Imagine a tool that ensures design intent will match color output — every time. ThePowerXChange now offers ColorBLADE ($199 SRP), developed by Studion, Inc, which streamlines the process of creating, proofing, and separating color images, providing for fewer steps to preview and compare color profiles, and raising productivity. Users can see proofs and output that match their intent, and eliminate color-management headaches, also raising creativity.

ColorBLADE combines revolutionary color-rendering techniques with mouse click ease-of-use. As an Adobe Photoshop Plug-in, ColorBLADE fits easily into regular work routines. Users can make fast and accurate side-by-side comparisons of any third-party ICC profiles, and enjoy color output that is sure to match expectations.

ColorBLADE is based on patented Studion Appearance Matching Environment (SAME), a ColorSync-compatible CMM — with a twist. Instead of using traditional methods of machine measurement equivalence, SAME accurately predicts color output based on human-perceptual response. This unique approach enables the user to make color comparisons and decisions visually, not with machine measurements.

Establishing and maintaining gray balance in printed output is a common and costly problem, yet most color-separation software uses this as a basis for establishing neutral grays. SAME takes a new approach to color rendering by eliminating gray balance entirely. With a technique called chromatic fault tolerance, ColorBLADE establishes and maintains absolute gray balance consistently and predictably.

ColorBLADE also meets the needs of customers who require consistent color appearance of their products in all viewing environments. SAME reduces metamerism (the shift in color appearance due to variable lighting conditions).

ColorBLADE is compatible with MacOS 8.6 and later and Photoshop 4.01 and later.