Awesome. When I took a fine printing class over 35 years ago we had to use double weight graded paper. It was assumed that we knew what we were doing to a limited extent. I learned how to do it right and got a tonality and shadow detail and highlight detail that I never knew how to do before. Mostly it hinged on the proper exposure development to get the most detail on the negatives. I'm glad that Ilford is still supporting B&W.
Since Ilford released generation 5 of their RC papers, I find effectively no difference in exposure between their same paper types of fiber vs. RC. The archival issues once associated with RC in the 70's and 80's should be old news. I personally have RC prints that I made in 1978 and they look just as good as the day I made them. No special care has been taken. These are photos of my family and they have been displayed in frames on my wall all these years.
Thank you for this informative video..I am new to the darkroom and on a budget...This has helped me immensely ! Bill
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Adox MCC 110 Fiber and Ilford Multigrade FB Glossy. The Adox is gorgeous after selenium toned, and the Ilford is almost as beautiful but has the additional advantage of being very robust through rough processing.
Just now getting back into printing in the darkroom. i Love your videos please keep it up. Right now I am starting to print with Fiber. I first went with RC and looking into ways to add sloppy borders like Dianne Arbus did. Very Fun
Finally getting back to making this series of darkroom videos! I start production next week! Sorry for the long delay. I got wrapped up in a huge digital art project that wrapped up recently.
Outstanding very helpful video. Long time photographer and processor, I have been out of this for long time. I trying to figure out what to after 30 years out of this art. This video help me a lot to get better understanding what I need.
Really appreciate your work. Could you please make a video on expressive print with dodge and burning and different contrasts in different areas of the print? Thanks!!
Hi Michel, thanks so much for the lovely comment. Right now there aren't too many cold tone papers to choose from. The Ilford multigrade IV portfolio is the one I am currently using to work up a print and then switch to fiber for the final print if it turns out good enough to want to invest the extra time into a fiber print.
I am starting to film a whole new series of videos about film exposure, development and advanced darkroom printing techniques starting next week. I will probably get to creating masking negs within the next month. Check back with me if you don't see what you are looking for soon!
@Ira Gardner, what are your thoughts on using old paper. I had the change to buy several old batches (+/- 10 years old), some opened, some closed. Do you have any tips on that?
I generally avoid opened old paper. If the paper is closed and was stored in a cool place I would give it a try. Also, if the price is really good and you don't mind experimenting you could buy it and see what you get. There are some great papers out there. Here is a link to an article that outlines the procedure for testing your paper. printerattic.com/2015/08/method-testing-old-paper/ If your paper is fogged here is a link to a chemical to help with this: www.freestylephoto.biz/125851-Moersch-Restrainer-Neutral-100-ml Let me know how it goes!
@@IraGardner Ah thanks for the elaborate answer! Well im still a beginner in the darkroom so I think I will give it a shot! Your tutorial was very nice to watch! Ill let you know if I have some interresting results!
Yes and no. You can purchase Epson fiber exhibition paper that is virtually the same base paper minus photo sensitive emulsion OR you can print a negative on your inkjet printer that you contact print in to these photo papers.
Darkroom printing is much more fun than digital printing and post processing.
Thank you, Ira, excellent!!! 👏👏👏👍
Awesome. When I took a fine printing class over 35 years ago we had to use double weight graded paper. It was assumed that we knew what we were doing to a limited extent. I learned how to do it right and got a tonality and shadow detail and highlight detail that I never knew how to do before. Mostly it hinged on the proper exposure development to get the most detail on the negatives.
I'm glad that Ilford is still supporting B&W.
Sounds like we had similar classes back in the day. Glad you enjoyed the video tutorial. Thank you!
Since Ilford released generation 5 of their RC papers, I find effectively no difference in exposure between their same paper types of fiber vs. RC. The archival issues once associated with RC in the 70's and 80's should be old news. I personally have RC prints that I made in 1978 and they look just as good as the day I made them. No special care has been taken. These are photos of my family and they have been displayed in frames on my wall all these years.
I recently started using the gen 5 paper and I'm happy to read your report about the exposure being the same as the fiber paper.
Thank you for this informative video..I am new to the darkroom and on a budget...This has helped me immensely ! Bill
Adox MCC 110 Fiber and Ilford Multigrade FB Glossy. The Adox is gorgeous after selenium toned, and the Ilford is almost as beautiful but has the additional advantage of being very robust through rough processing.
Just now getting back into printing in the darkroom. i Love your videos please keep it up. Right now I am starting to print with Fiber. I first went with RC and looking into ways to add sloppy borders like Dianne Arbus did. Very Fun
Finally getting back to making this series of darkroom videos! I start production next week! Sorry for the long delay. I got wrapped up in a huge digital art project that wrapped up recently.
Thank you ! Great video and supper helpful .
Outstanding very helpful video. Long time photographer and processor, I have been out of this for long time. I trying to figure out what to after 30 years out of this art. This video help me a lot to get better understanding what I need.
Thank you so much Steve!
This is very informative, thanks!
Thank you very much for the tutorial.
Thank you very much!
Great video! Really well explained
Thank you!
Hi Ira thanjs for your coments very interesting. Best regards from ARGENTINA
Really appreciate your work. Could you please make a video on expressive print with dodge and burning and different contrasts in different areas of the print? Thanks!!
Gianni Di Girolamo I will be doing that within the next month. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you so much. I'm a portrait photographer, but I'm shooting more landscapes. What is your favorite cold tone paper? I appreciate your work.
Hi Michel, thanks so much for the lovely comment. Right now there aren't too many cold tone papers to choose from. The Ilford multigrade IV portfolio is the one I am currently using to work up a print and then switch to fiber for the final print if it turns out good enough to want to invest the extra time into a fiber print.
Very nice.
Hello @t you have any video about ..masking contrast black & white negatives..Thank you.
I am starting to film a whole new series of videos about film exposure, development and advanced darkroom printing techniques starting next week. I will probably get to creating masking negs within the next month. Check back with me if you don't see what you are looking for soon!
Good video lesson. Thanks!
@Ira Gardner, what are your thoughts on using old paper. I had the change to buy several old batches (+/- 10 years old), some opened, some closed. Do you have any tips on that?
I generally avoid opened old paper. If the paper is closed and was stored in a cool place I would give it a try. Also, if the price is really good and you don't mind experimenting you could buy it and see what you get. There are some great papers out there. Here is a link to an article that outlines the procedure for testing your paper. printerattic.com/2015/08/method-testing-old-paper/ If your paper is fogged here is a link to a chemical to help with this: www.freestylephoto.biz/125851-Moersch-Restrainer-Neutral-100-ml Let me know how it goes!
@@IraGardner Ah thanks for the elaborate answer! Well im still a beginner in the darkroom so I think I will give it a shot! Your tutorial was very nice to watch! Ill let you know if I have some interresting results!
Would be helpful to see a print in each kind of paper rather than hearing a description of it.
I totally agree with you. I will work on that now that I'm settled into my new studio.
Can I print in these photo paper with my inkjet printer?
Yes and no. You can purchase Epson fiber exhibition paper that is virtually the same base paper minus photo sensitive emulsion OR you can print a negative on your inkjet printer that you contact print in to these photo papers.
Ira, nice video. You might want to change the title to "PhotogRaphic" instead of "Photogaphic".
THANK YOU!!! I wish someone had pointed that out sooner! I will fix it!