(02-20-2012, 06:30 AM)williamting Wrote: PhotoProFx, I agree with everything you said. Just add in two more items, right focal length for the job and right white balance.
I was beating my chest for the poor quality CD labels I made until I decided to buy a new batch of CD labels. Slightly more expensive but the result stunned me!
So, to summarise (not in order), paper quality, pigment ink, calibrated monitor, right colour space, use right ICC profile for the printer, good DSLR, correct and fast glass for the job, right lighting, right white balance.
I am lucky that I got wholesale price for my prints. That is why I am not motivated to buy my own high end printer. I also require every large print to be laminated. So, dirt free is crucial.
I am struggling with correct white balance. Any tips from anyone? I am looking at http://www.lastolite.com/tribalance.php and http://www.qpcard.com/. Anyone has experience with these before I part with my hard earn money?
EEEEK ! That's a lot of worry! LOL
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