Digital BW, The Print

On Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at 07:00  PM, peter nelson wrote:

>
> What makes you think I don't know Photoshop?

You had stated you didn't want a steep learning curve earlier.

> probably know Photoshop better than most people here.

alrighty then.

> Remember, I write image processing software for a living,
> and I'm a former printer driver writer.

I used to create little logos on my commodore 64

>
> But when it comes to black and white desktop printing I'm
> not interested in having an "experience" or enjoying the
> "process".  Maybe you like to tinker with you car, too,
> changing the suspension, valve timing, ignition
> system, and gear ratios, or boring out your cylinders
> to increase engine displacement.  I used to do that.

I just liked to rebuild carbs.


> But now I just want a Toyota Camry that starts and runs
> reliably for 130,000 miles with nothing but routine, by-the-book,
> maintenance

yup, and I now love my jeep. don't do oil changes anymore either.

So, scan your stuff in, manipulate it the way your heart tells you in 
your image editing software and outsource it. There are plenty of 
"tinkerers" who supply beautiful quad prints as part of their 
business... better yet, just give them your neg, have them drum scan 
it, manipulate it to their own vision, and print it. No tinkering, no 
experiencing, no enjoying...
Carolyn