Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you like Cibachrome but prefer a matte or semi-matte finish, the solution is to have Cibachromes made and then use a "fixative" spray ... kind of a light, transparent spray paint designed for chalk and charcoal work ... to get the matte finish on the surface. Of course, a matte finish has somewhat different reflectance and will seem a bit darker with less depth than a glossy finish, but you simply have it printed a tad higher key to accomodate the darkening. I prefer full matte finish myself rather than semi-matte or semi-gloss. Reminds me of a printing aesthetic from when I was in high school many years ago... :) Godfrey