Digital BW, The Print

Tx, To eliminate the possibility of it being your file, I have two
suggestions for you. First just try inverting the file. Some times it is
easier to see them flipped and with the print in hand use the info palette
to check from fluctuations in the K values.  You can also set up an action
that is great for dust spotting digital images. Create a curve with the
curve box set for 10 values and alternate from 0 to 100. Now duplicate that
except start at 100 then to 0. You should be able to identify areas that are
not smooth using these curves as adjustment layers. Once you review the file
simply trash them. Of course, you should keep them for later use with
another image so make sure you save the action. 

 

You can also use the same original file and simply out put it rotated. 

 

Eric  

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
gkcole1961
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1:48 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Tonal transitions when printing skies

 

I'm printing a series of pictures taken in ranch country with "big
skies". I'm finding that the tonal variation isn't printing as good as
I'd like it to. At 8x10 size, the tonal transitions in the sky look
somewhat "mottled".
The photos were raw images taken with a Canon 20D. Images were
processed with Photoshop Elements, printed with an Epson R220 and MIS
UT-R2 inks, and printed on both Epson Enhanced Matte and PremierArt
Hot Press. The effect seems to be a bit worse on the PremierArt paper.
It's difficult to tell (I need a better monitor), but I think the
effect is also seen on screen.
I'm trying to figure out what the likely culprit is. Could it be due
to working with 8 bit files in Elements instead of 16 bit files?
Tx.

r.

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