Photographic Printing PDF

Module 11 Photographic Printing Key factors for selecting a negative include sharpness, density, and contrast. Photographic printing - is the process...

Module 11 Photographic Printing Key factors for selecting a negative include sharpness, density, and contrast. Photographic printing - is the process of using light through a negative to produce a positive image on light-sensitive Sharpness - refers to the clarity of the image on the negative, paper. ensuring a clear and detailed print. Photographic paper (POSITIVE IMAGE)- the light-sensitive Density - represents the amount of light that has passed through the negative, influencing material in photographic printing. the overall exposure and balance of light and dark areas in the print. Contrast - refers to the difference between the darkest and lightest parts of the image, producing vibrant tones and a strong visual image. Enlarging (Process) Contact Printing Enlarging is a method of creating prints where the image from a Simple and cost-effective method negative is made larger and projected onto photographic paper. The negative and photographic paper are directly in contact, Enlarging allows you to create prints significantly larger than resulting in a print that is the same size as the negative the original negative. The main piece of equipment used for enlarging is an Enlarger. Can achieve superior tonality, providing a richer range of tones and details. Enlarger (Main Equipment) Enlarger Parts and Functions An enlarger shines light through the negative to project the 1. Enlarger head - Main working part of the Enlarger. image onto the photographic paper. 2. Lamp - Provides the light source for printing. 3. Condenser lens - Lens that spread the light coming from the lamp of the engineer. It consists of a light source, a lens, and a system to hold the 4. Negative carrier - Hold the negative flat and level. negative in place. 5. Enlarger column -holder of the enlarger head vertical support. The higher the head, the bigger the image. 6. Focusing knob - adjust the lens slightly up and down. Parts of an enlarger include the enlarger head, lamp, 7. Elevating control knob - control size of image by raising or lowering the condenser lens, enlarging lens, negative carrier, enlarger enlarger head. column, elevating control knob, focusing knob, and 8. Base board - supports the entire unit and provides stable platform. baseboard. Printmaking - the final stage in making photographs