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Into Your Darkroom Step by Step

Dennis P. Curtin

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Excellent Instruction for the Darkroom Novice 5 out of 5 stars.
21 of 21 people found this review helpful.

In the dark about film development and printing processes? This book is an excellent, truly "step by step", guide to setting up and using your own darkroom. What makes this book stand out from the rest is its organization. Each step in the developing and printing process is described in detail and photographed in sequence, which makes it simple to follow while you're learning the basic steps, and easy to use as a reference later to check a particular point. Some guides I've seen give general descriptions of procedures, which are apparently meant to be fleshed out with information from other sources. This book stands on its own as a complete instruction manual with a number of extra tips to increase your liklihood of successful processing and printing.

A Complete Resource 5 out of 5 stars.
21 of 21 people found this review helpful.

This is an excellent resource for beginners. THis book gives you information on how to set up a darkroom, develop film, make proof sheets, make prints, and also gives some basic troubleshooting techniques. The layout is very convenient. Every page had black and white photos to demonstrate the technique being presented, so there are no chances to make mistakes.

If you're a advanced photographer, you probably don't need the information in this book. If you're a beginner, this book is a necessity. As for me, I'm a casual photographer and I don't have my own darkroom. I rent a darkroom about 4 times a year. When I go to the darkroom, I always review this book the night before. That way I can refresh my memory on the darkroom process. If you are such a casual photographer, I can recommend this book for that purpose. Check it out.

Editorial Review:

A thoroughly illustrated guide for beginners, this book explains everything from setting up a darkroom to evaluating and improving final prints.

Coming into Focus: A Step-by-Step Guide to Alternative Photographic Printing Processes

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

An Excellent, Well Written Book 5 out of 5 stars.
30 of 30 people found this review helpful.

I whole-heartedly recommend this book. I also have "The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes" by Christopher James, another good book, but I always go back to "Coming into Focus". This book is laid out in a very accessible manner, each section is written clearly and concisely, and the processes are described so that you understand and can start experimenting almost immediately (once you acquire the necessary materials for the relevant process). Again, this book is a very useful one, and a handy reference to have around.

Great book 5 out of 5 stars.
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The author tells you everything you would reasonably want to know about the wide spectrum of non-traditional photographic methods. But not only does he talk about these alternate processes, he explains in step-by-step detail how to actually DO these techniques yourself. Great content, very well written.

Editorial Review:

From Daguerreotype to digital, this book is an essential reference that opens up new worlds of creative expression. Laid out in an accessible manner, each section offers step-by-step instructions and illustrations by internationally renowned experts. 352 pages 8 1/2 x 9 1/4 Softbound

Photo Impressionism and the Subjective Image (Freeman Patterson Photography)

Freeman Patterson, Andre Gallant

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Photography outside the box 4 out of 5 stars.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.

What this book is at its heart, is a series of short essays on how to do art photography. It teaches you how to think outside the box in terms of how you compose a shot and what techniques you might use in setting exposure. Each essay or chapter include several photographic examples and you would be amazed at the photos the author makes using nothing but tin foil as a subject. This book teaches you that a photography can convey a scene or convey a mood or emotion and the techniques that you used to switch between them can be very different.

Editorial Review:

In Photo Impressionism and the Subjective Image the authors show how photographs can be used to alter physical reality to express the photographer's personal response to specific subject matter. The "impressionist" photographer deliberately abandons physical exactitude to convey the reality of feelings more effectively.

This book explains how to venture into the non-literal world of photography to create and record impressions that express emotion, feelings and spirit.

The first part of the book includes instructional topics such as:

• Multiple exposures
• Montages
• Subtle and vibrant colors
• Selective focus, exposure and speed
• Creative image transfer techniques
• Trends and film choices.

The second part is a gallery of photographs taken around the world with extensive captions that explain the authors' personal approaches to photography.

Polaroid Transfers: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating Image and Emulsion Transfers

Kathleen Carr

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Great information and images 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Very useful book for those of you starting out with image transfer or emulsion. Easy to read with a great artist section.

The only book on this you will ever need! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've been wanting both of her books for awhile now and I finally splurged and got both of them (the Polaroid Manipulations book that concentrates on the SX-70 manip process).

When I first flipped through this book I was blown away and amazed by the content. This book is the number one resource for helping you along with your Polaroid transfers and emulsion lifts. It is HIGHLY informative. The author guides you step by step and even provides some background information on how the processed were discovered. She also offers a lot of inspirational material in an advanced techniques section of the book. At the end of the book there are artist galleries with drop-dead-gorgeous work!

