Photo Techniques Magazine stated: "All our readers need to know about this very useful book." Indeed, there is no other compendium that is as in-depth as this for the beauty and magic of fine-art black-and-white photography. With 560 pages and over 1,000 illustrations, Way Beyond Monochrome starts with conceptual lessons of composition and takes you through image capture, exposure, controlling tonality, variable-contrast paper, archival printing, mounting, framing and presentation with simple concepts to an advanced level. This new edition has been completely revised and heavily expanded, adding over 250 pages to the original edition with new chapters on print mounting, spotting, framing, digital negatives, utilizing digital technologies for alternative processes, and fabulous do-it-yourself projects. Overall, the authors have created a thoroughly researched, technologically sound yet aesthetically pleasing, inspirational bible for monochrome photography.
New to this edition:
- almost double the content
- a new section discussing the path from visualization to print, illustrating the interaction between eye and brain, explaining the rules of composition and when to break them to produce photographs with impact
- a new section on presentation including hands-on mounting, matting, spotting, and framing
- image capture has a more in-depth focus, now covering pinhole photography and digital capture
- now includes making and printing with digital negatives
- a new section discussing the pros and cons of typical image-taking and image-making equipment
- plus new do-it-yourself projects, including many darkroom tools and an electronic shutter tester
- a useful collection of templates, to copy, cut-out and take with you in your camera bag or use in the darkroom
- an appendix with all the recipes to make your own darkroom chemicals from scratch
- all illustrations improved and updated
- improved index with 1,400 references
Author(s): Ralph Lambrecht, Chris Woodhouse
Edition: 2
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 542
Front Cover
Way Beyond
Monochrome
Copyright Page
Contents
Foreword to the First Edition
Foreword to the Second Edition
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: The
Basics
From Visualization to Print
Chapter 1: Eye and
Brain
Electromagnetic Spectrum and Light
The Anatomy of Human Vision
The Human Visual System
Chapter 2: Pictorial
Maturity
From Child’s Play to Perfection
From Novice to Photographic Artist
Are You a Hunter or a Sculptor?
The Evolution of an Artist
Chapter 3: Photographic
Quality
Image Quality
Negative Quality
Print Quality
Chapter 4: Timing Print
Exposures
Arithmetic (Traditional) Timing
Geometric (f/stop) Timing
Hardware Requirements
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Paper and Print
Contrast
Fixed-Contrast Paper
Variable-Contrast (VC) Paper
Chapter 6: Basics of Photographic
Printing
Expose for the Highlights
Control the Shadows with Contrast
Direct the Viewer’s Eye
Chapter 7: Archival Print
Processing
Fixing
Toning
Washing
Image Stabilization
Print Drying and Flattening
Print Deterioration
Print Storage
Image Permanence
Additional Research
Chapter 8: Mounting and Matting
Prints
Description
Mounting Styles
Mounting Materials
Sheet Size and Thickness
Color
Mount Size
Print Orientation and Placement
Mounting Tools and Recommended
Practices
Mounting and Matting (Step by Step)
Dry-Mounting
Matting
Corner-Mounting
Print Identification
Chapter 9: Print
Spotting
White Spots and Black Spots
Spotting Equipment and Materials
Print Spotting Process
Chapter 10: Framing and Displaying
Prints
Choosing a Frame
Glazing Considerations
Framing Techniques
Exhibition
Chapter 11: What Size Is the
Edition?
Arguments for Limiting Editions
So what to do?
Alternatives
Conclusion
Part 2: The
Science
Tone Reproduction
Chapter 12: Introduction to the Zone
System
Zones
Visualization
Exposure and Development
Zone System versus Automated Metering
Chapter 13: Introduction to
Sensitometry
Characteristic Curves
Exposure and Density
Digital Sensitometry
Chapter 14: Tone
Reproduction
Film and Paper Are Setting the Tone
Tone Reproduction and the Zone
System
Standard Values and Their Manipulation
Tone-Reproduction Theory
Digital Tone Reproduction
Chapter 15: Image
Gradation
Toe and Shoulder in Films
Toe Shapes in Papers
Combining Film and Paper
Digital Image Gradation
Image Capture
Chapter 16: Imaging
Paths
Chapter 17: Sharpness and Depth of
Field
Limits of Human Vision and Normal Viewing
Distance
Circle of Confusion
Depth of Field
Depth of Focus
Diffraction or Limits of Resolution
Sharpness and Image Clarity
Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
Chapter 18: Critical
Focusing
What Is Reasonable?
