Re: CM challenge for an architectural photographer
Re: CM challenge for an architectural photographer
- Subject: Re: CM challenge for an architectural photographer
- From: Doug Walker <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:01:17 -0800
On Thursday, December 9, 2004, at 07:59 PM, Dennis Dunbar wrote:
Or is there a better way any of you can suggest?
Hi there Dennis,
Its all about liability upfront. No matching $2600 Matching $5200*.
<grin> Its funny how those colors become less important. <smile>
All kidding aside. I do a ton of architectural photography. I have
labored over and loved 4x5 chromes since I can remember. You are right
regarding the lighting.
Were it me, to nail this one I would use my trusty color meter, a known
and tested emulsion, in this case I would choose Ektachrome 100 EPN to
start with the most neutral/non-exaggerated colors out of the chute,
and then go on location and do some tests. I would be careful to light
the scene to a four stop range to give my scanner the best chance for
full tonal scale.
Then as you say, a properly calibrated and profiled monitor, solid
scanner profile (solid scanner), and solid printer profile will do
their job and all will fall in place.
But then this is just the clinical approach. Its messy. Not knowing
the actual paints and fabrics, whether those colors will fluoresce or
shift under the actual or supplemental lighting will be rooted out
during the test. If they do, revert to top of quote. Especially if
you can't test.
Round it goes. You get what you pay for. Needs and wants. I love
this stuff.
HTH,
Doug Walker, FP
"Specializing in Architectural Space in a Clean, Bold Classic Style!"
website: http://www.walkerphoto.com
Member, ASMP, APA SF
*no knowledge of production value and therefore these numbers are
offered only for conjecture
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