A method for creating proof image data includes: (a) acquiring basic proof image data for reproducing, by a proof output device, a color of a printed matter to be printed on a printing medium using a printing machine; and (b) creating, by applying bleed applying processing to the basic proof image data using a bleed parameter representing a bleed state of an ink in the printed matter, bleed-applied proof image data simulating the bleed state.

An information processing system includes circuitry to acquire job information related to one or more image forming apparatuses on which image quality adjustment are performed and history information of an interaction between a user and a service provider of a service for solving a problem related to the image quality adjustment; obtain a candidate handling method for the problem in response to an assistance request for the problem according to a user operation by using the job information and the history information, the candidate handling method being obtained from a learning model to infer a candidate handling method for the problem; cause a display device of the service provider to display the candidate handling method on an assistance screen; and send a notification indicating a response made by the service provider in response to the assistance request based on the candidate handling method.

Apparatus and methods for colour grading may be implemented to improve the efficiency of colour grading digital content. Features of the apparatus and methods include: automatic detection of differences between image data and rendered images, automatic suggestions for colour grading, detection and communication of temporal effects, guidance for selecting an order of frames for grading, automated QC processes, and/or reference monitor emulation.

Information processing with detection of the falsification of an image is disclosed. In one example, an information processing device includes a color conversion unit that makes an estimate of color conversion applied to a second image generated by image editing on a first image, and outputs a color conversion trial result in which color conversion according to the estimate is applied to the first image. A judgement unit compares the color conversion trial result with the second image to judge the presence or absence of falsification in the second image. The technology can be applied, for example, to a falsification detection system that detects whether image editing for falsifying an image has been performed when the image is uploaded to social media.