QTR-Quadtone RIP

On Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 06:56  AM, Tim Atherton wrote:

> Okay, here's a couple of oldbie/newbie questions
>
> Basically, for a number of reasons, I haven't used QTR for so long it's
> all changed...!
>
> So:
>
> 1. You don't necessarily need to use three curves - you can just use
> say 2? (as well, is there much need to fiddle with the Split Tone Curve
> Blending if you are just aiming for a slightly warm above neutral print
> for example? or just unchecked it and leave the
> highlight/midtone/shadow sliders linked?)

You can use 1, 2 or 3 curves.   If you don't want split-tone just 
on-click it
so all 3 sliders move together.  I'd start this way anyway -- just 
modify
when you see a real need.

>
> 2. Do you still need to apply the QTR matte/glossy profiles in photo
> shop etc? Or do we just use straight gamma 2.2 files now? (couldn't see
> anything in the existing documentation?)

Yes, still apply the QTR Matte/Photo profiles for best match.

>
> so yep - it's been a while....

No problem.


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Roy Harrington
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