NLP 3.1 has a native slide function, but would require an upgrade. Test it out and decide if you want it. Works great.
This topic gets spoken about from time to time but here is what I landed on after a long, in-depth conversation that got deep. I have stuck with my version for most slides except the occasional problem child. Here are my DIY version examples.
Using a Custom Linear Profile made so much difference.
What is the solution to this if and when I lose access to the DNG Profile Editor as it appears will eventually happen?
Unedited examples and light edited examples included.
SETUP: LED SORAA Vivid Bulb in a very modified Kodak Carousel projector with the IR heat glass removed, diffused with a plasticy velum paper (single sheet) and meticulously aligned colimation lens. Camerdactyl Boop Boop Trigger controlled system. Canon R5 + Canon 100 2…
And my very basic description of the process
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Switched to custom camera-specific linear profiles made from Adobe’s DNG Profile Editor. Lots of tutorials online. It was eye opening.
The truly linear profiles has made a huge difference in editing the extremely dense, contrasty slides.
I went from having to use Adobe Neutral, controlling the tint, saturation, vibrance etc and taking down the contrast, upping the whites and lowering the blacks (either via sliders or setting limits on curves), making minor adjustments to …
Lots of options for you beyond this, as well!
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