Digital BW, The Print

Hi Michael,
Read your post a couple of times... What I think I'm reading is that your after an easier or more efficient way to get to the final image.. and that your ok with the results when you get there using the process / work flow your  presently using. If your not happy with the results also try to say what's missing for you.

I don't feel that you need to put huge imagery out there for that maybe an 8x10 or 11x14 of the scan and the final @300 dpi.. at most.. and a screen shot of your screen showing all your layers so it's easier to follow the process. 

Also platform ,OS & level, Software used and levels and of course your steps in the process..  along with typical final print size etc.. Your drop box would be a good place for it then those that want to participate can download the kit and check it out..

I would also reiterate specifically what your after as a deliverable from those that take it on or it'll likely turn into not what your after and get derailed..

jimbo

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: michael3442@yahoo.com [DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint] 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2014 1:01 PM
  Subject: [Digital BW] Workflow assistance?


    
  While a long-time reader of this board, over the years I've posted few messages as I've always been able to figure out my printer issues or others here have had better answers to other posted issues. Now, however, I have need of some advice in tweaking, or changing, a workflow for a series of difficult to manage files. The files all share the same characteristics, so figuring out one image will apply to the series. I'm thinking that maybe I should upload a reduced size file to either this site or to my dropbox account. I could upload the original raw file, my finished file, and my detailed workflow as has been written down. My goal would be to find a simpler workflow than what I now have. If the uploading of the file seems like a reasonable way to go, what size file would you recommend so it's small enough to easily work on and large enough to provide adequate information. The original file is a raw scan of a 9x12 cm (nearly 4x5) b&w negative and is 205 mb while my finished file, not flattened, is 1.2 gb. What do you think? Is this a good way to get assistance on this or are there other options I haven't thought of? Thanks!






  
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