Digital Color Proofing -- Proof or Consequences

An intriguing aspect to the adoption of digital proofing is the high level of resistance among users to making any compromises in order to enjoy gains in process speed, convenience and control. Most people will concede that a level of craftsmanship has at times been sacrificed in the areas of typesetting/page layout and scanning/digital photography to reap these benefits of digital processes. However, any type of quality tradeoff has been a tough sell when it comes to digital proofing.