A Simple Focus Target
Improving View Camera Focus
A Simple Check
Using a Fresnel Lens
An Advanced Focus Target
A Practical Hint
Chapter 19: Pinhole
Photography
Image Formation
Making Your Own Pinhole Camera
The Optimal Pinhole Diameter
Pinhole Aperture, Exposure and
Focus
Pinhole Alternatives
Chapter 20: Basics of Digital Capture
Digital Camera Sensors
Tonal Control
Bit Depth
Posterization
Dynamic Range
Preparing for Digital Output
Sharpening
Imaging File Formats
Archival Storage
Chapter 21: Digital Capture
Alternatives
Imaging Paths
Quality Parameters
Measuring Digital Resolution
Comparing Image Capture Alternatives
Scanner Assessments
Film Choices for Scanning
Comparing Final Print Quality
Negative Control
Chapter 22: Introduction to
Exposure
EVs
Reciprocity Failure
Contrast Control
Spectral Sensitivity
Filters
Lens Extension
Bellows Extension
Chapter 23: Development and Film
Processing
Film Processing in General
Developers and Water
Characteristic Curve, Contrast and Average
Gradient
Time, Temperature and Agitation
Normal, Contraction and
Expansion Development
Optional Processing Steps
Washing the Film
Testing for Permanence
Drying the Film
After-Treatment to the Rescue
Negative Storage
Chapter 24: Advanced
Development
Outline
Results
Chapter 25: Creating a
Standard
Reading Shadows and Highlights
Practical Boundaries
Speed Point
Average Gradient
Chapter 26: Customizing Film Speed and
Development
1. Quick and Easy
2. Fast and Practical
3. Elaborate and Precise
Chapter 27: Influence of Exposure and
Development
A Historic Study
The Case Study
Exposure Deviation
Development Deviation
Chapter 28: Exposure
Latitude
Controlling Latitude
Latitude and Image Quality
Chapter 29:
Pre-Exposure
Theory and Testing
Making Pre-Exposures
In Practice
Further Variations
Chapter
30: Applied Zone System
Local and Overall Contrast
Contrast Control Techniques Compared
From Negative Density Range to Paper
Grade
Final Thoughts about Successful Contrast
Control
Chapter
31: C41 Zone System
Faded Memories
Film Choice
C41 Processing
Agitation
Material Testing
Film Speed
Chapter
32: Quality Control
Simple Photographic Controls
Keep It Simple
All Change
Quality Testing with a Target
Exposure and Development Corrections
Exposure Correction
Development Correction
Process Control
Chapter
33: Unsharp Masking
How It Is Done
What a Difference
Why It Works
Planning a Mask
Chapter
34: Masking for Complete Control
Masking
Pin Registration
The Shadow Contrast Mask (SCIM)
The Highlight Mask
The Fog Mask
The Dodge Mask
The Inkjet Dodge Mask
Chapter
35: Digital Negatives for Contact Printing
Process Overview
Digital Image Preparation in Detail
Digital Negatives from Imagesetters
Contact Printing
About Halftones
Chapter
36: The Copy-Print Process
Process Overview
Process Optimization
Making a Transfer Function
Comparing with Other Processes
Final Thoughts
Advanced Print Control
Chapter
37: Fine-Tuning Print Exposure and Contrast
Print Exposure
Print Contrast
Chapter
38:Measuring Paper Contrast
Contrast Standards
Variable-Contrast (VC) Paper
Equipment and Test Procedure
Generating Your Data
Measuring Contrast
The Alternative Method
Chapter
39: Contrast Control with Color Enlargers
Test Procedure
Generating the Data
Calibration
Exposure Variations
Chapter
40: ensation for Contrast Change
Chapter
41: Basic Split-Grade Printing
VC Filter Techniques
The Value of Graphs
Convention, Contrast Changes Exposure
Split-Grade, Exposure Changes Contrast
Practical Considerations
Chapter
42: Advanced Split-Grade Printing
Additive Exposure
Kilfane Waterfall
Further Controls
Enhancing Shadows
Creating Midtone Definition
Adding Highlight Detail
Practical Considerations
Chapter
43: Print Flashing
Flashing Fixed-Grade Papers
Flashing Variable-Contrast Papers
Adding Highlight Detail
Flashing Equipment
Safelight Safety
Determining the Flash Exposure
Conclusions
Chapter
44: Paper Reciprocity Failure
Measuring Paper Reciprocity Failure
Chapter
