This was really helpful -- thank you! It's the WORST when you have to send your file to printing and the mockup pales in design. Note to self work in CMYK lol.
This is my first time working to create stickers and button. Before designing, I had talk with a lot of people who already have experiences in the field and even watch some UA-cam video. And almost NOONE mention about CMYK and RGB differences. And even if it was mentioned, it was gloss over so fast It’s frustrating how such an important detail were so easily glossed over
Thank you so much!!! I’m not someone who prints things out, but I am a digital artist. I had just selected a random canvas and started working, and before I knew it… my wonderfully vibrant character was just coming out… well dull!!! I was at a loss to learn I couldn’t fix it, until I saw this! Thank you so much again!
THANK YOU!! this one, and its sister video has helped so much. I'm new to my business - had a whole bunch of designs that were ready, completely spaced that the printing company uses CMYK. I have a lot of editing to do now😅 but at least I was able to save the designs without having to start from scratch.❤❤❤
Yes! They might not be exactly the same as Procreate is only replicating the CMYK color palette. It's actually a 3-channel app. If you want a better representation, I suggest using Affinity Designer or Photoshop for any color preview before printing.
Unfortunately Procreate is not the best app for print preview. It's actually a RGB app and only simulates CMYK palette. If you really need to accurately see the print colours, you're better to use a CMYK app like Affinity Designer.
Thank you for this ! Im not sure if its just cmyk colors that are just dull but I feel like they are not the same. Will this work for already drawn art in cmyk?
How can I import a CYMK color profile into procreate? Mine doesn't have the option to change from RGB to CYMK. There is only RGB options in my program.
Hi, when I work on procreate in RGB and then export it THE COLORs look plane and as if it doesn’t have profundity… how can I fix that? And thanks … on the iPad looks good but on the phone or computer the colors look bad
Procreate is really an RGB app and only replicates the CMYK palette. It doesn't work on that profile truly, so if you're really concerned about the colour being perfect I would use another app. Alternatively, you could try and find a printer that prints RGB (they are out there). Hope that helps!
I write and illustrate children’s books and self publish them on Amazon. I was always so frustrated after working so hard on my illustrations to find that the colors were dull once in print form. I was so happy to find your videos and I subscribed…I export as a PSD and found as you said. My picture was dull looking. I followed through with what you said as far brightness and curve…then exported again as a PSD and it is still as dull. It looks the same as the previously saved PSD. My formatter always asks for a JPEG for my illustrations. I could use your Help! A lot of my time and money is waste with continually working/fixing my illustrations. Thank You!
Hi Lisa I’ve been looking into this and found a few discussions on the Procreate Forum that might help you. Basically it seems the CMYK profile in Procreate is unreliable and difficult to work with. Also the iPad works with a P3 colour profile, which is very vibrant. If you're using the P3 profile in Procreate, that will be super vibrant (and different to other displays). See this post from a staff member of Savage - “In regards to CMYK in Procreate 5, we are actively simulating a CMYK environment using RGB values. We have put a lot of work into developing a representation that will mimic CMYK output without sacrificing speed or performance. The Valkyrie engine is operating in RGB, and then converting every RGB pixel into CMYK in realtime. Therefore we can not reproduce a significant amount of “pure” CMYK colours like pure black (C:0, M:0, Y:0, K:100) or “registered black” (C:100, M:100, Y:100, K:100). You are correct in suggesting that it is a way of representing the more limited colour gamut that’s available in CMYK. “ See full post here : folio.procreate.com/discussions/4/10/34838 (This is from 4 years ago though, so there may have been some improvements since then but there’s still lot of issues around CMYK) I found this one interesting though. If you scroll down to the last comment from ’Tuhis’ he shares his process for working with print (and recommends using RGB instead!) - folio.procreate.com/discussions/4/10/58057 I would recommend digging into the Procreate Forum a bit more as well and even posting your question. I hope that helps!
@@iPadCalligraphy thank you so much for all this information! Now, I understand! I believe you mentioned that you had another video using an another app to convert an illustration to CMYK…did I get that right? I try to save money when I can. But it seems that the best way to see how my illustrations would come out in print, would be to convert them in another app than to wonder how they actually are going to look once printed, but after reading all the information on the forums…how accurate are the apps that convert your artwork? I had one book where I did lettering in bright red and it came out a light peach color…it was so disappointing! I love Procreate. I believe the app will continue to improve with time. Thank you again for all your help!
