Mark Thomas wrote:
> At 06:17 PM 26/02/01 -0800, you wrote:
> > > I did do the individual RGB adjustments to the best of my
> > > abilities. It was fun seeing what could be done, but my result was still
> > > imperfect. Does the darkroom still rule? Or will I eventually learn to
> > > beat this problem?
> > >
> > > -Berry
> >
> >Experience will beat this problem and the darkroom most certainly does not
> >rule.
> >
> >Doug Herr
>
> Is this really true? I have encountered images where playing with RGB
> curves has just made me feel like I am drowning (perhaps just in my
> personal pool of insufficient knowledge!)
>
> If it really was that easy, why would we need colour filters (eg for
> tungsten lighting on daylight film)? If the more experienced folk on this
> list are able to fix up *that* sort of problem after the event with RGB
> curves.. well, a few tips, or a pointer to a good reference, would be
> greatly appreciated!
>
> Note that I am not arguing with the point - I love my digital darkroom, and
> have no problems with most images, but I know I have a long way to go to
> really understand colour balancing, because it bites me every now and then..
>
> Mark T.
I can't claim to be an expert but I'm finding less reason to use
color-correcting
filters. An example of what can be done is at:
Doug Herr
Sacramento
