Hi Martin, > Well I think that it does it without any gaps or can be done with a > traditional line screen. I know someone in college (long ago) who was > directly scratching abstract designs into copper plates and etching them > with acid. The ink was applied to the plate with a putty knife and the > amount was proportional to the depth of the etching into the plate. > http://www.lenswork.com/gravureprimer1.htm Hum. It appears that is in direct conflict with what I quoted...but...I think your link makes more sense, and is probably correct. So, photogravure appears to not be a halftone-like process. Interesting. Regards, Austin
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RE: [Digital BW] Photogravure and InkJet
2002-09-20 by Austin Franklin