Adjusting color so they are in gamut

[Singletracklovr]

From this thread / discussion on aRGB vs sRGB
http://forums.photographyreview.com/...reply&p=410838

So, my advice would normally be to shoot in aRGB. Being the larger gamut, you can always convert to sRGB if necessary. Once you have the image in pp (assuming you're using Photoshop), you can go to View> Gamut Warning to view pixels that would be out of gamut in a generic CYMK profile. This converts all the pixels that are out of gamut to a neutral gray, making it easier to tell where they are. By the way, these gray pixels are dynamic- that is, as you make edits that bring the pixels into gamut, the gray pixels "disappear", being replaced by the in-gamut color(s). Doing a Select> Color Range> Out of Gamut would ensure that any edits are confined ONLY to the out of gamut pixels. (my pp tip for the day.

- Joe U.

Using PS7( I know it's old) I was able to find the out of gamut areas with the View> Gamut Warning and select the areas with the Select> Color Range> Out of Gamut.

However, I was not able to correct the areas so the gray would go away. I tried manually adjusting levels, and curves, I also tried auto color, auto contrast, auto levels.
I must be doing something wrong.

Man I feel so dumb, I also can't find the convert aRGB to sRGB in PS7

thanks for any help you guys can offer.

[Medley]

Try a saturation adjustment. That'll make the biggest difference. Also, make sure that the selection is active (though you can hide it if you wish).

To convert to sRGB, go to Edit> Convert to Profile. Under the 'Destination Space' dialog box, choose sRGB IEC61966-2.1 from the drop-down menu.

- Joe U.

[Singletracklovr]

Thanks Joe, You're a lifesaver, again...