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I know many in my world of Outdoor Adventure that can tell you everything about a Canadian Canoe, this stroke and that stroke etc but have never really used one for its purpose... Going places. That is what I do/did/shall do again..! Your style is probably how I am working now in the darkroom at least. I understand the correlation between light and exposure/aperture, can tell a flat/contrasty, under/over exposed print from each other, know about dodge and burn, a little about split-grade... I make some test strips, adjust where needed to get a ball park exposure, check contrast - adjust as required to taste, make a print, think about what I could do to improve to taste - consider what process I need to change ar add/deduct to make those 'improvements', make another print or consider how to get one from the limits I'm bound by.... Look at the empty pack of paper...! Think 'bu**er' I just ordered materials, now I need to order again |
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I would echo Richard's comments above. Take photos. Experience is the best teacher - you win some and lose some. I still do.
Running tests is fine if you enjoy doing them but if you want to TAKE/MAKE photos - Takeing and makeing them is the best teacher. Do not overcomplicate this by having too many variables - different films, developers, paper etc. Mike |
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If I had had a tutor, that would have helped too, but books and forums (fora?) are a great help too. Best piece of photo kit I have ever bought? A notebook. Best technique? Joined a forum. |
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I agree with Jim. I’m not a great one for pure testing but a lot of time, materials and money can be wasted in learning from your own mistakes. In most cases, mistakes don’t tell you anything unless you already know what you’re doing. The information contained in good books can be a great short cut - a personal mentor even more so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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https://www.andrewsanderson.com/ And then not quite as much info about X-ray film in pinholes etc. but there is still quite a lot dotted around. I've been reading here and there as it is also a project I'm hoping to get off the ground soon. Terry S |
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Haha. I need mentoring in those areas as well! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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https://www.largeformatphotography.i...ght=X+ray+film Hope it helps. |
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