Re: [APML]: Color Film and Filters

[aa6g@aa6g.org (Chuck Vaughn)]

Patrick,

>Given that different observers have different signal to noise ratios and
>sensitivities in their sensors (human optical system) as well as a
>different  distribution of color versus monochrome detectors (rods and
>cones) it is obvious that no one rendering would be true for all.  This is
>without considering image size on the retina and the variation in response
>across the retina and a gazillion other things even more boring to most
>folks.  Don't we typically treat this topic as unscientifically as we can
>when comparing our "perceptions."  This typically leads into either holy
>wars or folks agreeing to not agree about differences of opinion.  I don't
>see anyone disagreeing about science in this discussion.  As long as we a
>low the other person the latitude to "feel" how they want about a
>subjective issue and not demand that they feel like us, there should be a
>chance for us all to enjoy ourselves.  This is not intended to stifle
>scientific enquiry, but on the contrary, to allow it to flourish without
>being overshadowed by "much ado about nothing."
>
Sorry, I must be missing your point. I don't disagree with what you're saying
but I don't understand what it has to do with what I was explaining to Jack.
Perhaps you can clarify it for me.

Thanks,

Chuck  <aa6g@aa6g.org>