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Basic Black and White Photography
Lynnwood High SchoolMs. Schou
Controlling Contrasting While Making Prints
Filters -1-1.5DECREASE contrastFilter 2 is built into you paperFilters 2.5-5 INCREASE contrast
Tips
Contrast filter goes between the lens and your paperMake a new test strip after changing filters as there will be new printing timesMake small contrast adjustments Handle filters by the edgesDo not allow filters to get wetRemember to leave a nice gray scale in image
Original Image
Lowering Contrast
Used if there are not enough grays in the print and too much black or white
Decreases the appearance of deep blacks and bright whites while increasing the gray scale
Insert filters -1-1 ½ between the light source and the print
A new test strip will have to be made in order to correct exposure time
New Image with #0 filter
This print was made with a #0 filter
Before and After
Notice the increase in gray areas and less extreme black and white
Creating More Contrast
Used when print is too gray or there are no true blacks or whites
Will increase the difference between the shades of gray
Use filters 2 ½ - 5 Insert filter between light source and
Increased Contrast
This print was made using a #4 filter
Before and After
Notice the decrease of gray and increase of stronger blacks and whites
Burning and Dodging
Burning in is used to selectively add light exposure to certain areas that are too light on the print
Dodging is used by blocking light from hitting certain sections of the print that are too dark
Different tools can be used from cardboard to your hands
Constantly move the tools you use to burn and dodge so that no harsh edge is visible in the final print
Burning In
More exposure was given to the lighter bricks on the wall and in the foreground
Before and After
Notice the added detail in the bricks in the foreground as well as in the bricks on the wall
Dodging
Light was not allowed to expose the left ¼ of the image as long was the rest of the print
Before and After
Notice the lighter left wall