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split grade printing
I was wondering about split grade printing. Suppose I want to print most of the image at grade 3 but the sky at grade 4. Do I print the whole image first and then burn in the sky using grade 4, or mask the sky, print at 3 then expose the sky?
Hope this makes sense Thanks
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It depends on the negative and what you need to do with that image. Burning or exposing a section of an image at a different grade is common and could be done either way you mention or a combination. It all depends. I know that is not an "answer", but there are too many variables not given in your question. Also, do read Les McLean's article on split-grade printing. It describes a technique that is not what you are asking about, but it might be another alternative to what you could do with a problem negative. |
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