Save money and get the exposure you want by printing your own photos in the darkroom. Learn more about advanced paper and chemicals in this free darkroom photography lesson from a professional photographer.
There are 10 videos in this series:
Ultra Black photography paper prints very rich dark and black tones. Learn how to use Ultra Black paper from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Afga photo papers have a green tint. Learn how to use Agfa developer and paper from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Fotre photo papers are high-quality fiber papers that can be used with a filter. Learn how to use Forte paper from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Ilford photo papers have a warm tone. Learn how to use 16 x 20 photo paper from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Use T-MAX photo developer with T-MAX film. Learn how to use T-MAX paper developer from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Text your darkroom chemicals to make sure they are fresh. Learn how to buy darkroom chemicals in bulk from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Liquid fixers are easier to mix that powdered fixers. Learn how to use liquid fixer from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Keep your darkroom trays clean. Learn how to clean darkroom trays from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Don't run out of darkroom chemicals in the middle of a developing session. Learn how to plan ahead when purchasing darkroom chemicals from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
Buy film in bulk to save money. Learn how much to spend when purchasing darkroom chemicals from a professional photographer in this free darkroom photography lesson.
As digital photography takes over, traditional film processing is gradually being phased out. No longer do people get the thrill of watching a photo develop right before your eyes in a darkroom. They just pull them up on a computer and there they are. But photographs printed the old-fashioned way are somehow still magical. The tones, especially for black and white photos, are much richer than those from digital images. This is the reason why traditional printing continues to have a stronghold in the art world. A job well done in the darkroom can't be beat! In this series of free photography videos from our experienced photo printer, you will learn how to use advanced papers and chemicals to give your photos a professional look. A professional photographer will show you how to use Ultra Black paper to get rich black tones. You will also learn about the differences in Afga, Forte, T-MAX and Ilford paper. Should you buy chemicals in bulk to save money or will they go bad before you have a chance to use them? How often should you clean your darkroom trays? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this informative series.
Anthony Maddaloni Anthony Maddaloni is a professional photographer from Austin, Texas. A New York native, he moved to Austin 10 years ago after graduating from Purchase College in New York. He has worked as a photographer for the Texas Senate, the Texas House of Representative's, and the University of Texas. Michael has taught black and white darkroom for the University of Texas, School of Architecture, as well as the Dougherty Art School in Austin, Texas.dkdk
Read More
Copyright © 1999-2010 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use † and Privacy Policy †. en-US † requires javascript
