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Re: Re: Convert to RGB caution

2001-08-14 by Dan Culbertson

> Okay, this gamma stuff is starting to make some sense. The only thing I'd
> like to review is the "gamma for print" concept. This gamma adjustment is
> applied in the driver Space, and it is in lieu of a custom dot curve? One
> makes a few, and tries them to see which yields the best print. Higher gamma
> numbers darken the print, while lower numbers lighten it. Once one finds the
> right gamma tweak, it should work for all images that follow suit, IOW,
> images that are in that same working space and are printing to that same
> printer/paper/ink combo. If the answer is yes, I'm finished; if no, I'm
> getting some cheap vodka.
> 
> Todd

The answer is "Yes"  -- now go get some *good* vodka to celebrate!

Dan

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