Guide

Understanding “Preview” in Print Stocks

The Preview stock option gives you a quick way to compare multiple stock versions without hard committing to one. It’s useful during look development or when working collaboratively with clients or directors to communicate visual intent. It offers a balanced interpretation and is not a fully accurate representation of any one version — it is not meant for final output.

In the image below, you can see a visual comparison of three different print stock settings applied to the same shot.

  • Left → KD • Vision 2383 | D55
    This is the warmest variation, producing golden tones in the highlights and a slight magenta-push in skin tones.
  • Center → KD • Vision 2383 | D60
    This is the most neutral, balanced version. It tends to retain color accuracy while preserving filmic roll-off and shadow tone.
  • Right → KD • Vision 2383 | D65
    This is the coolest version, leaning towards cyan-blue highlights and a cooler tone in neutrals and shadows.