TABLE OF CONTENTS

• PREFACE
• INTRODUCTION
• WHY USE LARGE FORMAT?
• RESOLUTION AND FILM SIZE
• PHOTOGRAPHIC CREATIVITY IN BLACK & WHITE
• CREATING THE PHOTOGRAPHIC STILL LIFE
• CREATING PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE FIELD
• LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
• TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, STANDARDIZE EVERYTHING
• FILING AND KEEPING NOTES
• WHAT IS MPD AND WHY USE IT?
• PRINT PRESENTATION
• WHY DON'T WE HAVE MORE COMPUTER POWER IN THE CAMERA?
• TEN WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
• A FEW THOUGHTS BEFORE I GO
• MORE INFORMATION
• INDEX

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Your detailed guide for improving your black & white film exposure and developing technique. A step-by-step guide for developing the skills needed for the mastery of photographic craft.

This updated second edition of FINE ART BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is an intense study in the use of black & white photography in the creation of art. This book is an advanced-level discussion of photographic craft, organization and technique. While written mainly for those interested in large format camera equipment, FINE ART BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY, second edition, is ideal for anyone wishing to improve their photographic skills. Although a firm understanding of basic black & white dark room procedures are assumed, suggestions are included for sources of study material for the beginner. This updated second edition contains an amended list of equipment recommended and used by the author. FINE ART BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a great source of ideas, inspiration and recommendations that saves the interested artist time and money.

FINE ART BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY, second edition, presents in clear, precise language, suggestions for accurate record keeping, the simplifying of equipment and standardization of procedure. Also included are motivating, enlightening discussions on photographic seeing and technique.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• INTRODUCTION
• WHERE TO START
• USING ZONES
• WHAT IS MPD, AND WHY USE IT?
• PERSONAL FILM SPEED TEST
• PERSONAL N DEVELOPING TIME TEST
• PROPER PROOFING
• MAKING A ZONE STEP SCALE
• DETERMINING YOUR N+1 1/2 DEVELOPING TIME
• PERSONAL FILM EXPOSURE DATA
• INDEX

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Your detailed guide for improving your black & white film exposure and developing technique.   A step-by-step guide for developing the skills needed for the mastery of photographic craft.

The updated second edition of THE FILM EXPOSURE WORK BOOK is an intense study in the exposure and development of black & white film. It is ideal for anyone wishing to improve their photographic skills. This step-by-step work book is written in easy to understand language and has been expanded and enhanced with more information and illustrations.  .  .  even if you are a beginner, the tests detailed here are imperative for the development of sound photographic craft. Once you have completed the detailed testing, you will have at your fingertips, a very powerful, yet simple system of exposure and developing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• INTRODUCTION
  SECTION I: BUILDING AND MODIFYING
• FRED PICKER'S LAWTON DODGER
• A MODIFIED SAUNDERS PRINTING EASEL
• B&W PRINTING AND THE COLD LIGHT HEAD
• ADAPTING AN ARISTO VC-4500 COLD LIGHT HEAD TO A BESELER 45MCX
• FILING THE NEGATIVE CARRIER
• A QUICK AND EASY GLASS NEGATIVE CARRIER
• ENLARGER ALIGNMENT
• TESTING LENS SHARPNESS
• ENLARGER LIGHT UNIFORMITY TEST
• BUILDING PRINT DRYING SCREENS
• THE DARK ROOM SINK
  SECTION II: GENERAL PRINTING HINTS, TIPS, IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES
  
• KEEPING RECORDS IN B&W
• SELECTING A NEGATIVE TO PRINT
• PRINTING PAPER
• UNDERSTANDING PAPER CONTRAST
• CONTENTS
• VC PRINTING
• DETERMINING NORMAL CONTRAST FOR VC PAPERS
• SAFE LIGHT TESTING
• THE 3 SECOND BURST PRINTING METHOD
• GENERAL PRINTING PROCEDURES
• SOME THOUGHTS ON PRINT MANIPULATION
• THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER PRINT DEVELOPING
• THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WORK PRINT
• PROPER PRINT VIEWING DURING PRINTING
• DRY DOWN
• SELENIUM TONING FOR PERMANENCE
• PRINT WASHING
• TESTING FOR A CLEAN WASH
• SPOTTING PRINTS
• A FEW WORDS ABOUT PRINT SIZE
• CONTACT PRINTING
• THE LAST WORD
• INDEX

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For the large format, fine art photographer, working primarily in the black and white medium and those interested in improving their photographic creativity.   FINE ART BLACK & WHITE PRINTING is a collection of hints, ideas, techniques, methods, modifications and tools you can use to improve your printing skills. If you want to create fine art black & white pints, you need a firm foundation and understanding of the tools and materials used in the printing process. Written in clear, concise language, this book is an advanced level discussion of dark room craft, and technique.

While written for the advanced dark room worker, FINE ART BLACK & WHITE PRINTING contains helpful ideas and basic skills needed for anyone, from beginner to professional.

You will learn to make the best possible use of your time in the dark room. You will learn about the basic tools used in the creation of fine art photographs and simple modifications and calibrations that make these tools work for you. This book is a must for anyone who wants to master the craft of black & white printing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• INTRODUCTION
  
• THE WOODEN FIELD CAMERA
• VIEW CAMERA LENSES
• FILM & FILM HOLDERS
• NECESSITIES
• FIELD CAMERA MOVEMENTS
• USING THE FIELD CAMERA
• FOCUSING THE FIELD CAMERA
• EXPOSING THE FILM
• SUMMARY
• APPENDIX
• RESOURCES
• INDEX

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Whether you are just contemplating buying a field camera or you have already taken the plunge, this beginner's guide will show you how to get started using this remarkable camera.

This revised second edition of USING THE WOODEN FIELD CAMERA takes you through the process of choosing your first field camera, lenses, and associated equipment needed to get started. View camera lens specifications are explained and recommendations are made for your first purchase.

Whether you are starting out with your first 4x5 system or something even larger, the basic operation of the field camera is essentially the same, no matter what the film format. . . the only thing that changes is the size of the equipment and film. You will learn about film holders and how to properly load them. Basic camera movements are discussed. . . focus, perspective control and bellows extension are all explained in simple, easy to understand language.

You will be guided all the way from buying your first field camera system to your first exposure by this easy to follow instructional guide. The revised second edition of USING THE WOODEN FIELD CAMERA includes new information on calculating lens coverage for all large formats, including Ultra Large Format cameras. The resources have also been updated.

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