Digital BW, The Print

Hi,

I don't understand how compressing blacks will make them "better"???  The
darkest black will still be the darkest black, even if there is more of
it...

I don't have that problem with Piezo, and my shadows are very very open.
Now, I don't disagree that the density of the darkest black in Piezo isn't
as dense as "other" methods, for what ever reason, but as has been pointed
out...it really doesn't matter if the overall print has the dynamic range
(separation of tones).  I like the comment that Piezo prints are more like
photo gravures.  I like photo gravures ;-)

Regards,

Austin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Kravit [mailto:michael.kravit@...]
> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 11:59 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] For Della On Shadows
>
>
> Austin,
>
> I another words, Piezography i designed to compress the shadows
> somewhat to
> give the impression of a better black. With a good curve or a good RIP one
> can open up the shadows and at the still maintain a good black density
> without the artificial compression.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 7:40 PM
> Subject: RE: [Digital BW] For Della On Shadows
>
>
> >
> > > As I mentioned, there are other alternatives available to
> PiezographyBW
> to
> > > obtain a full rich long tonal range
> > > and excellent shadow detail. I have used Piezography, MIS-VM, and
> > > MIS FS w.
> > > the ImagePrint 4 RIP and from first hand experience the VM and FS
> inksets
> > > with either the Epson Driver or a good RIP can out perform Piezography
> in
> > > this area.
> >
> > Hi Michael,
> >
> > What exactly do you mean by "out perform"?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Austin