I recommend this book highly to anyone who wants to get into the alternative processes with the Polaroid medium. Don't hesitate... get a copy today!

Editorial Review:

It is rare for such a perfect instructional book to come along. In this comprehensive guide, the author reveals how to create image and emulsion transfers by providing both detailed instructions and descriptive illustrations that will make you a master of this intriguing process in no time. From the basics to the most innovative techniques, everything is explained and showcased in dozens of full- color images created by the author and 20 internationally known transfer artists and photographers.

The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes

Christopher James

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Oldie but Goodie Updated 5 out of 5 stars.
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You'd think that alternative photographic processes would be dead in this digital age, but there's still a lot of life in these fun, techniques, some of which date back 100 years or more. If you want to have fun, and rediscover some of the joy of photography, buy this book and try some of these processes for yourself.

Alt Pro book second edition is gouda, like cheese. 5 out of 5 stars.
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'Tis the most complete alternative processes manual of all times. More beautiful color photograph illustrations than you could think to shake a stick at. To get the most alternative use of this book, one might stitch the pages together to wear as clothes, and alternatively processize to one's heart's content.

If it's alternative you want... 5 out of 5 stars.
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Very clear and detailed information, with excellent photo and graphics that illustrate the alternative processes.
All the processes are historically contextualized.
Congratulations Christopher James for this great book.

Editorial Review:

This comprehensive technical resource explores every aspect of alternative photography. Each chapter introduces the history of a technique, reviews its chemistry and provides practical guidance in how to make it work. Processes include Van Dyke, cyanotype, Kallitype, gum bichromate, platinum and more. 386 pages 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 Softbound

New Dimensions in Photo Processes, Fourth Edition: A Step by Step Manual for Alternative Techniques

Laura Blacklow

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Editorial Review:

Clear instructions and step-by-step photographs teach you how to mix chemicals and apply light-sensitive emulsions by hand, how to create imagery in and out of the darkroom, how to translocate Polaroid photos, photocopies,magazine and newspaper pictures, and how to alter black-and-white and color photographs.

FULL COLOR throughout for the first time, this redesigned fourth edition of New Dimensions in Photo Processes beautifully highlights the work of internationally known artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Todd Walker, Doug and Mike Starn, and John Wood. An invaluable list of supply sources (including e-mail addresses) from throughout North America and Europe is included at the end of the book. Landscape layout allows for easy readability in the studio!

*Now in FULL COLOR with lots of new, beautiful, and inspiring images throughout
*Now in a landscape format for easy use in the studio
*In a pleasing, easy-to-understand, step-by-step format with three new chapters and LOADs of new techniques including digital methods of color separation and making CONTACT negatives
*This book makes learning new processes easy!

The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook)

Steve Anchell, Bill Troop

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

ny review of this excellent book 5 out of 5 stars.
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very useful, it goes deep in the film developing as expected. It's a good starting point to make the own recipe and to learn *how works this kind of developer*. And many many more useful storic and pratic informations. Simply I love it. Dedicated to everyone feels to be an hero in this digital war against the true, pure, black and white...

Editorial Review:

An up-to-date manual for modern film development techniques. Companion volume to the bestselling The Darkroom Cookbook, this book concentrates on films, their characteristics and the developers and other chemicals each requires for maximum control of the resulting image. It specifically addresses the difficult subject of T-grain film development and includes rarely found information on film development and the nature of film developers. The authors also tackle many of the widely accepted myths of film development. They reject the trend toward scientific evaluation of films and developers in favor of the photographer s development of a personal aesthetic, without relying exclusively on densitometry or H&D curves. 192 pp., fully illus., 7 x 10 , Spiralbound.

Build Your Own Home Darkroom

Lista Duren, Will McDonald

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Building a sink isn't for everyone, but... 3 out of 5 stars.
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This book is probably not practical for those who don't already own woodworking tools (i.e., sabre saw, circular saw, clamps, chisels, etc.). However, if you are looking for an excuse to buy some, here it is. I actually built the sink and I have to say that it works like a charm, I use it constantly and the whole process of building it was gratifying. The down side is that I wouldn't say this is the way to go to save time or money. The time and cost estimates provided in the book are not very realistic. For the big projects it would be wise to set aside a weekend or so to complete them. You could probably buy a fiberglass or stainless steel sink on an online auction and spend roughly the same amount of dough. I also built the basic table, which I like very much. Probably the most useful aspect is that you can tailor the designs for your darkroom. If you get a sense of satisfaction from building things and you can't find the right equipment to fit your space then this is the book for you.

