GG22-to-QTR
2013-09-08 by Bernard Wolf
Hello, can someone tell me how to apply this curve to my file before printing.
Thanks
Bernard
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GG22-to-QTR
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] GG22-to-QTR
2013-09-08 by Paul Roark
That is a curve I use when I print with QTR. I edit in Gray Gamma 2.2. I then save the file. Next I apply that curve in Photoshop and save that adjusted file to my Desktop with "QTR" in the name. That "QTR" file is then dropped into the QTR Gui. (I use a PC.) The curve, in effect, converts the profile from Gray Gamma 2.2 to straight line. I discard the QTR file after printing.
Hope this helps.
Paul
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On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Bernard Wolf <brooksveriwide@...> wrote:
Hello, can someone tell me how to apply this curve to my file before printing.ThanksBernard
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] GG22-to-QTR
2013-09-09 by Bernard Wolf
Thank you, but how do you 'apply' the curve in photoshop? ________________________________ From: Paul Roark <roark.paul@...> To: QTR-Forum <QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2013 3:32:18 PM Subject: Re: [QuadtoneRIP] GG22-to-QTR That is a curve I use when I print with QTR. I edit in Gray Gamma 2.2. I then save the file. Next I apply that curve in Photoshop and save that adjusted file to my Desktop with "QTR" in the name. That "QTR" file is then dropped into the QTR Gui. (I use a PC.) The curve, in effect, converts the profile from Gray Gamma 2.2 to straight line. I discard the QTR file after printing. Hope this helps. Paul http://www.paulroark.com/
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On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Bernard Wolf <brooksveriwide@...> wrote: >Hello, can someone tell me how to apply this curve to my file before printing. > > >Thanks > > >Bernard
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] GG22-to-QTR
2013-09-09 by Paul Roark
>... how do you 'apply'; the curve in photoshop?
In the upper menu bar of PS click on Image and follow the menus:
Image>Adjust>Curves.
In the Curves box click on the upper right button to reveal a menu that includes "Load Preset." Then you have to find your folder with that curve.
I set up a folder, "PS Curves" in My Documents for them to be sure my various backups pick them up. I have a sub-folder for every printer and inkset. The curve you're using is rather generic for all gray gamma to QTR space adjustments. (But it's not a perfect adjustment for all situations. It's more empirically set for my lighting, etc.)
You have to remember that you don't want to edit with that curve applied. Don't wreck your master working files. Either have the curve on a layer or (as I do) make a "QTR Printing" copy of the file for prints as you go and then trash them.
Paul
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] GG22-to-QTR
2013-09-09 by Bernard Wolf
Thank you very, very much.. sometimes I just cannot figure things out that well.. but, my carbon prints look GREAT when I get it right! Epson R1800 with MIS carbon in in a dedicated setup. Keep up the good work.. when, oh when, will someone make a dedicated B&W printer? Bernard ________________________________
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From: Paul Roark <roark.paul@...> To: QTR-Forum <QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 1:09:44 PM Subject: Re: [QuadtoneRIP] GG22-to-QTR >...how do you 'apply' the curve in photoshop? In the upper menu bar of PS click on Image and follow the menus: Image>Adjust>Curves. In the Curves box click on the upper right button to reveal a menu that includes "Load Preset." Then you have to find your folder with that curve. I set up a folder, "PS Curves" in My Documents for them to be sure my various backups pick them up. I have a sub-folder for every printer and inkset. The curve you're using is rather generic for all gray gamma to QTR space adjustments. (But it's not a perfect adjustment for all situations. It's more empirically set for my lighting, etc.) You have to remember that you don't want to edit with that curve applied. Don't wreck your master working files. Either have the curve on a layer or (as I do) make a "QTR Printing" copy of the file for prints as you go and then trash them. Paul http://www.paulroark.com/