Ten Ways to Improve Color Management

5) Choose early binding or late binding.

Do you work in RGB and convert to CMYK only for final output or early in the process? The timing of the RGB-to-CMYK conversion process is crucial for effective color management. Once converted, a piece is bound to a particular production method, so the decision is often characterized as early binding or late binding. Converting early allows jobs to be prepared within the capabilities (gamut) of the intended output device. So early binding ensures that you are not working with unreproducible colors. You can achieve consistent results with early binding provided that your SOPs specify the conversion software and settings.