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MPIX Paper question - 07-13-2007, 03:19 PM


Got a question regarding MPIX metallic paper. They say that fleshtones will look natural, yet the recommend against using it for portraits. Huh?

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07-13-2007, 03:22 PM


There are better papers for portraits than metallic.

Personally...I prefer a matte paper for portrait work. But they're saying that if you really want a metallic portrait...it'll be okay. They wouldn't do it themselves...but it'll look okay

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Portraits look almost 3D on the metallic and creeps me out.

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07-14-2007, 06:59 PM


I agree it's not an appropriate paper for portraiture. E surface is a nice lustre finish.

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07-14-2007, 07:30 PM


I don't like it for portraits because it gives people silver eyes.

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