Re: theoretical gum question

[phritz phantom <phritz-phantom@web.de>]

Paul Viapiano schrieb:
>  
> Same with single neg type gums, should we use a longer scale neg 
> knowing that we're going to print 3 or more times at different 
> times/ratios/etc...?
>  
> Paul
good question,
i've been wondering about that too. the use of curves would eliminate 
the use of different exposure times with different contrast performance.
maybe using a too long (for just a single coat) negative and multiple 
passes yields better results. when using curves, one always (?) tries to 
get the best possible result within the limits of a single coat.... and 
then usually (with gum) add more layers anyway.
so, if i'm going to make more than one coat anyway, why should i aim for 
a optimal neg for single coat?

(i hope this does not sound critical of certain ways of working. i'm 
just curious.)

phritz