Dark, muddy prints are a common problem when printing photos; especially when using matte, rag, or other types of fine art photography paper. Why is that? And what can be done to fix it? Let's find out.
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Reference Links
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Datacolor SpyderX Pro
(Screen calibrator)
https://geni.us/hfVO56a
Aputure MC LED Light
(What I use to inspect prints)
https://geni.us/a2dSKRP
Red River Paper
(The paper used in this video)
https://bit.ly/3eIkY29
Canon PRO-300 Inkjet Printer
(Replacement for the discontinued PRO-10 I use)
https://geni.us/b81MGNb
TK Actions 8 Photoshop Plugin
https://goodlight.us/writing/TK8/tk8.html
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Chapters
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Paper is different
2:30 Screens are too bright
5:56 Paper types
8:25 Editing prints in Lightroom
17:37 Editing prints in PS
23:13 Final thoughts
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Fill light: https://geni.us/sxel38
⬇️ My C-Log to Rec.709 LUTs for the R5/R6
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Complete gear list: https://kit.co/todddominey
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