profiles of Skin Tone Master Profiles and scroll up or down through these profiles with the mouse scroll wheel, while watching the changes of gamma (correction) and skin tone that occur in the image when changing the selection from one profile to another. Preview option-box must be selected.

The point here is to find a profile that produces —a level of gamma and skin-tone— close to the one you are looking for (can be anyone and in no fix order, just experiment). Once you find this profile (which is selected), we click OK and continue with the next step.

3) F3 (instead of Edit > Convert to Profile...) > Open the Drop-down list from Destination space and select, usually, the Working RGB, CMYK, or grayscale space that it is being used. Click on OK.

4) Repeat steps —2 and 3— until the image have —the level of gamma and skin-tone— you are looking for.

5) Save image. Of course, if you wish, you can make other adjustments to the image before saving.
 

General Things　　Top

1) Color Profile or ICC Profile: Each profile is a set of reference data used for the interpretation of the numerical values of the colors of the pixels from an image according to standards promulgated by the International Color Consortium (ICC). Profiles can be for Input, Output, Display devices, etc..

2) Assign Profile... : This operation changes the appearance of the colors of an image seen on the monitor screen, but keeps the numerical values of the colors of the pixels from that image unaltered.

3) Convert to Profile... : This operation changes the numerical values of the colors of the pixels of an image (from a Source space to a Working space, from a Working space to a Destination space) in such a way that maintains the appearance of the colors of that image seen on the monitor screen without significant alterations.

4) Color appearance: The appearance of the colors of an image seen on the monitor screen.

5) The color values: The numerical values of the colors of the pixels of an image.

6) Take into account the embedded profile when opening images in Photoshop, so that the numerical values of the colors of the image pixels are considered initially in its original (or origin) interpretation.

7) Be aware that converting a digital image from a specific color space to another color space with less gamut, you lose some color information. This can be viewed on the color histogram in Photoshop. As a reference, it is known that the gamut of sRGB color space is smaller than the gamut of Adobe RGB (1998) color space, that the gamut of Adobe RGB (1998) color space is smaller than the gamut of Wide Gamut RGB color space, and that the gamut of Wide Gamut RGB color space is smaller than the gamut of ProPhoto RGB color space. The idea is to stay within the same Working color space until it is make necessary or inevitable to convert between color spaces.
 

Tutorial　　Top

Following are some examples on how to use Skin Tone Master Profiles. Just using the Standard Version.

Image courtesy of: http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=826338  

Example 1a: Working RGB color space is sRGB IEC61966-2.1

Example 1b: Working RGB color space is sRGB IEC61966-2.1 again, but using darker effects and tones.

Example 2a: Working RGB color space is Adobe RGB (1998). The profile Adobe RGB (1998) comes with Adobe Photoshop.

Example 2b: Working RGB color space is Adobe RGB (1998) again, but exploring other possibilities. Depends on your taste.

Example 3a: Working RGB color space is ProPhoto RGB, with a variation in step 2 of the process. The profile ProPhoto RGB comes with Adobe Photoshop.

Example 3b: Working RGB color space is ProPhoto RGB. The profile ProPhoto RGB comes with Adobe Photoshop. In this example, an artifice is used that consists in working the image as if you were working in the Adobe RGB color space, what changes is the final step.

You can work with layers, for example, using the skin tone or color of a resulting image (selecting color as blending mode) over the original image (you can get to the original image by history). You can combine with other Photoshop techniques. This is in your hands.
 

Donate Now!　　Top

Support the Skin Tone Master Profiles project. Any donation you can make, big or small, will be a valuable contribution to our work.

Donate now by Paypal and get the Professional Version or the Ultimate Version of Skin Tone Master Profiles.

Other Donation Method　　Top

Please make the donations to:

—First Name:           CHUNG  TAC
—Surnames:               LAM  TAN
—City and country:   LIMA - PERU

Using Western Union money transfer.

Check the Western Union website for an agent near to you. Once you arranged the money transfer simply let me know the details by e-mail:

—Your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
—Your First Name.
—Your Last Name.
—City and country where money was sent from.
—Amount.
—Test question and answer or password (if applicable).
—The wanted version of Skin Tone Master Profiles (if necessary).
—A valid e-mail address.

