Scanning Film, the alternative process

[@DJPixelList]

Couldn't agree more, re printing. It's just a different way of producing prints. My computer printing is perfect for me. Digital photography saved my photography hobby, having moved back to the UK from another continent. I had no room in my new house here for a darkroom, so I had to stop printing. Taking images on film is all ok, but not being able to print those images, to me, made it all seem non-worthwhile. I guess I was spoilt overseas with my facilities. However, I owe digital everything now. Another great video, like all the rest of your output. Best wishes..David.

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

I enjoyed your process, and appreciate the lovely portrait very much.

[@dinomarcantonioaia8921]

This is perhaps the best video I’ve seen on processing photos. Opened my eyes. Thank you so much.

[@twwtb]

A good pet, be it dog, cat or whatever, is a lovely thing. We get a lot of joy and entertainment from our cats.

[@neilpiper9889]

Get your negatives correct. I expose Tri x at 320 and develop in 1 to 50 Rodinal for 9 minutes. And then stick to it. Don't keep changing films and devevpemrnt then you will get consistent results I use a fine brush and fotpake liguid.

[@stephenscott2802]

Many thanks Martin for giving us such a clear insight into your process. Your black and white conversions very impressive indeed. You have a unique vision, both at the taking stage and when processing your images.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you very much, glad you pick up some tips , it’s as complicated as you want it to be or as simple

[@frankzappa3834]

Such a cute pup! Great video as always. Much appreciated from the US!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you

[@tommorgan3125]

Very enjoyable video, Martin, and many enjoyable years with the new dog.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you Tom

[@alanhuntley55]

Great video, Martin! Always enjoy these workflow style videos revealing the thought process of another photographer.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome, thanks

[@robertgordon6362]

Excellent.

[@ML-rm3vk]

sir terrific video lovely sweet dog.

[@ducatitastic]

Fabulous video Martin, I've learnt so much, thank you for sharing.

[@martinhensonphotography]

No problem, your welcome, thanks for commenting

[@Kasado69]

Thank you Martin. I'm coming back to analogic photography and your explanations about hibrid procedure is really helpfull

[@martinhensonphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks

[@lensman5762]

It is very interesting to know how other photographers approach the subject of contrast adjustment for printing. Yours is very different to mine, as I do most of the adjustments in LR and Silver Efex Pro. Thanks for sharing.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Variety is the spice of life, many ways to get the same or near result's, once again thanks

[@hawkforce3109]

nicely done!

[@kiddeq]

Thank you. Martin, for sharing your process. Exactly what I was looking for to improve my own work flow.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome

[@iaincphotography6051]

Superb and very interesting the way you worked on the Contrast. I had an email this morning informing me that you are doing a talk with the Ripon club in September, pleased me no end, not just because you're turning up but because now I know they do listen to me at times whoopeee. See you in September.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks, first I know of doing a talk at Ripon, are you confusing me with some else Ian

[@iaincphotography6051]

@@martinhensonphotography Well that's clever, just checked and yes it's your name, I will email them. 27th of September.

[@martinhensonphotography]

@@iaincphotography6051 I will have to check my emails, it could be an online talk, been so much going on lately could have slipped through the net, yes please email them, thanks Ian

[@iaincphotography6051]

@@martinhensonphotography Did they get in touch?

[@martinhensonphotography]

@@iaincphotography6051 Hi Ian, yes they have, apparently they spoke to me ages ago but did not confirm it, so It totally slipped my mind thinking it as not going ahead, so I would not be able to attend that evening and agreed to do it via zoom

[@hughsydney2620]

beautiful beautiful photo 👍

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you

[@mickcookson8009]

Nice video Martin, I have been considering the Nik collection, I might indulge in them now seeing your process, get well soon mate.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Try the Contrast Grading process I do, simple but very effective way of editing BW images in both film or digital, thanks

[@anthonytvanech5293]

Question; Is Rodinol a stain producing developer? And, what would the benefit of not washing the stain off with a acid fix be? Would it help enhance range of toes in the final print?

[@martinhensonphotography]

Rodinol is not a staining developer, the benefits that the stain gives is providing a certain density in the highlights and making them easier to print

[@russellyoung2852]

Spot on.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Cheers Russel

[@Dahrenhorst]

I never liked the chemical side of photography. I still develop the films myself, but I also switched to scanning and printing instead of enlarging and developing to create the prints. I also hate retouching, it's tedious and time consuming. So I'm very, very meticulous and thorough to clean up a negative before I scan it. In my eyes, this work is not that annoying as removing specs on the computer, and in the end much faster and easier. I rarely get away with actually no specs at all, but usually I can count them on the fingers of one hand. Additionally, I am one of those photographers who are trying to create a perfect picture when pressing the shutter. I usually don't invest a lot of time in reworking a picture at the computer. Both pictures you showcased I would have culled in my curating process, since they were severely lacking in exposure and contrast. I wouldn't have invested time to rescue they at my computer, because I rather use the camera than the computer to create pictures.

[@edward9840]

Nice video Martin. What do you use to scan your negatives? Thanks.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks, for LF, Epson v800, for all other formats the Nikon 9000ed scanner

[@PeteMP3]

Hi Martin. Is there an advantage to using Viveza2 rather than the Photoshop brightness and contrast sliders with a mask?

[@martinhensonphotography]

To be honest I not tried the PS controls you mention, I would say yes as long as you working with a mask , thanks

[@brineb58]

I dislike matt paper in the darkroom ... looks amazing when wet, but dull when dry!!!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you

[@lensman5762]

The best paper that I ever used was the now lamented Kodak Elite. Absolutely out of this world with a price and weight to match. The luster surface was mesmerising to say the least, particularly when I used to tone it an a very dilute solution of Kodak Selenium toner mixed with some Hypo Clearing Agent @ 24C, velvety slightly cool blacks and superb neutral highlights. I print with an Epson 3880 and Hahnemuhle papers these days, but I tell you that they have no where near the depth of tone that I could produce with Elite all those years back. Kodak discontinued the paper due to cost of production. For now the 3880 will have to do. I, like you have never been impressed by matt paper either in the darkroom nor in an inkjet printing process.

[@martinhensonphotography]

@@lensman5762 I agree that the DR process on satin or gloss papers are superior than inkjet, however, not on matt papers, (that's of course if you like them) , Its early days in the printer technology, I predict in ten years the improvement will get us very close to DR quality from the printers hopefully continues tone on different printer heads, as you say for now we have to manage with what we have, either way still love to see a print emerge from the DR tray and from the printer, thanks for taking time to comment

[@terrywbreedlove]

I have to disagree 100% . I Have been to so many fine art galleries and the Darkroom Prints are just simply better. The way inkjets lay ink on top of the paper just doesn't compare to a fine black and white silver gelatin prints.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your probably right, but this is about a different way to the print, mixing old and new process together, not everyone has the room or access to a DR, at least this way it does help keep film alive, thanks

[@terrywbreedlove]

@@martinhensonphotography Yes it is all good i shoot film and work in the darkroom. But i also shoot digital. I shoot 4x5 and Hasselblad 6x6 and 35mm as well as Olympus digital for wildlife. So i do support it all. But i don’t scan much at all that will change a little this year because I do want to shoot some color.