For what it's worth, I'd rather have it remember the "mix" number as well. Seems a bit more intuitive than having it reset to 1.0.
On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 8:49 PM, I. Ivanov <iv3...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you. I just find it somewhat inconsistent between modules. Of course > it is up to the developers. If there are specific benefits to be done this > way - it would be good to know what they are. Otherwise at least there is a > feedback to the developers. Then it is up to them to consider it. > > Regards, > > B > > > On 16-07-11 05:55 PM, darkta...@911networks.com wrote: >> >> On Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:37:54 -0700 >> "I. Ivanov" <iv3...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I find it strange why is it done this way. Mix is to make the effect >>> stronger or weaker. If I compare to a different module (for example >>> color zones) - it is also based on curves and have mix but the mix >>> does not reset to 1.0 as equalizer does. The challenge that I have >>> is - when I re use the presets and decide to change the setting >>> after preset is applied there is little to guide me in numerical >>> values. Say - I have a preset that is with mix at 0.500 and on >>> another image I would like to change it to 0.600 - either I have to >>> start from default preset setting (that is 1.000 and no mix applied) >>> and go back to 0.600 or I have to guess. >>> >>> Is it only me that is confused or are there benefits to be done this >>> way that I am missing? >> >> I had a similar conversation via the list on this. >> >> This is the decision of the developers but: >> >> My understanding, which could be wrong, is that DT is not storing the >> mix, but the graph of the equalizer. The mix is to reduce or increase >> the 'content of the container/pot'. >> >> * At 0.5 mix, only upper 1/2 of the bottom of the graph is in brown >> (I hope that it makes sense, sorry but English is not my first nor >> second language). >> * At 1 the full bottom of the graph is in brown >> >> Apply you preset, then compare the graph with the luma tab, the >> chroma tab and the edges tab. Then maybe my explanation will make >> sense :) >> > > ____________________________________________________________________________ > darktable user mailing list > to unsubscribe send a mail to darktable-user+unsubscr...@lists.darktable.org > ____________________________________________________________________________ darktable user mailing list to unsubscribe send a mail to darktable-user+unsubscr...@lists.darktable.org
