Gradient layer - solid background replacement

[cathm]

Hi!

I followed this direction, http://www.damiensymonds.net/preventing-banding-in-backdrops/

and edited my background.  I am afraid that the gradient lines will show even though i added the noise.

Could you please check and see if they will show on the prints or not?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0yzub4rwu2vmtr7/09.psd?dl=0

 

Thank you!

Cathy

[Damien Symonds]

No, it's absolutely fine.  In fact, the noise layer is too strong, it only needs to be 10% opacity, not 20%.

If you're seeing banding, it's a problem with your screen or calibration, not your file.

[cathm]

I worked on another similar image.  After I finished, I zoomed in 100% and see some vertical lines (due to banding  by adding gradient layer even after adding noise that you do) ....

Is there anyway to fix this problem before sending the file to be printed?

[Damien Symonds]

I told you, there's nothing there.  This is a problem with your screen or your calibration.

[cathm]

Many thanks, Damien!!!

 

Cathy

[cathm]

Does it matter if i add the "levels layer" to adjust the exposure of overall image before or after the gradient layers?

Which is better to avoid any lines created from using gradient layer?

 

Cathy

[Damien Symonds]

It definitely can matter, yes.  Minor levels adjustments should be ok, but big ones would be a problem.  How major was it?

[cathm]

I am not sure how to explain how major the level adjustment was but if you can take a look at my pds file that i attached in above, that will be great! BTW, I was told by Bay Photo today that the print will probably come out with noticeable banding... I will get the print tomorrow so will see!

[cathm]

If I end up getting the print with lines / banding, I was thinking of converting the background color to solid black, however, since he parents are wearing black, I am thinking of adding some textures for the background.  DO you have any suggestion about the textures? I have never done this before... Thanks! 

[cathm]

Sorry to bother you again.. so if  the major level adjustment is needed, I should place this level layer under or on top of gradient layer?

[Damien Symonds]

If the print is bad, find a new lab.  Period.

21 minutes ago, cathm said:

Sorry to bother you again.. so if  the major level adjustment is needed, I should place this level layer under or on top of gradient layer?

Under.

[cathm]

Many thanks!!