طريقة العمل وتكنيك التحميض والطبع والتكبير .. كتاب فن التحميض والطبع والتكبير

Chapter two

Method of work and technique of acidification, printing and enlargement

In this section, we will explain how to carry out the different acidification operations, ie how to use the devices, tools, sensitive papers and chemicals previously mentioned.

Since it is easier to gain habits than to break them, it is necessary to learn the right habits from the very beginning. Therefore, we will mention some general rules that must be learned and followed.

1- Do not try to save on chemicals: these are relatively cheap. Trying to use it more than necessary may spoil an important photo or movie that you cannot repeat.

2- Buy only guaranteed products from a trusted seller. And always make sure that the effect of these products has not expired yet, and that they were well preserved.

3- Cleanliness at all stages of photography: the cleanliness of the camera lens and filters ensures sharp images. And cleanliness inside the camera ensures that the film is not scratched. A clean acid tray will ensure a good negative. And the cleanliness of the magnifier and the negative ensures that you have a paper image that does not need repair or frills.

4 - System: Always try to put everything you need at your fingertips and in the same place always, and do the same operations every time in the same way that you previously obtained good results from, that is, create a special routine for yourself and stick to it.

E- There are two methods of acidification: one of them depends on observation and your experience whether acidification is complete or not. The other is scientific based on measuring exposure, time and temperature. With the latter, you can obtain identical results, unlike the first, and the latter is the method that I recommend.

6- Experiments: It is your way to progress and develop your hobby, but these experiments do not begin until after you reach a high level in your routine work method. perfect. Experiments have a general rule that is fixing all variables and changing only one factor more than one factor at the same time, it will not lead you to any result.


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