Coming Into Focus: A Step-by-Step Guide to Alternative Photographic Printing Processes
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (684 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811818942 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The mysterious and beautiful processes used by historic and modern art photographers—many of which don't require a formal darkroom—are revealed here in simple, step-by-step instructions and photographic illustrations by internationally recognized experts, with each method carefully reviewed for safety and ease of use.The many "non-traditional" processes detailed here offer photographers exciting alternatives to standard methods—opening up whole new worlds of creative expression. With practical, lay-flat binding, all-inclusive materials lists, a resource guide, and in-depth chapters on chemicals, paper, and equipment, Coming Into Focus is an indispensable, handbook for any photographer in search of answers and inspiration. ?. The only comprehensive, how-to guide to antique and contemporary photo processes, from daguerreotype to digital, Coming Into Focus is the essential reference for the amateur and professional photographer
. John Barnier has worked as a professional photographer for over twenty years and is a contributing editor to Camera View magazine He lives in Northern Minnesota
. About the Author John Barnier has worked as a professional photographer for over twenty years and is a contributing editor to Camera View magazine He lives in Northern Minnesota
Good book for sampling the various methods described! A. Burchfield Out almost 15 years and this is only the 13th review?…the book is much better than that!You get information on Daguerreotypes ( a safer, new, method of developing them), Calotype (paper negatives), wet plate negatives (but not the dry type- I wanted that), Ambrotypes and Tintypes and a variety of printing processes including Salt, Albumen and Cyanotype. Just a chapter on each so possibly an expert will want more information on formulas and instruction but you'll get a very good sample of each including samples of types and photos of steps in processes. 2 pages of resources I haven't checked but most probably still are in business. I fo. Still current You may look at the publication date and wonder if this is worthwhile. Well the answer is definitely yes! Its a wonderful and reasonably priced introduction to alternate processes. Its definitely helped me to get my feet on the ground, let me choose the technique that will work best for my goals, and gave me enough info to confidently start. I like the fact that you've got enough technical details to see how it all works and to get you started - but you also don't get lost in too much technique. A really nice balance for my first foray into this art.The one place the age of the publication shows is in the are of digital negatives. However, Di. "Love that each process/chapter is layed out with a short" according to Gina W.. Really well organized. Love that each process/chapter is layed out with a short history, process, "recipe" if you will. Very helpful in getting started with each process and enough info to go forward on your own. Fabulous teaching tool.