Mamiya DM System, User Manual

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Chapter 1 - Basic info
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Chapter 11 - Using the software
creatinG a process recipe
Images can be processed from Capture One as TIFF or JPEG files, with options for file compression,
bit depth and color space, in addition to the normal options for resolution and size.
There is also the option to create contact sheets for web use.
For archival use, Capture One can export images to the open standard Digital Negative, .DNG files.
Images intended for manipulation or post production in other software should be exported as 16-bit
TIFF files in the Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB color spaces.
16-bit output increases the color graduations from black to white in each of the three color channels
from 256 in 8 bit output, to 65,536 per channel in 16-bit. This makes a huge difference in the way
that an image can be adjusted without visible damage. It also prevents banding on gradients, such
as skies.
How to create a process recipe
Process Settings consist of a selection of options to create and output images as required. The
Process Settings tool tab provides many choices for the output of your images.
Here is a summary of what each setting does:
Format
Choose the output file format, depending on the determined use of the file.
TIFF for maximum quality or JPEG for size and convenience.
TIFF files provide the option of 16 bit output.
Example of output recipe
for compressed TIFF