Platinum and palladium printing is one of the easiest of the non-silver processes to learn. This guide offers a number of variations, which the photographer can closely control. Photographers interested in learning, or improving upon this process, will find this book an indispensable resource and reference guide. This is an absolute must-have for professional photographers and printmakers.
Inside you will find:
*The three basic phases of printing: sensitometry, chemistry, and mechanics
*Practical information based on the making of over 3,000 platinum and palladium prints, covering everything from making your first print, to the most advanced techniques to challenge experienced printers
*Over 50 duotones of the author's platinum and palladium prints and those of five contributors
Also included for the first time are contributions written by recognized authorities in their fields:
*Pyro and Platinum Printing by Bob Herbst
*Crafting Digital Negatives by Mark Nelson
*Ultraviolet Light Sources by Sandy King
*Custom Platinum Printing by Stan Klimek
- ISBN10 0240806069
- ISBN13 9780240806068
- Publish Date 25 January 2005 (first published 16 December 1999)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Focal Press
- Edition 2nd New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English