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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 18, 2012 11:16:59 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs!! I don't know anything about taking pics, and being color-blind doesn't help much. lol... I love that first cab, absolutely beautiful!!
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 18, 2012 11:28:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments on the stones and the pics. I'm using a Sony DSC H1, it's about as close to having the features of a SLR as you can get. I bought it when this model first came out, around 6 years ago. I wish everyone could see these cabs in person as the colors of the cabs are more true using the white background. Yes, I agree, the colors are more vivid using a black background, but when a customer opens their package and is disappointed in the color of the cab, well, that's not good for business. The reason the black backgrounds are varied from black to grayish black is photoshop, I played around with getting rid of the lint and hairs. Anyway, I had a good setup, maybe I'll just go back to it and tweak it a little The faceting folks always use a white background (i.e. white paper test) to evaluate both rough and finished gemstones. A black background will obviously increase the color saturation of transparent and translucent stones. When you see pixs on eBay, etc. with the flashlight shining through behind the rough, you can pretty much bet it's a dog. With opaque stones (most cabs), when comparing the saturation of stones taken with a black background and a white one, I have to wonder how much of the perceived difference is really a result of how our brains interrupt color. If all the photo factors (correct exposure, color balance, etc.) are equal between the two pixs, we should perceive the colors as being identical. Yet, stones placed on black always "appear" more colorful. I always use a white background for two reasons: The acceptance of white in the jewelry trade and I've never found an absolute black background that I like. They always seem to show some texture and/or lint. If anyone is really interested in design and color, they should read Universal Principles of Design by Lidwell. Another factor not mentioned is the difference in computer monitors. It's just like walking into an appliance store and seeing a bunch of TVs lined up next to each other from different manufacturers. On some, the images will appear warmer in tone while other are cooler. Unless everyone is using a color calibrated monitor (with the same color profile), we all see the final results in slightly different manner than the original photograph. One suggestion: I think having Stones in Motion on each pixs is a very, very classy idea and adds an original touch. However, you might consider placing this in the center versus the right side. This will improve the balance and visual flow.
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Post by Tony W on Nov 18, 2012 21:42:15 GMT -5
The black kicks some better, the white others. But they all look good! You always have the nicest plumes! Tony
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