Batched output doesn't match adjustments

My RAWs adjusted and viewed in Capture One 4 Pro are not matching the batched Jpeg files created from them. I adjust Raws to how I want them, batch to Jpeg, but the Jpegs viewed in Photoshop are not matching the adjusted Raws in Capture One. Images in Phase One are punchy sharp and bright but batched Jpegs are soft and watery. The main problem is contrast and sharpness.

I have 'Base characteristics' in the 'Q' tab set to Nikon D300 (the camera they were shot on) and Batch recipe ICC profile set to Adobe 1998 which is the space used on the camera as well as the destination colour space.

I tried sending this to Phase one as a support query along with screen grab but the site just said 'Sorry error' the webmaster has been notified'. After two attempts I gave up and came here.

Right now I think I've completely wasted my time and money on a rubbish program form a company who's own website doesn't even work. Can anyone restore my faith please?

😡 Thanks

Mike Browne

Paul Steunebrink

November 19, 2008 12:29

Mike,
Sounds you have a color management problem. You could do a few things to test and could perhaps provide more details regarding your setup.
First, process to sRGB instead of AdobeRGB and review the results. Note that you can do that despite your camera's setting to AdobeRGB, since this setting is not relevant when saving images as raw and processing in Capture One.
Next, can you tell us more about version of Windows, Photoshop and its color settings and your monitor profile?

I understand you blame CO4. In your case, I am not so sure about that to say the least.

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