Digital BW, The Print

Thanks Scott.  It may not be obvious, but there are six sections on 
Curves.  A general discussion, anchor points, making adjustments, 
using the eyedroppers, color correction and a self administered test 
to help with comprehension.

Thomas

> 
> Awesome, Thomas!
> 
> That's going to come in very handy.
> 
> I skimmed through it and then bookmarked it. I'll return when I 
have 
> more time to open PS and experiment.
> 
> Very helpful.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Scott
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "rgb2bw" 
> <jnk0941@e...> wrote:
> > 
> > Scott/Steve, if I may, my web site has an in-depth explanation of 
> > Photoshop Curves.  Go to http://www.zuberphotographics.com/, 
click 
> on 
> > Quick Picks and then click on Curves.  Once I started using 
Curves, 
> I 
> > find myself using it more often than Levels.  However, the Levels 
> > histogram is hard to beat.
> > 
> > Thomas
> > 
> > > Steve,
> > > 
> > > I'm a terrible one to ask about curves. I never have any luck 
> when 
> > > using "curves" for adjustments. I have better luck 
using "levels".
> > > 
> > > I REALLY need to learn how to use "curves", as I know that will 
> > come 
> > > in handy.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I don't know what "Picture Pro" is. I was at CompUSA today and 
> > > happened to look for it while I was there, and didn't see it.
> > > 
> > > I'm sure others here will be able to help you with those two 
> > > questions.
> > > 
> > > Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Scott
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Steve 
> > Carpenter 
> > > <fireofgodnow@y...> wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > Scott:
> > > > 
> > > > Thank you very much for the info. I am new to the digital 
> domain. 
> > I 
> > > have a canon g5; canon i 960 for color prints, and the c86 for 
> b&w.
> > > > 
> > > > I am still getting the hang of the g5, and am looking forward 
> to 
> > > getting into b&w. That was always my first love.
> > > > 
> > > > Years ago I had a couple of nikon F's and bought tri x in 250 
> ft 
> > > rolls, did my own processing, etc. 
> > > > 
> > > > The prospect of all of this being done without a darkroom is 
> > > awesome.
> > > > 
> > > > One other quick question, not to ramble too much here, but I 
do 
> > not 
> > > have photoshop.
> > > > 
> > > > I have an older computer that upgrading to xp isn't really a 
> > viable 
> > > option.
> > > > 
> > > > I do have elements 2.0 and am considering picture window pro, 
> > since 
> > > one does layers, and the other does curves.
> > > > 
> > > > Would that make sense (given the current budget), to at least 
> > begin 
> > > learning the basics of digital editing etc. Also, am curious 
> about 
> > > the conversion to b&w.
> > > > 
> > > > Sorry to rant and ramble here. Any input you could give would 
> be 
> > > greatly appreciated.
> > > > 
> > > >  
> > > > 
> > > > Steve
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
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