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Re: using a RIP -- best way to learn/understand the process?

2007-08-12 by Stephen Weiss

David, I am a new member and I share your view. I find it helps me to review someone's 
perspective and also understand the theory and history behind the process. So let's start 
that conversation. 

Anyway, I am ordering the following books, will let you know what I think of them. They 
are from two good people, thanks, stephen 

"George DeWolfe's Digital Photography Fine Print Workshop"

"Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer's Guide to High Quality Black-and-
White Imaging and Printing (Digital Process and Print)"
Amadou Diallo; 


--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "David" <dkfreed@...> wrote:
>
> Dear all, I started this post and I'm a bit surprised at the tone and
> direction of some of the posts. 
> 
> I never intended to diss Roy or anyone else associated with creating
> this program. Much thanks and kudos to you all, and also to all who
> offer advice here. 
> 
> That said, I was mainly asking about where to look (references, books,
> web sites) to learn more about the process. It seems that many others
> are looking for the same thing. 
> 
> Some have suggested that digging in and just working and experimenting
> with the program is the way to go. Well and good, but I believe having
> some resources would certainly be helpful. This is especially true for
> me since I'm using this program for an alternative process (creating
> transparencies to create etching plates)  
> 
> Anyways, best to all, 
> David.
>

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