It is difficult to conceive of modern newsrooms that receive hundreds of news photos daily without automatic image processing. The software not only saves resources but also ensures a high throughput and more consistent results. The many image optimisation programs available on the market can vary greatly in price and performance. A recently published IFRA Special Report on this topic offers well-grounded basic information and orientation aids for system selection.
Andy Williams, the author of the report, gives some useful tips about how to find the best system for your workflow. Read the interview on the ePaper.