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[Digital BW] Re: Is QTR truly neutral?

2005-02-20 by tariqgibranstudio

Yes, I stand corrected.  Metamerism as I understand it is when the print(or specific ink 
colors in the print) takes on a different color tone and hue when viewed under different 
light sources.  It is Extreme Bronzing that I noticed.    

Tariq


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Daniel Staver <daniel@p...> 
wrote:
> Sounds like he's talking about bronzing, not metamerism. A profile using
> only PK and LK would exhibit plenty of bronzing unless some kind of
> coating was applied.
> 
> >> My limited experience when printing with Photo Black and Epson Pr. 
> >> Luster using only the two blacks(QTR-warm) was heavy metamerism of 
> >> the light black such that when viewed at an angle, the mid-tones 
> >> looked etched.  So extreme, you will either hate it or love it.  I 
> >> think there once existed some B&W traditional paper which gave a 
> >> sort of silver and black look.  Reminds me of that look but with 
> >> warm tones.
> 
> > Really? Well someone here is wrong...... I really can't see why there
> > is no metamerism at all with matte black and qtr ( my experenece 
> > with many color curve combinations) and severe color irregularities 
> > with photo black. I'll find out soon. Anyone else like to weigh in?

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