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Re: How to get better tones in the shadow

2005-08-21 by Chris Hargens

Nice photos. What film and scanner are you using?

Chris Hargens

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Danny Twang 
<dannyt@f...> wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> I've been using a C86 with EZ inks for a while, and have been 
quite  
> happy with it. I have one problem though, I'm not able to get any  
> nice tones in the shadows.
> The problem is the transition from deep black to lighter shadow. 
In  
> the highlight and middle tone I get great tones though...
> 
> I've uploaded 2 pics at:
> http://tinyurl.com/8rsqh
> http://tinyurl.com/8d9cx
> 
> On the first one, I'm having problem with his right chin, there is 
a  
> 100% black belt separating his chin from the background
> On the second, there is 100% black mottling in the background on 
the  
> right side.
> 
> Any suggestions to improve the shadows?
> 
> Mac OS10.4.2, PSCS2, EZ ink on EEM.
> 
> thanks,
> danny

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