If you own Affinity Designer, you could try that and see if you get a better result. I think it's much easier to change colour profiles than Procreate. Or otherwise, there's a free online app called Photopea which might help - www.photopea.com
I tried this after finding out my printer used CMYK and not rgb as they originally told me. I’m trying everything I can to get the images to not look so dull but it seems like even with these settings they still look dull and dark 😩 any advice?
Sorry to hear you’re having colour issues. Really, the iPad and RGB mode is going to give you waaaayyy different colours to what you can print IRL. The iPad screen brightness is a big factor too. Do you have a desktop computer? I really recommend using another app to try and adjust your colour.
I'm really confused, even the cheap posters around my office use bright reds, yellows and pinks, I've never heard of printers not being able to print colours before. I'm trying to use CMYK and it looks so dull it's unreal
I totally get your frustration. Procreate is primarily a digital app that uses RGB color channels. It doesn't actually work with 4 separate CMYK channels, but instead, it simulates them to help prepare files for printing. Dull colors are a common result of this simulation. When it comes to printing, there are different processes, and not all of them rely solely on CMYK. For instance, some printers use Pantone colors, which are specific, pre-mixed inks that can produce much brighter and more vibrant colors than standard CMYK. Offset printing or screen printing can also handle colors differently, allowing for more vibrant results depending on the inks used. When working with digital art for printing, it can be tricky to match what you see on screen (in RGB) with what comes out in print (CMYK). Hope this helps!
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This was really helpful -- thank you! It's the WORST when you have to send your file to printing and the mockup pales in design. Note to self work in CMYK lol.
Thanks for watching, glad it helped! Yes, not a nice outcome to print muted designs. Working in CMYK will definitely help expectation V reality 😊
This is my first time working to create stickers and button.
Before designing, I had talk with a lot of people who already have experiences in the field and even watch some UA-cam video. And almost NOONE mention about CMYK and RGB differences. And even if it was mentioned, it was gloss over so fast
It’s frustrating how such an important detail were so easily glossed over
Thank you! I just watched the first video and had the same questions about the color. So glad I found this next! It's great! And very helpful!
That's awesome Jaye, glad it helped!
Hi, even when I export after doing this the saved image goes back to the original colour before I changed saturation/curves. Any advice?
What do you save it as
I have the same issue even when I save it as a PSD as she said in the video😢
yeah i have the same problem it's frustrating
Thank you so much!!! I’m not someone who prints things out, but I am a digital artist. I had just selected a random canvas and started working, and before I knew it… my wonderfully vibrant character was just coming out… well dull!!! I was at a loss to learn I couldn’t fix it, until I saw this! Thank you so much again!
Comments like this make my day. You're welcome, I'm glad I could help 😀
THANK YOU!! this one, and its sister video has helped so much. I'm new to my business - had a whole bunch of designs that were ready, completely spaced that the printing company uses CMYK. I have a lot of editing to do now😅 but at least I was able to save the designs without having to start from scratch.❤❤❤
Aw that made my day, you’re so welcome! Nothing worse than needing to redo hard work. So glad to hear you could save it! 😀
thank you for keeping it short and sweet to the point!
😀 Thanks for watching!
Fantastic tips and so well explained!!! Thank you ☺️
Thank you, this was helpful!
So glad to hear that, thanks for watching 😊
Im going to try this.
Thanks 🙂
Thank you
You're welcome Tracey, thanks for watching!
Can I print it after making these arrangements?
Yes! They might not be exactly the same as Procreate is only replicating the CMYK color palette. It's actually a 3-channel app. If you want a better representation, I suggest using Affinity Designer or Photoshop for any color preview before printing.
Hi please answer soon, when i have change the cmyk more brighten as your suggest, is it also change when its printing in cmyk?
Unfortunately Procreate is not the best app for print preview. It's actually a RGB app and only simulates CMYK palette. If you really need to accurately see the print colours, you're better to use a CMYK app like Affinity Designer.
Thank you for this ! Im not sure if its just cmyk colors that are just dull but I feel like they are not the same. Will this work for already drawn art in cmyk?
Yes, the brightness and saturation adjustments in Procreate will work on any image with any colour format
Thank you! This is helpful.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
How can I import a CYMK color profile into procreate? Mine doesn't have the option to change from RGB to CYMK. There is only RGB options in my program.
Hi, when I work on procreate in RGB and then export it THE COLORs look plane and as if it doesn’t have profundity… how can I fix that? And thanks … on the iPad looks good but on the phone or computer the colors look bad
Hello, does printing with Procreate CMYK on iPad Pro 4. M2 11 inch give correct color results?
