* Mikael Ståldal <[email protected]> [07-27-20 10:50]: > I use Darktable 3.0.2 (the latest version as far as I know). > > I have read about the base curve module in the user manual. I understand the > mechanics about changing the curve, but the whole concept is very abstract > to me. > > > On 2020-07-27 16:26, Patrick Shanahan wrote: > > * Mikael Ståldal <[email protected]> [07-27-20 10:16]: > > > I have enabled the base curve with preset "sony alpha like" (since I have > > > Sony cameras), and that is better than without. > > > > > > But I have a hard time understanding how to manually edit the base curve > > > in > > > a useful way. I can edit it, and I see how the image changes, but it feels > > > quite random to me. I don't know what to do to get the result I want. > > > > > > Most of the presets are for specific camera makers, so it's hard to know > > > which one to chose. Does it even make sense to use a preset for another > > > camera than the one taking the photo? > > > > > > > > > On 2020-07-26 00:55, Terry Pinfold wrote: > > > > ·A base curve is applied automatically but if you look in the preset > > > > options you may find another you prefer. You can also create your own > > > > for future use. > > > > you don't say what version dt you employe but a better approach would be > > to enable filmic and follow: > > https://discuss.pixls.us/t/darktable-3-0-for-dummies-in-3-modules/15849 > > > > as advised in this thread. > > > > > > about base curve: > > https://www.darktable.org/usermanual/en/modules.html > > 3.4.1.4.Base curve > > > > fwiw, I have filmic enabled. > >
aiui, base curve matched exactly to your camera/model is an effort to display a basically acceptable jpg image "resembling" but not matching your "basic" ooc image. imnsho, you would be better served employing filmic and disabling base curve. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri Photos: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/piwigo paka @ IRCnet freenode ____________________________________________________________________________ darktable user mailing list to unsubscribe send a mail to [email protected]
