Re: [APML] NGC 7331

[Tonyhallas@aol.com]

Volker,

       I got the detail by making every step aimed at the faint stuff... all 
the while making sure the highlight detail in the histogram was not clipped. 
In the end, I selected the the "core" area and brought the value down with 
curves. The reason that I have stuck with color negative film is that it has 
the unique capability to hold immense density ranges, whereas chrome and tech 
pan have a habit of blocking up. Properly processed this creates the "3-D" 
effect mentioned by Robert Reeves... the viewer is not accustomed to seeing 
this range of detail. I am still not sure how to hyper this film or how to 
use the STV... did more shots last night ... got a .3-.4 average reading at 
70 inches focal length on the STV... might be something interesting on those 
negs! 

      Have a good one,

            Tony

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