Digital BW, The Print

I definatley add grain from time to time---but only because I think 
the grain enhances some images.  I NEVER add grain simply to make 
someone think I shot it with film.  "Digital" is not a bad word.  

That said, I will second the PixelGenius products.  Worth every 
penny.

> 
> On May 17, 2005, at 11:29 AM, 
> DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 
> >    From: "John" <firewoodtech@y...>
> > Subject: To add Grains or don't
> >
> > Recently I show some of my B&W prints using C86 and EZ inksets 
to some
> > members of a traditional darkroom group. They said overall the 
tonal
> > separation is good but too smooth and sharp. They also said 
without
> > grains, one can tell that it's a digital printout.
> >
> > Therefore my question to the senior members here; do you add 
grains and
> > sharpen in the final picture before you print?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John
> 
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