Digital BW, The Print

Chris wrote:

>Using the VM inkset (in my case, on an 1160), anyone finding
>situations where using a transfer function has advantages over using
>curves adjustments for adapting to new papers or fine-tuning tonal
>transitions?


I think the transfer function has value because of its easy of use.  For
example, I think it can make easy-to-use paper profiles if the papers don't
need too much adjustment.

However, I've found the transfer function to be a rather crude control
device compared to the Photoshop Image Adjustment Curves.  With the transfer
function, you never quite know what a change in one area is going to do to
the output in another area.  So, make just minor changes with it, and be
sure to use the 21-step test strip to keep track of what the tool is doing
to the output.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com