Digital BW, The Print

Thank you so much for your answer. It helps a lot ! I'll follow your 
advices.

Best regards.


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Antonis" 
<antonisphoto@y...> wrote:
> 
> > - is IJC/OPM really a viable solution for somebody without a 
> > densitometer
> 
> Well, my standard answer is that you can get by, but don't expect 
the
> accuracy of the meter. I should try the two methods side by side 
before
> I pass judgment - and I haven't. I will do it for this new PC 
version in the
> near future and post my findings.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > - How long do you think it could take to build a correct UC 8 ink 
> > profile (I own an epson 4000) from existing one assuming you've 
fully 
> > read the manuals and have basic knowledge on curves ? few hours ? 
> > more ?
> 
> 
> I can only answer based on my 2200. In any case the 8th channel
> is not being used since it has the second black. If you already have
> a profile (and there are plenty for the 7-ink UC) it should be a 
matter
> of an hour or less depending on what you are trying to do.
> 
> If you are just linearizing (which should easily adapt a 2200 
profile
> to the 4000) it should be under a half hour. If you are tweaking the
> coloration (toning) it could be a few hours until you get something
> you personally like. But that's not so much a function of the 
software
> as it is a creative trial and error to see what works for the look 
you want.
> 
> The part that takes the longest is the tweaking of curves. But 
because
> of the linearization engine, it can be pretty forgiving. You want to
> bring it in so that it plots "close enough" and then lin takes over.
> The major decisions that are made in the curves are things like
> when should the next ink come in and what to do not to overload
> the paper with ink and loose dmax or definition along the scale.
> Or, how to use the color inks to tone the scale, etc.
> If you are new, and starting from scratch,  those things can take 
> a day or two to become familiar. But that should never be the
> starting point for anyone new. Any of the existing profiles
> will have these issues resolved - and that should be where you
> start.
> 
> Still, I'd allow time to read the manual, play a little with the 
controls,
> and then go to a real profile. It could be a day if you think of it
> that way. On the other hand, once you get experienced, making
> moves on a profile and repurposing it could be a matter of a
> few minutes.
> 
> 
> Antonis