Focal Press - Platinum and Palladium Printing - Softcover Book by Dick Arentz, ISBN: 0240803779

Platinum and palladium printing is one of the easiest of the non-silver processes to learn but it also offers a number of variations, which the photographer can closely control. Platinum printing encompasses three basic phases which are somewhat under the control the photographer: sensitometry, chemistry and mechanics.

This unique book is the only thoroughly comprehensive work on platinum and palladium printing. This exciting method of print-making is explained with an emphasis on technical control not only to manage the cost of materials but also to teach the reader to optimize the variations possible with this process.

Photographers interested in learning or improving upon this process will find this book an indispensable resource and reference guide.

Contents: Platinum and Palladium, Setting up a Laboratory, The Negative, Chemicals, Paper, The Process Part One: The First Print, The Process Part Two: Calibration, The Process Part Three: The Platinum and Palladium Print,, Advanced Technique, Problems, Advanced Sensitometry: Analyzing the Film and Paper Curves, Drawing Your Own Curves, The Speed Tracker, Appendix, Sources, Bibliography.

184 Pages