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Covering every aspect from design to full operation, this clear and understandable book is a must for photographers at all levels. Includes information on darkroom design, woodworking for the novice, lightproofing, ventilation, worktables, building enlarger baseboards, light boxes, water supply panels, print drying racks, darkroom sinks and much more.

The Art of Handpainting Photographs (Amphoto crafts)

Cheryl Dorskind

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Handcoloring with Photo Oils. Emphasis on Portraiture. 4 out of 5 stars.
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"The Art of Handpainting Photographs" provides detailed instructions for handcoloring black-and-white photographs with Marshall's Photo Oils, which generally impart somewhat muted colors. Colored pencils are often used in conjunction with the oils. Author Cheryl Machat Dorskind briefly mentions other media that can be used in handcoloring photographs, but she does not discuss them. Although there is a chapter on landscapes, Dorskind is primarily a portrait artist, so this book's emphasis is portraiture.

Chapter 1, "Selecting a Good Photographic Print" makes suggestions in how to best photograph for handpainting, including choosing appropriate film and photographic paper. This is the book's weakest chapter. The advice could be confusing to beginning or intermediate photographers. For example, it recommends bracketing exposures, but does not explain that, unless you tell the lab, they will try to print them all the same. And there is not much point in bracketing old chemistry black-and-white film by just one EV anyway. It's better to vary the exposure in printing. The author doesn't mention chromogenic black-and-white film at all, which is less expensive, easier for amateurs to obtain, and would be fine if printed on a fiber-based paper. Dorskind doesn't recommend T-grain films or high speed films, but doesn't explain why. Her suggestion of infrared film is interesting, however, as its characteristic white foliage (when used with a dark red filter) is well-suited to handpainting. A handy chart lists texture, tone and contrast for recommended fiber-based and resin-coated papers. The option of toning prints prior to handcoloring is mentioned, but no instructions are provided. Oddly, I have never seen a book on handcoloring photographs mention digital prints. Most ink jet prints are unsuitable as the ink will run, but I am curious as to how permanent inks and dye-sublimation prints fare. No answer is forthcoming. The information about papers for conventional printing is very good, though.

Chapter 2, "Materials and the Work Station", explains supplies you will need and what conditions provide the best working environment for coloring photographs. Chapter 3 is dedicated to "Basic Color Theory". There are explanations of the color wheel, complementary colors, hue, value, intensity, color temperature and advice on how best to choose the most appropriate color to convey your intentions.

Chapter 4 discusses the five steps involved in "Preparing Your Photograph for Color Application": Spotting the photograph (retouching spots and scratches), masking the border, making wood/cotton skewers, arranging your color palette, and priming your photograph with Marshall's P.M. Solution.

Chapter 5 provides a step-by-step explanation of "The Basic Painting Process". The example the author uses is a portrait. She explains how to mix colors, paint the photo, and use pencils on top of oil paints. These instructions are very good and would be invaluable if you are handcoloring a portrait, as there are specific suggestions for how to achieve the correct skin tone. Chapter 6, "More About Portraiture", provides further valuable advice to portraitists by explaining how to best paint red, blond, brown and gray hair. There is also some discussion of painting portrait backgrounds for various effects.

Chapter 7, "Focusing on the Environment" is about handpainting landscapes. The author discusses color, tone, and composition in rural and urban landscapes, but there are no detailed instructions. Chapter 8, "Presenting Your Artwork" gives advice for how to store, mat, and frame your painted photographs. Chapter 9, "Special Assignments" mentions some specialized uses of handpainting, such as vintage photographs. There is a list of Resources in the back of the book.

Editorial Review:

Transform ordinary black-and-white photos into beautifully painted display art. This step-by-step workbook guides you through the process, assists with material selection and provides different approaches to different originals and other useful handcoloring tips. These techniques can be useful not only to the photographer, but artists and creative hobbyists as well.

Silver Gelatine: A User's Guide to Liquid Photographic Emulsions

Martin Reed, Sarah Jones

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Silver Gelatin; A User's Guide to Liquid Photographic Emulsi 4 out of 5 stars.
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All photografers professionel/not professionals that want to know what they are dialing with, can get very far with this book if you want to experimentate with cemicals - AND save money. I'm Danish (Sorry my English)

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Silver Gelatin is a practical art book designed to comprehensively illustrate the use of liquid photographic emulsion. The first part showcases the work of top photographers and artists, such as David Scheinmann, Chris Nash, Lana Wong, Melanie Manchot, Jennifer Bates, and Jane Quinn. The second section is a clear and concise technical guide, taking the reader through all the necessary steps to produce exciting images on a multitude of surfaces, including handmade paper, plaster, fabric, glass, ceramics, rubber, metal, painted surfaces, wood, plastics, and stone.