Printing Suggestions, to save time and paper

To save time and paper, I recommend following the steps below (generally, in this order)

1. Start with a printable negative. Ask instructor for opinion.
2. Start with #2 or #2-1/2 contrast filter
3. Use test strip to optimize exposure
4. Determine best contrast with different filters
5. Always view the print in white light when determining best exposure and contrast
6. The print may darken somewhat when dry ("dry-down")
7. Dodge and burn only after the above steps have been completed
8. Keep your variation prints... don't throw prints away unless they are far off. 

Week of September 26th, Projects

Plan for Darkroom Activities

Darkroom practice assignment (Due by end of class 9/26)

• Initial rolls of film (in class roll, out of class roll)
• Contact sheets for above (only submit contact sheets)
• 3-5 work prints (from last week)

Exploring Contrast (In class, 9/26. Turn in by Thursday 9/28)

• Use an image from People, Places, or Things
• Three prints of the image, demonstrating three different contrasts, exposure optimized

Local adjustments; dodging and burning demo. Use as required. (In class, 9/26. )

People, Places and Things (Turn in by Tuesday 10/3, by beginning of class)

• 3-4 rolls of film; turn in contact sheets
• 5-7 refined prints with optimized exposure, contrast, and local adjustments (burning and dodging)
• Prints should be dry, ready to turn in by beginning of class