Re: [photo-3d] Accuracy Debate

[Lee Moore <moore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From my scientific background in color printing, I have the
philosophy that you want accuracy in your reproduction system
so that you can then *reliably* do artistic things.  If too many
variables are not well controlled, then the output will appear
to be a "random" function of the input parameters (film, filters,
light, ...)

enjoy,

Lee

>>>"David W. Kesner" said:
 > I am of BOTH camps when it comes to accuracy. There is a time 
 > and place and subject for each.
 > 
 > I would like to "accuse" those in the accuracy camp of going 
 > over to the other side and not admitting it.
 > 
 > Do you use ANY sort of filter on your camera: UV, polarizer, 
 > gradient, tint?
 > 
 > Do you use B&W film?
 > 
 > Do you shot models with makeup?
 > 
 > Do you use flash, bounce, or any other sort of artificial 
 > lighting?
 > 
 > Have you ever pulled a piece of grass out of the way of that 
 > macro shot or moved a rock or branch or other object that was 
 > in the way?
 > 
 > Some of these may seem a bit exaggerated, but in my opinion 
 > they aren't any different than using a film that accentuates a 
 > certain color characteristic. Besides a film that is "neutral" 
 > on flesh tones won't necessarily be so on other colors.
 > 
 > Just my opinion.
 > 
 > That's all for now,
 > 
 > David W. Kesner
 > Boise, Idaho, USA
 > drdave@xxxxxxxxxx
 > 
 > 
 > 
 > 

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	Lee Moore	Xerox Architecture Center