TECHNICAL TUTORIALSSECTION

 

 

As stated in the introduction to the text, these tutorials are not intended to represent the range of techniques that can be employed. They are intended as a starting point for experimentation with the elements of photography, and can lead to increased understanding of tools and capabilities with respect to photographic image making.

CHAPTER 1

Negative Carriers Tutorial

One alternative to using a standard negative carrier is to use a glass negative carrier. Glass negative carriers are sold for 4 × 5 enlargers, or can be made simply by having two sheets of clear 1/16″ glass cut, its edges seamed for safety, and “sandwich” your negative between them. The advantage to glass carriers is that they work for multiple size ...

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