45: Miscellaneous Material Characteristics
Chapter 46: Factorial
Development
Development Factor
Establishing a Development Factor
Compensating for Developer Activity
Chapter 47: Print
Bleaching
Liquid Light
Bleach, Toner and Archival Processing
Chapter 48: Print
Dry-Down
Practical Assessment
Gleaming Gem to Mud Brick
Highlights
Midtones
Shadows
On Assignment
Chapter 49: Above Malham
Cove
Keeping It Simple
Print Visualization
Printing
Chapter 50: Cedar
Falls
Chapter 51: Clapham
Bridge
Exposure
Processing and Printing
Chapter 52:
Corkscrews
Problems
Picture Setup
Metering Considerations
Print Visualization
Chapter 53: Portrait Studio
Lighting
Studio Lights
Three-Point Lighting
Chapter 54: Ingatestone
Hall
Nature or Nurture
Metering and Contrast
Development
Printing
Chapter 55:
Heybridge
Chapter 56:
Karen
Printing
Chapter 57: Light-Painted
Flowers
The Concept
The Tools
Taking the Photographs
Chapter 58:
Metalica
Chapter 59: Alternative
Processes
Chapter 60:
MonoLog
Image Processing
Wet Processing
Chapter 61: Parnham
Doorway
Processing
Chapter 62: Large-Format
Nudes
Chapter 63: Rape
Field
Chapter 64: St. Mary’s of
Buttsbury
Chapter 65:
Stonehenge
Film Exposure and Development
Printing Challenge
Putting It All Together
Chapter 66: Summer
Storm
Chapter 67: Toothpaste
Factory
Part 3: Odds and
Ends
Equipment and Facilities
Chapter 68: Image-Taking
Equipment
Cameras and Film Formats
Lenses, Shutters and Apertures
Lightmeters
Tripods, Heads and Plates
Flash Units May Harm Your Camera
Quality, Accuracy and Resolution
Chapter 69: Darkroom
Design
The Room
Light Proofing
Walls
Ventilation
Heating and Air-Conditioning
Safelights
White Lights
Dry Side and Storage
Wet Side and Plumbing
Cleanliness
Darkroom Safety
Chapter 70: How Safe Is Your
Safelight?
Paper Characteristics
Image Exposure
A Precise Test
Test Evaluation
The Coin Test
Chapter 71: Enlarger Light
Sources
Density Measurements
Callier Effect
Condenser versus Diffusion Enlarger
Tools, Tips and Tricks
Chapter 72: Sharpness in the
Darkroom
Enlarger Stability
Film Flatness
Enlarger Alignment
Enlarging Lens
Accurate Focusing
Depth of Field and Focus
Exposure Height and Exposure Correction
A Sharper Image
Chapter 73: Other Darkroom
Equipment
Film and Print Processing
Darkroom Timers and Meters
Negative Focus and Paper Support
Other Printing Tools
Chapter 74: Identification System for Film
Holders
The Binary System
Cutting the Holders
Chapter 75: How to Build and Use the Zone
Ruler
How to Make Your Own
How to Use It
Chapter 76: How to Build and Use a Zone
Dial
Reading the Lightmeter inZones
The Standard Zone Dial
Chapter 77: Make Your Own Shutter
Tester
Setup
Chapter 78: Make Your Own Test Strip
Printer
Localized Test Strips
Continuous Test Strips
How to Make Your Own
Chapter 79: Make Your Own Burning
Card
Silver Maple Leaf
How It Works
How to Make Your Own
Chapter 80: Exposure, Development and Printing
Records
Exposure Records
Development and Printing Records
Image Numbering System
Chapter 81: Making Prints from Paper
Negatives
Modern Materials and Equipment
Exposing the Paper Negative
Developing the Paper Negative
Printing the Paper Negative
Technical Background
Appendix
Technical Fundamentals
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Lens Aperture, Shutter Speed and Film Sensitivity in
Stops
Logarithms
Densities
Make Your Own Transfer Function
Tone Reproduction
The Rendering Intent
Creating the Transfer Function
Photographic Chemistry
Elements and Compounds
Types of Compounds
pH
Chemistry and Photography
Emulsion
Developer
Stop Bath
Fixer
Washing Aid
Toner
Basic Chemical Formulae
Tables and Templates
Glossary
Bibliography
General Photography
Camera Techniques
Art, Perception, Composition and Lighting
Monochrome Photography
Sensitometry and Zone System
Photographic Optics, Chemistry and Processing
General Printing
Specialist Printing
Digital and Hybrid Imaging
Archival Processing
Historic Papers
Internet Newsgroups and Specialist Interest Sites
Index
