On Jul 6, 2006, at 12:32 PM, Bob W wrote: > ... No doubt there are drawbacks to this technique, but it seems > like a > reasonably good way of getting an objective answer to your question, > and a more balanced approach than applying a quick fix filter. ...
Yes, setting color values by number actually does work well, presuming you understand the scene characteristics. The drawback to this kind of technique moves beyond the science of accuracy and measurement, where it works very well, to the realm of aesthetic values ... the goal in making color adjustments is to obtain a pleasing rendering, which are often not "accurate" in a technical sense. For instance, most photographers find a small percentage extra yellow or red in a portrait makes a much more pleasing photo than accurately portraying the cool tones of a blue sky's reflection in highlights and skin tones. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
