QTR-Quadtone RIP

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Native Texan Photographer" <dhedgpeth@...> 
wrote:
>
> Hilly, 
> you accidentally put your question in another persons post.  I don't
> know the answer myself, but would be interested in finding out.  My
> guess would be to shoot in color and then convert to BW.  I would
> assume that Photoshop would give you better tonal range, and QTR would
> allow a better print.  However, I'm not positive about digital, and I
> haven't shot BW for over 20 years.
> 
> Uncle Dannie
> 
> 
> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "hillary_555" <hillary_555@> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > 
> > hi,
> > i'm trying to make b/w pictures....may some one help me to guide,
> > which one is better to take color picture and then to be converted 
> > to b/w or to swicth on b/w mode since the beginning...
> > 
> > rgds
> > hilly
> > http://innerbeauty-owners.blogspot.com/
> >
>
Shooting B&W film is still a joy for me, and I like the results. I use an Imacon to scan my 
negs then print with QTR. I also shoot color digital & convert to B&W using Gerg Gorman's
PS action ( http://www.gormanphotography.com/bw_conversion.pdf). Both of these 
processes were arrived at after trial & error. My suggestion would be to look at B&W 
prints, the tone & timbre of which you like, and work to achieve that 'look' & feel.
And take good notes!
Best,
Julian Kaiser