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Re: [colorvision_group] Re: Levels Adjustments
2006-11-01 by CDTobie@aol.com
In a message dated 10/31/06 6:50:21 PM, jpgentry@... writes:
I guess what I'm trying to say is... Is there a way to color manage so
the "system" (scanner, computer, printer) will output what is on the
original artists paper?
The original artist's paper isn't really part of the digital system. But if we are talking more or less B&W work, then getting the paper to be paper tint and paper density, and the pencilwork to be very close to pencil density is really quite easy, compared to many color management issues. And if paper white is to be eliminated (meaning you aren't going to paint the whole page the color of the original paper, as you might with a historic original) then its easier still. All you really need is a Spyder, and a reasonable printer profile. Now, trying that with out of gamut acrylic colors, challenging oil painting shadow details etc, can be more difficult. Or photographic black and white, which is, again, a lot harder than pencil black and white. The only thing you can't nail fairly easily for graphite pencil work is the sheen of the original graphite.
C. David Tobie
Product Technology Manager
ColorVision Business Division
DataColor Inc.
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