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Coming into Focus: A Step-by-Step Guide to Alternative Photographic Printing Processes
by Chronicle Books (Paperback)
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. 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.
Martin Reed, Sarah Jones
Silver Gelatine: A User's Guide to Liquid Photographic Emulsions
by Aurum Press (Paperback)
Both an art book and a technical manual, Silver Gelatin offers an illustrated introduction to liquid photographic emulsion, a process that allows photographers and artists to produce images on the material of their choice.
Laura Blacklow
New Dimensions in Photo Processes, Fourth Edition: A Step by Step Manual for Alternative Techniques
by Focal Press (Paperback)
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 ...
Theresa Airey
Creative Photo Printmaking
by Amphoto Books (Paperback)
Using an illustrated step-by-step approach, this manual explores both new and traditional non-digital printmaking techniques. Experienced photographer and teacher Theresa Airey taps into the increasing popularity of techniques that enable photographers to experiment with and personalize their images, in some cases without expensive darkroom equipment. She demonstrates working with infrared and Poloroid Time Zero films, solarization, selective bleaching and toning, handcolouring, and image and emulsion transfer, as well as alternatives for printing on artist papers, wood, and glass. To make the book easier to use, the flaps open flat on the worktable, freeing the reader's hands.
Cheryl Dorskind
The Art of Handpainting Photographs (Amphoto crafts)
by Amphoto Books (Paperback)
Kathleen Carr
Polaroid Manipulations: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating SX-70, Transfer, and Digital Prints (Photography for All Levels: Intermediate)
by Amphoto Books (Paperback)
In this comprehensive guide, the author of the highly successful Polaroid Transfers takes Polaroid techniques one step further with a complete visual guide to creating SX-70 manipulations, transfers, and digital prints. With the growing interest in alternative photographic processes, especially Polaroid techniques such as image and emulsion transfer, Polaroid Manipulations is one of the only complete guides available to help readers master this area of photographic art. This indispensable resource includes detailed, hands-on instructions; dozens of step-by-step procedures; and scores of no-fail creative techniques that add depth and creativity to Polaroid image manipulation. It also features the latest information on cutting-edge equipment and current methods, as well as extensive sections on digital manipulations and printing. Finally, this companion volume to Polaroid Transfers includes an incredible gallery of 20 leading artists who use this process in their own photography.
Steve Anchell, Bill Troop
The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook)
by Focal Press (Plastic Comb)
The Film Developing Cookbook is an up-to-date manual for modern film development techniques. While the original Darkroom Cookbook focused entirely on photographic chemicals and formulae, this book concentrates on films, their characteristics, and the developers each requires for maximum control of the resulting image. The Film Developing Cookbook specifically addresses the difficult subject of T-grain film development. It includes rarely found information on film development and the nature of film developers. The authors take bold and controversial stances on many widely accepted film developing dogmas. They 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 developing a personal aesthetic without relying exclusively on densitometry or H&D curves.Steve Anchell is a contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer and PhotoWork magazines. He has written columns, ...
Christopher Grey
Photographer's Guide to Polaroid Transfer: Step-by-Step
by Amherst Media, Inc. (Paperback)
This tutorial guides photographers through the processes of Polaroid and emulsion transfers, including extracting an image, making color and positional adjustments, choosing an appropriate surface, and mounting the image. Also discussed are digital technology, printing techniques and repair tips for damaged projects, and photographic effects such as vignetting, as well as over/under exposure and tips on adding texture.
Sandra Laird, Carey Chambers
Handcoloring Photographs Step By Step
by Amherst Media, Inc. (Paperback)
Step-by-step instructions show artists how to get started handcoloring black and white photographs using any coloring media—oils, colored pencils, watercolors, and dyes, among others. Lessons include how to creatively apply color to photographs, choose the right color combinations, mix media for variety and texture, present the final handcolored photographs on display, and more.
Ctein
Post Exposure: Advanced Techniques for the Photographic Printer, Second Edition
by Focal Press (Paperback)
Distilled from over thirty years experience and addressing both black-and-white and color printing, Post Exposure's purpose is to teach photographers the refinements of photographic printmaking, taking them from making merely competent prints to making excellent ones. Post Exposure provides clear explanations of principles and theory, but the focus is on practical techniques and examples of fine printmaking. Post Exposure contains numerous photographic prints, including sixteen pages of color.Covers the producing of prints with various enlarger headsUpdated "Tricks of the Trade" covering safelight fogging, adequate wash steps in reversal print processing, and litho film masks for dodging and burning inExpanded coverage on how to do split-filter printing, how to use Sistan and color film masking