Hello,
I'm using Adobe Bridge 13.02.636, ACR 15.1.1.1329 and PS 24.1.1. I believe these are the latest versions at this date.
I had not tried ACR soft proofing until updating to these versions a few days ago (don't know if soft proofing was available before).
I access the feature via the "color space link" at the bottom of the ACR window, which takes me to Workflow Options dialog. In that dialog, I had previously only populated the "Space" entry with "ProPhotoRGB" to embed in all images as they subsequently opened in Photoshop.
Now, If, instead, I select an Output Profile for that entry, I can also specify Rendering Intent and paper and ink simulation.
So far, so good - the image assumes a preview version of the print and I can make all my adjustments in ACR based on soft proof appearance.
However, I can then open the image in Photoshop with the output profile tagged to the file. The file now appears to be in Printer color space rather than a source space such as ProPhotoRGB. The image maintains the soft-proofed appearance I created in ACR. It can then be further soft proofed in Photoshop, essentially double soft proofing.
Isn't this just creating color management problems?
What are the consequences of having an image tagged with an output profile? If I send it to someone else wont that just cause havoc with color management?
Or, what am I just not understanding?
Thanks,
Rich