Re: [Digital BW] VM curves much too dark
2002-07-18 by Jerry Olson
You have some settings wrong, or your monitor is not correctly calibrated. The picture on screen should very closely match paul's curves and VM inks. Jerry bernhardschuerlein wrote:
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> > I hope this hasn�t been discussed too often, but my search > didn�t get > results: > > When I print with Photoshop either with FS or VM inks and apply the > curves (Woolf or Roark) at 100%, my prints get way to dark. I can > already see it on the screen. For the VM I am actually printing with > right now, I have to adjust the curves - i.e. "neutral cool" at 35 - > 40% to get a more or less correct print. > > This however reduces the impact the curves have on the tone. > > Does it have to be like this, or am I making a basic mistake? - I read > the "Roark workflow" and followed the procedure as far as I can see... > > Help welcome, > > Bernhard > > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, Bookmarks, Polls and other resources as they are often being updated. The page is at: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > - Include your full name with your message. > - Include the address of your website, if you have one. > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier messages to keep them short. > - As the topic of a thread changes remember to change the subject header. > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or "flames." > - Complete your Yahoo profile. > - Before posting a question, search the message archives and the various resources on the homepage. > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/