Digital BW, The Print

I think it is always preferable to standardize your development.  The 
hard part is figuring out what standard to use.

I am not particularly advanced when it comes to scanning.  I am still 
trying to get through all the information out there about doing this, 
scanning as a positive, using RAW, etc.  It's sad that I haven't spent 
that much time on it yet, but it's the truth.

Therefore, I have built together my own methods.  I do try for the 
maximum tonality I can get, but there aren't many methods that will save 
shadow detail that is being minimized from underexposure _and_ 
highlights that are being blown from overdevelopment.  I can often use 
film/dev profiles in Vuescan to get more out of one end than I otherwise 
would have, allowing for a bit of "sloppy" technique, but I can't handle 
both.

Therefore, I usually err on the side of underdevelopment at first.  I 
lock in an EI that works for most of the profiles in Vuescan, then I 
extend development until I get a nice, full histogram.

That's my method.  Works for me so far.  Makes working in Photoshop 
easier.  I'm satisfied until I get through all the other info.

allan

Mark Savoia wrote:
> I would do it for the total tonal range available from the film/ 
> developer combination. Then make you judgement for contrast later in  
> your scan and in PhotoShop.
> Mark
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> On Jun 20, 2005, at 10:52 AM, peterzakos wrote:
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>>As a general rule, when developing B&W negs for both scanning and
>>traditional darkroom which paper grade (i.e. II or III) would it be
>>preferable to standardize my film development?  In other words,
>>should
>>I develop my negs for a lower or higher contrast?
>>Many thanks in advance to all who share their time and experiance in
>>answering my question.
>>Peter.
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