Controlling contrast Exercise |
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1) Pick a negative that
is well exposed and focused and looks like a good print on your proper proof
contact sheet 2) Place the negative in the enlarger so that the clear strip between the frames is showing. Frame and focus the enlarger to make a 4 x 5 size print |
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have this line showing
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2)
Using no filter, make a test strip and then a print of this negative making
this clear strip just go black like we do with a "proper
proof"
(Minimum time for Maximum Black)
Grayscale link |
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No
filter |
# 4 filter |
#0 filter |
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You will end up with
three prints, one normal, one high contrast, one low contrast. The Black stripe should be the same density in each print. Note how the change in contrast affects the tonality in the highlight and midtone areas of your print. |
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