Digital BW, The Print

Well said! Thank you.

Mark

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "pdesmidt tds.net" <pdesmidt@...> wrote:
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> To sum up then, we have good reason to believe:
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> 1) UV filtering can significantly minimize the fading of a print.
> 2) UV filtering is not the only display level variable that effects print
> fading.
> 3) The overall light level and length of exposure is very important with
> regard to image fading.
> 4)  Each type of framing glazing has unique visual properties.  For example,
> regular glass has a green tint, and maximum UV filtering materials often
> have a yellowish tint.
> 5)  If a paper and mat have optical brighteners, the spectrum of light
> hitting the print, a combination of the light source and glazing material,
> will effect how effective the optical brighteners will be, and how long they
> last.
> 6) Reflections on the framing glazing can greatly hinder the enjoyment of
> the print.
> 7) Reflections are effected by lighting, light sources in the display area,
> and type of glazing.
> 8) Some types of glazing are much more durable to surface defects and easier
> to clean than others, with regular glass being easy to clean and resistant
> to scratches.
> 9) Some types of glazing, such as acrylic, are much more resistent to impact
> or shock damage, important when shipping for example, than others.
> 10) The costs of glazing materials varies widely.
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