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The Darkroom Cookbook, 3rd Edition
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The Darkroom Cookbook, 3rd Edition

by Steve Anchell
September 2012
Intermediate to advanced
392 pages
10h 49m
English
Focal Press
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Appendix 4

Proofing for Maximum Black

The camera never lies, but it is possible to be selective amongst the many statements it makes.

-Michael Gilbert

One of the most important habits to develop in the darkroom is consistency. Having achieved satisfactory results you should be able to repeat them, alter them, and then return to the first result should it become necessary. In addition to being consistent in your work habits it is important to set and practice standard procedures whenever possible. This will further facilitate the ultimate goal: to produce a perfect print.

One area of darkroom procedure that is conducive to standardization is making proof sheets. While it is not necessary to standardize on making a proof sheet doing so will ...

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