Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Anthony 
Atkielski" <anthony@a...> wrote:
> Chris writes:
> 
> > ... create a layer mask on a 8-bit copy,
> > save the selection, then import it into
> > the original 16-bit image and then darken
> > the selection using decrease in brightness.
> 
> Use curves, snapshots, and the history brush instead, that way you 
never
> have to leave 16-bit mode.

Hi Anthony

This is a great simple method to enable you to stay in 16-bit. But the 
interesting thing is when I was doing re-grading of my photos for my 
exhibition with Joe Berndt at Bowhaus (the guy behind OPM/IJC) he 
would work on the photo in 8-bit, and only convert it back into 16-bit 
for the actual printing. In other words, he didn't/doesn't seem to 
feel that it makes much difference which you work in - 8 or 16 bit - 
the prints seem  to come out just as good in the final result. 

Antonis, if you're reading this, I'd be curious to know what you feel 
about this....

Nick


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