Digital BW, The Print

Hello Matthew,

>I never said you said you can't see dots.  I was just kidding around
- I think we need more of that on this forum.  :)

Ok, point taken, and I agree.

Some people have inferred from my remarks some things I didn't say, so
for the record:

1) I have never said that BO is better than good quad/hex printing.

2) I would like a dotless quad/hex solution as much as anyone.  I
agree that dotless printing has been and is a worthy goal.

3) My advocacy of BO printing has been because it is a good interim
solution for:

..a) someone who has struggled unsuccessfully with quad/hex methods
and needs a "life raft".

..b) a newbie who is confused by all the options and needs time to
gain some experience and sort things out before investing a lot of
money in a system.

4) The main reason I have been so vocal about it is that I feel that
BO has gotten a bum rap, and that it deserves to be accepted as one of
many available techniques so that people who may benefit from it do
not dismiss it out of hand.

The reason I began this thread is that Peter's remark about BO being
contrasty is one which he has made before, some months ago, which
generated a very similar discussion.  I was dismayed that he would
want to beat this dead horse all over again.  Peter seems to be, as
Martin said, "compelled to attack it...harshly".

Lastly, I don't know if keith's remark was directed at me, but I am
not on a "dots are beautiful campaign".  Lots of people read this
forum for information and I've received many emails from people who
thanked me for turning them on to BO printing.  Therefore I want to
continue to portray it in a positive light.  The prints have a unique
look about them which resembles Tri-X in a way, and a well done BO
print can be strikingly beautiful, with deep blacks, brilliant
highlights, and silvery midtones.  However, I am not in love with
dots.  If I could get the same intense beauty without the dots I'd be
happy as a clam.  One day the right system will come along and I'll
spring for it.  We keep getting closer.  My only "campaign" is for BO
printing to be accepted as one of many options.

Regards, Clayton


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