Procreate is really an RGB app and only replicates the CMYK palette. It doesn't work on that profile truly, so if you're really concerned about the colour being perfect I would use another app. Alternatively, you could try and find a printer that prints RGB (they are out there). Hope that helps!
@@iPadCalligraphy thank you
Thanks!
Thanks for the handy tips & from an Aussie great.
You're so welcome! 🙏
I write and illustrate children’s books and self publish them on Amazon. I was always so frustrated after working so hard on my illustrations to find that the colors were dull once in print form. I was so happy to find your videos and I subscribed…I export as a PSD and found as you said. My picture was dull looking. I followed through with what you said as far brightness and curve…then exported again as a PSD and it is still as dull. It looks the same as the previously saved PSD. My formatter always asks for a JPEG for my illustrations. I could use your Help! A lot of my time and money is waste with continually working/fixing my illustrations. Thank You!
Hi Lisa. Just wanted to let you know I got your message. I'm trying a couple of things to see if I can help and will get back to you soon!
@@iPadCalligraphy thank you!
Hi Lisa I’ve been looking into this and found a few discussions on the Procreate Forum that might help you.
Basically it seems the CMYK profile in Procreate is unreliable and difficult to work with. Also the iPad works with a P3 colour profile, which is very vibrant. If you're using the P3 profile in Procreate, that will be super vibrant (and different to other displays).
See this post from a staff member of Savage -
“In regards to CMYK in Procreate 5, we are actively simulating a CMYK environment using RGB values. We have put a lot of work into developing a representation that will mimic CMYK output without sacrificing speed or performance. The Valkyrie engine is operating in RGB, and then converting every RGB pixel into CMYK in realtime. Therefore we can not reproduce a significant amount of “pure” CMYK colours like pure black (C:0, M:0, Y:0, K:100) or “registered black” (C:100, M:100, Y:100, K:100). You are correct in suggesting that it is a way of representing the more limited colour gamut that’s available in CMYK. “
See full post here : folio.procreate.com/discussions/4/10/34838
(This is from 4 years ago though, so there may have been some improvements since then but there’s still lot of issues around CMYK)
I found this one interesting though. If you scroll down to the last comment from ’Tuhis’ he shares his process for working with print (and recommends using RGB instead!) -
folio.procreate.com/discussions/4/10/58057
I would recommend digging into the Procreate Forum a bit more as well and even posting your question.
I hope that helps!
@@iPadCalligraphy thank you so much for all this information! Now, I understand! I believe you mentioned that you had another video using an another app to convert an illustration to CMYK…did I get that right? I try to save money when I can. But it seems that the best way to see how my illustrations would come out in print, would be to convert them in another app than to wonder how they actually are going to look once printed, but after reading all the information on the forums…how accurate are the apps that convert your artwork? I had one book where I did lettering in bright red and it came out a light peach color…it was so disappointing! I love Procreate. I believe the app will continue to improve with time. Thank you again for all your help!
If you own Affinity Designer, you could try that and see if you get a better result. I think it's much easier to change colour profiles than Procreate. Or otherwise, there's a free online app called Photopea which might help - www.photopea.com
I tried this after finding out my printer used CMYK and not rgb as they originally told me. I’m trying everything I can to get the images to not look so dull but it seems like even with these settings they still look dull and dark 😩 any advice?
Sorry to hear you’re having colour issues. Really, the iPad and RGB mode is going to give you waaaayyy different colours to what you can print IRL. The iPad screen brightness is a big factor too. Do you have a desktop computer? I really recommend using another app to try and adjust your colour.
If I create the file in CYMK and save to JPEG, will it still change?
A .tiff or .psd are best for working with CMYK. JPEG is more for RGB / Digital
I'm really confused, even the cheap posters around my office use bright reds, yellows and pinks, I've never heard of printers not being able to print colours before. I'm trying to use CMYK and it looks so dull it's unreal
I totally get your frustration. Procreate is primarily a digital app that uses RGB color channels. It doesn't actually work with 4 separate CMYK channels, but instead, it simulates them to help prepare files for printing. Dull colors are a common result of this simulation.
When it comes to printing, there are different processes, and not all of them rely solely on CMYK. For instance, some printers use Pantone colors, which are specific, pre-mixed inks that can produce much brighter and more vibrant colors than standard CMYK. Offset printing or screen printing can also handle colors differently, allowing for more vibrant results depending on the inks used.
When working with digital art for printing, it can be tricky to match what you see on screen (in RGB) with what comes out in print (CMYK).
Hope this helps!
Could you somehow export to Photoshop and match the colors somehow?
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