Darkroom Techniques Manual

by Peter Martin Jones

This is a comprehensive 280 page book covering every aspect of processing, enlarging, printing and image manipulation in the darkroom. It also includes basic manipulation techniques using image processing programmes on the computer.This book is unique because it explains not only how to develop and print high quality images but also shows how to manipulate your images with your darkroom equipment in mind as well as showing how you can get the best from your existing shots. All the images are high quality to clearly show the methods used with before and after images to illustrate the techniques.As a professional photographer and darkroom printer with over twenty five years experience, I can assure you that nearly all the stunning images you see have been custom printed and as a darkroom worker you also have an immense advantage in controlling every stage from taking the initial shot to the final print. If you have an enlarger, you will be able to reproduce the all the techniques described, you do not need to buy any additional equipment. The only extras you will need are a few bits and pieces found around the home for the experimental projects.The book explains how to produce high quality stunning images that can reach exhibition standards or can be published in magazines. - just like those printed in the Photo Magazines.Everything is included from basic processing through to advanced techniques and special effects. From photograms through to making your own light box and copy stand, building your own darkroom image library for montage etc. Have you ever tried taking and printing night shots? This can be a difficult subject for many people but with the comprehensive night photography and printing guide included you can achieve some wonderful, spectacular results.This book will give your whole image making a lift and give your photo shooting a purpose to enable you to produce first class head turning images.Contents Using the camera to give you the best results Processing Films Darkroom Equipment Colour Negative processes Colour Slide Processes Enlarging Darkroom Manipulations Printing Portraits Printing Images of Children Printing Landscapes Competitions and Publications Special Effects Archival Processing Advanced Techniques Night Photography Building your own equipmentTables and Formulae

Kindle Edition

First published January 11, 2012