While money transfer using Western Union is rather fast and safe, there is a fee involved you have to pay.

Thank you very much for your support! We will try to process all donations and e-mails as soon as possible!

After donation received, you will receive by e-mail a download link and a password which you can type into during the installation process.
 

Contact Us　　Top

Please feel free to contact us to this e-mail address:

—For general questions and technical questions.
—For donation information, transaction problem, questions concerning your registration.
—For general information, ideas, suggestions, comments, criticisms, feedback.

We would love to hear from you!
 

Warning　　Top

Hope Skin Tone Master Profiles will contribute to human culture and well-being.

Enjoy!... But be warned... You can get addicted to Skin Tone Master Profiles...
 

Disclaimer　　Top

This software is provided on an "as-is" basis and without warranty of any kind, express, implied or otherwise, including without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Should the program prove defective, you and not the author or its contributors assume the entire cost of any service and repair.

In no event shall anyone who has any part in the development of this software be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, opportunity or profits; or business interruption. Whether or not advised of the possibility of such damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use or performance of this software.

The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of the software remains with you. Use it at your own risk!

The content from this web site is for educational and reference purposes only. In view of the possibility of human error or changes in computer science; neither the author, editor nor the publisher nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work guarantees that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete. The methods and techniques presented in this web site are provided for the purpose of reference only. If readers wish to attempt any of the techniques or utilize any of the methods contained in this web site; the author, the editor and/or the publisher assume no responsibility for any such actions.

It is the responsibility of the readers to understand and get inform from more sources concerning the application of these techniques and methods. The author, editors and publishers disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss, injury, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and/or application of any of the contents from this web site.
 

Links of Interest　　Top

http://www.color.org/   International Color Consortium website
http://www.color.org/ICC1V42.pdf   Specification ICC.1:2004-10 (Profile version 4.2.0.0) Image technology color management — Architecture, profile format, and data structure

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icc_profile   ICC profile
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_space   Color space
http://www.brucelindbloom.com/   About RGB Color Spaces and Specifications
http://www.jseaman.com/articles/srgb.html   Photographic color spaces – sRGB vs Adobe RGB

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color   Color
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamut   Gamut
http://blog.chromix.com/2010/09/new-epson-4900-gets-98-pantone-gamut.html   New Epson 4900 gets 98% Pantone gamut

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_management   Color management
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/color_management.htm   Introduction to Color Management
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/color_spaces.htm   Introduction to Color Spaces
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/profiles.htm   Introduction to Icc Profiles and Their Use
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration.htm   Monitor Calibration and Profiling

http://www.gballard.net/psd/assignconvert.html   ASSIGN Versus CONVERT to Profile  
http://www.gballard.net/psd/honormyembeddedprofile.html   Turn Color Management ON & Honor My Embedded Profile, Please!  
http://www.gballard.net/psd/cmstheory.html   Color Management, PS Basic Color Theory; The Core Theory behind PS Color Management  
http://www.ekdahl.org/kurs/ps7_color_manage/asign_convert.htm   Assign Profile VS Convert to Profile, when to use?   "Really"
http://www.photoshopmama.net/l_assignconvert.html   Assign Profile & Convert to Profile - Mama Shan's Digital Imaging Goodies   "Noritsu Frontier"
http://www.digitaldog.net/tips/index.shtml   Andrew Rodney's Digital Dog Site
http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/cp/olympus/technology/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003051994   What's the Difference between Assigning and Converting to an ICC Profile?  
http://blog.xritephoto.com/?p=874   Assign Profile or Convert to Profile?
http://www.bigresource.com/Photoshop-Assign-Profile-and-Convert-to-Profile--cRr4xLyf.html   Assign Profile And Convert To Profile...  
http://www.computer-darkroom.com/ps7_colour/ps7_1.htm   Colour Settings - Photoshop 7
http://blog.xritephoto.com/?tag=photoshop-cs4   Posts Tagged 'Photoshop CS4'  

http://www.photo-tech.net/profiles.htm   Profiles...
 

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