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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Garnick on March 26, 2017, 10:52:58 am
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Hello all,
A few days ago in another thread a fellow was trying to find a source for the Bill Atkinson Printer Test File, to which I replied as follows: "If you'll get in touch with me personally I can send you this file, full resolution. I've had it for many years and use it frequently. I also have and use the Outback file, they are both very good for their purpose". Shortly after my reply I received an email from Mark Segal which served to reboot my memory concerning the aforementioned Image File. I have a great deal of respect for Mark and his views, as well as his contributions to this site. Mark and I have previously decided to get together at some point in Toronto and have an actual face to face conversation, something I am very much looking forward to, since Mark and I live in rather close proximity. Following is the email I received from Mark after he read my offer; "I could have done the same of course, but I didn't offer because the file is proprietary and as such Bill is within his rights to permit its distribution as he deems appropriate. He pulled it from his website years ago. Who knows why, but I took that to mean he didn't want to share it openly any longer. When you see me using it in articles, it is because we got his permission". As it had been many years since I originally downloaded that file, the fact that it was indeed proprietary had completely slipped my mind, and I thank Mark for the reminder.
Now to the "NOTICE". Since I posted that offer I have received several emails asking for a copy of the file, to which I have replied and apologized for my mistake. I will now state, unequivocally, that I WILL NOT BE FORWARDING THE BILL ATKINSON PRINTER TEST FILE TO ANYONE AT ANYTIME!
Thank you for your attention, and thanks again to Mark.
Gary
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Bill and I used to teach digital printing for many years, and I know he was not reluctant to share his work. I just emailed Bill, and he is happy for people to share this printer test image.
Bill further writes:
"Anybody is welcome to publish my test page, or to link to my drop box, whichever they prefer.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ka35g3gtyd10823/DfQqZRYNsW"
This link also provides access to his printer profiles, and other test targets he's developed.
Charlie
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Bill and I used to teach digital printing for many years, and I know he was not reluctant to share his work. I just emailed Bill, and he is happy for people to share this printer test image.
Bill further writes:
"Anybody is welcome to publish my test page, or to link to my drop box, whichever they prefer.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ka35g3gtyd10823/DfQqZRYNsW"
This link also provides access to his printer profiles, and other test targets he's developed.
Charlie
Thank you very much for this Charles. Those who have contacted me for this file can now download it from your Dropbox.
Much appreciated Charles,
Gary
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That's good to hear Charlie, thanks very much. I was being super careful given that it had been removed from his website. It's an excellent resource and I am pleased it is now clearly open for one and all to benefit from.
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Gary,
The Dropbox I linked to belongs to Bill Atkinson. He's always been incredibly generous, and I think he just changed some links, which seemed to indicate that he didn't want to share anymore. But he does.
Charlie
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Super.
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Gary,
The Dropbox I linked to belongs to Bill Atkinson. He's always been incredibly generous, and I think he just changed some links, which seemed to indicate that he didn't want to share anymore. But he does.
Charlie
At first glance I thought it was Bills Dropbox, but wasn't certain. It had been a long time since I had visited, and after reading your first post I wasn't certain who's link it was.
Again, thanks for the info.
Gary
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I really appreciate this guys. Thanks.
I have a 9800 and, years ago, I had compared Bill's 9800 profiles with the ones I made and was quite pleased with how consistent my 9800 was with his high quality profiles. The 9800 is one reliably consistent printer and has changed little over the years. I had lost Bill's stuff so this is nice to see still in play.
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Thanks Charlie, I'm the "fellow" who was looking for the Bill Atkinson file. I appreciate that you were kind enough to check with Bill and also that he is kind enough to share his most useful image. I hope you are well.