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Having trouble with broken, failed or slow FTP uploads to us?  PingPlotter allows you to monitor and collect data about your Internet connection (whether you're doing an FTP upload to us, web surfing, online gaming - really just about anything that relies on a good Internet connection) so you can diagnose and troubleshoot problems. You can click here to download a fully functional Trial Version and purchase it if you find it helpful.  We have PingPlotter here at the lab, so we can read and help interpret the data that you generate.  Once you've downloaded PingPlotter, you'll most likely want to visit the online PingPlotter Getting Started Guide at http://www.pingplotter.com/gsg/ to get familiar with how it works

Download and try before you buy OR purchase now.  Just click on the products below for detailed information.  You will be transferred to our partner, Integrated Color Corporation.

Phase One Capture One Pro software to convert RAW camera files to RGB files.

Color Eyes Display kit to profile your monitor.

All about shooting RAW files.  Read this article for a discussion of the pros and cons of shooting RAW.

PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader; if not already on your system, download Acrobat Reader from link at bottom of this page. Double click files below to open on screen; right click to download to your system using "Save Target As:" Zip files require Pkunzip, WinZip, Stuffit Expander, etc.

WorkStreamDS and MSCL Configuration files. 

WorkStream Templates--complete selection of templates available for immediate download.  WorkStream software must be installed first.  (See above)

MSCL_Configuration_25.exe --(4.9mb) Compatible with all versions of Windows, including Windows 7.  You must have the WorkStream program file installed before you install this file. If you download the files above, you do not need to download this file as it is included in that package.

Beehive FTP Client for Windows--( 993kb)--This application installs on your system and allows you to drop files for transfer onto the desktop icon, complete an order form and send to us.  The program keeps a permanent record of all orders and files sent.  No other FTP program required.  Your order will be confirmed by email.  Mac version below.  (File Name: winftp.exe)

Beehive FTP Client for Mac--( 1.68mb)--This application is for Mac system and operates the same as above.  (File Name: macftp.sit.bin)

FTPInstructions.pdf--(10kb)-- Complete instructions for FTP Clients listed above.

Manual_FTP_Instructions.pdf -- Use browser like Internet Explorer to send us files.  Complete instructions.

Mid-South_Composite_Spreadsheet.xls --(16kb)--Use this Excel spreadsheet to enter names and image file names for our group composite building service from digital files.  Don't have Excel? This spreadsheet will also open in most other spreadsheet applications.

Mid-South_Composite_Order_Form.pdf --(512kb)--Download and print this form to submit your orders for group composites.  It covers all the details that we will need to properly build your composite.

MSCLFormsPkg.pdf--(205Kb)--Copies of business forms used at Mid-South.  Package includes New Account Setup, Credit Application, Customer Preference Profile, TN Blanket Certificate of Resale and Order Envelope form.  PDF format allows display and printing.

MSCL Calibration.jpg – (244k) – Use this image to adjust your monitor to our calibration print. Calibration print is made on Chromira and is available from MSCL Customer Service.

MSCL Calibration.tif – (14.3mb) – A larger, higher resolution version of the MSCL Calibration.jpg file above.   Download this image only if you have a broadband Internet connection.

MonitorCalibration pdf – (6Kb) – Complete instructions to adjust your monitor to MSCL calibration print using file above. Must use MSCL calibration print, available from MSCL Customer Service.

Mid-South Digital Printer Profile– (2.4mb) – Our Chromira Printer Output Profile.  If your image editing software, such as PhotoShop supports soft proofing, you may use this file to get a better idea of how your images will print before you send them to us.  Refer to your editing software documentation to determine where to save this file and how to use soft proofing.  CAUTION: to use soft proofing effectively, you MUST have a well profiled monitor.  Download as a zip file.

QuickRefGuide.pdf – (761k) – Quick reference guide to Kodak Color Management. Based Upon Adobe Photoshop 5.0, however helpful for all versions of Photoshop.

ChromiraHelp.pdf – (6Kb) – File preparation guidelines for direct digital RA-4 imaging (Chromira) for general and portrait customers.

FilePrepGuidelines.pdf--(9Kb)--File preparation guideline for inkjet and direct RA-4 imaging (Chromira) for commercial customers.