Roland Miller
The Tone System was developed by Roland Miller. Compiled from numerous workshops, interviews and empirical research, the Tone System is an effective, universal color correction process. Coupled with precision white and black point parameter testing, the Tone System gives digital photographers great control over both the color and tonal range of their digital prints.
We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the many folks who guided and inspired the Tone System.
Denis Defibaugh, RIT. Denny first introduced Roland to digital imaging—we called it Electronic Still Photography back in the late 1980s! Check out Denny's book, The Day of the Dead / Dia De Los Muertos, published by Texas Christian University Press.
Doug Ford Rea, RIT. Denny Defibaugh introduced Roland to Doug. Roland took Doug's second digital photography workshop at RIT in 1989. Doug is one of the first digital imaging professors.
Eric Kenly, RIT. Roland took several digital imaging workshops from Eric at RIT. The Tone System is a based on a color correction process he taught Roland. Eric's 3•6•9 Rule is invaluable in working with curves.
Doug Sperling,Progear, Inc. Doug is one of Roland's former students who went on to Florida A&M University. Doug was the lead digital imaging trainer at Calumet Photographic. This acknowledgement in no way implies an endorsement by Progear or Calumet.
Todd Bertolaet, Florida A&M University. For Hammer, Defender, Widelux, and Rock & Roll!
Don Clark, Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Three-time winner of the Edward Weston Trophy.
Mark Francis, Pensacola Junior College. Flying by the seat of his cargo pants.
Larry Danque, Cone Editions. Another of Roland's former students and the only person we know who has a color space (Larry Boy) named after them. This acknowledgement in no way implies an endorsement by Cone Editions.
Phiona, Tracy, and Seamus for moral support.
My wife, Amy, for putting up with my many hours of print testing and web site production.
Many other individual too numerous to name. Thanks to you all!
Roland Miller
November, 2009.
