steve_vanslow

George,

Always use curves as an adjustment layer. So you can always go back and make changes to

it. S- curves are good for adding contrast but only the mid-tones will get the contrast.

The more vertical the curve the more contrast. In an s-curve you will decrease the contrast

in the high and low end. Better to move the end points in to make the whole "curve" more

vertical and then "paint" back in highlights and shadows with a mask. Adding contrast also

effects saturation, so put the blending mode to luminosity. When adjusting color you can

use the "color" mode put it's not as necessary. Always do tonal and color corrections with

separate layers. I hope this helps.

Steve

On a Lightjet 5000, just use your file. Sharpen a little more than normal and send in the file.

A Lightjet 5000 will do a better job of interpolating up than Photoshop or Genuine Fractuals

will. Much better than using some sort of internegs. If you want to see a test, resize your file

to 40"x60" (without interpolating), let the DPI fall to what ever the file allows. Use the crop

tool and the info pallet to "crop" out an 8"x10" piece of the file, use "save as" and tell the

printer to print at 8"x10". This will show you exactly what it will look like at full size.

Steve (formerly of Calypso Imaging)

Find a place that uses a Cruse Scanner. This type of scanner can capture an amazing amount of texture in a painting. Try www.pictureelement.com

-Steve

At Laguna Seca, ALMS sometimes runs into the night. Any chance of night racing at Lime

Rock?

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I like a shutter of 1/30 to 1/90 sec. for panning. Shutter priority. Turn off auto focus and

pre-focus on the spot were the car will be when you click the shutter. I also like a front

3/4 view of the car where you see some of the front and some of the side of the car. I

don't like shots of the backs of cars. Find a place were there is no fence between you and

the car. Track level were you can see some space under the car is nice but sometimes a

little elevation also works. Start out with a wider view with lots of background and "move"

in closer as you get a feel for the speed.

When panning, hold elbows in close, spread your feet apart, and turn at the waist.

Have fun

Steve.