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Re: Eboni Variable Tone updates
2016-02-15 by paulmwhiting@...
Thanks very much for sharing your results. I use Premier Art Smooth Fine Art 205gsm and the Epson 1400 as well. I haven't tried the variable tone modification that Paul has developed, but am curious to try it as soon as I use up my current stock of Eboni 1.0. I assume you're using Eboni 1.1? Do you know if he modifed his curves to work with Eboni 1.1?
A couple of questions: how do you combine the two curves? I see there's a toner tab in the setup for QTR... is that where your warm curve goes?
And - do you use GG22-to-QTR just before you print? I'm using Photoshop Elements so although it can't create curves it can use them, such as the one I just mentioned. Wait, I just remembered you can't use that curve because you don't use Photoshop. I also have a third party plug-in called Smart Curve which works with Elements. I think it would allow me to create my own GG22-to-QTR curve - then it allows me to save it and use it or modify it as needed. I wonder if this would work with your Lightroom.
I like the simplicity of your approach - the fact we're using the same paper and printer helps a lot. I tried constructing my own curves, with some success, but I've gone back to Paul's generic curve. I couldn't improve on it but it was a good learning experience. So the fact you're using his curve was helpful to know.
Paul W.