Large Format Photography Video Workshop Bundle
In the Large Format Photography Video Workshop Bundle, you get all three modules for a savings of $50. Each module is $125 each and the bundle is $325, for a $50 savings.
I have broken the Large Format Photography Video Workshop into three modules that align to the classic trilogy by Ansel Adams (The Camera, The Negative, The Print), but I have completely modernized all of the information in addition to focusing in on the most relevant so that you can get up and running quickly.
I walk you through everything you need to know in order to get started in large format photography in this three-module video workshop series. My focus is on practical application and I purposely avoid discussion of engineering principles and advanced mathematics.
You can review all three modules on my website at https://www.timlaytonfineart.com/largeformat
MODULE 1 - THE VIEW CAMERA
FOREWORD 2
1 - INTRODUCTION 4
- Workshop Access 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS 6
2 - VISUAL TOUR OF THE 4X5 VIEW CAMERA 9
- Most Common Types of View Cameras 9
3 - LARGE FORMAT LENSES 10
- Common Focal Lengths & Equivalents 10
- Tips On Choosing a Lens For Your Scene/Subject 12
- Shutter Overview 13
- Image Circle 14
- How to Check for Lens Coverage 15
- Maintenance 16
- Storage Tips 16
- Tip For Testing Shutter Speed Accuracy 17
- Lens Boards 18
- Lens Buying Tips 18
4 - FILM HOLDERS 20
- How To Load Film Holders 20
- How to Clean & Lubricate Film Holders 21
- Tips on Buying Used Film Holders 22
- Film Changing Tents 22
- Storing Large Format Film 23
- General Tips 23
5 - LARGE FORMAT ACCESSORIES 25
6 - CLOSEUP & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WITH LARGE FORMAT 32
- Quick Start Info 33
- Magnification 34
- Near Focus Limit 35
- Exposure Compensation 37
7 - LARGE FORMAT MOVEMENTS 41
- Introduction 42
- Film to Lens Distance 44
- Rise and Fall 45
- Shift 46
- Tilt & Swing 47
- Rear Standard Swings & Tilts 47
- Front Standard Swings & Tilts 49
- Axis vs. Base Tilts 50
- Asymmetrical Tilts 51
8 - QUICK REFERENCE CARDS 53
9 - TWO METHODS FOR MAKING SHARP PHOTOS 54
- Method 1 - Determine Optimum Aperture & Use Camera Movements 58
- Focus On The Far, Tilt To The Near 59
- Method 2 - Use Hyperfocal Distance 61
- Calculating Hyperfocal For Your Lens & Aperture 63
10 - IN THE FIELD - CLOSEUP & MACRO 65
11 - LARGE FORMAT MOVEMENTS CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS 66
- Perspective Control & Managing Parallel Lines 66
12 - 14 STEP LARGE FORMAT CHECKLIST 69
- EXPOSURE INDEX CARDS 72
13 - CONCLUSION & NEXT STEPS 73
MODULE 2 - THE NEGATIVE (METERING & DEVELOPING FILMS)
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
- Workshop Access
METERING STRATEGIES FOR LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHERS
- Black & White Negative Film
- Color Negative Film
- E-6 Color Positive Films
BLACK & WHITE FILM & DEVELOPER REVIEW
LARGE FORMAT B&W FILM DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
LARGE FORMAT SHEET FILM DEVELOPMENT IN TRAYS
B&W FILM TESTING
- Understanding Exposure Index (EI)
- The Zone System Summarized in a Paragraph
- Zone System & Sensitometery
STEP WEDGE SETUP, EXPOSURE, & DEVELOPMENT
- Step 1 – Prepare Step Wedge
- Step 2 – Meter & Expose Step Wedge
- Step 3 – Develop Step Wedge & Blank Film
- Step 4 - Evaluate Negative For Proper EI Rating
PROPER PROOF & DEVELOPMENT TIMES
- Step 5 - Determine Your Proper Proof Time
- Step 6 - Create Contact Print To Determine Normal Development (N)
- Step 7 - Establish Development Times for N+ and N-
COLOR FILM QUICK REFERENCE CARDS
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR THE B&W FILM TESTING?
Any B&W film developer of your choice (D-76, HC-110, XTOL, Pyro, Rodinal, etc.)
Stouffer 4x5 TP4x5-21 Step Wedge or something similar
Any B&W sheet film of your choice (e.g. Tri-X, T-Max, FP4+, HP5+, Delta, Fomapan, etc.)
Basic darkroom chemicals and paper to develop your negatives and contact proofs
Light source to create contact prints (any enlarger, or a DIY contact proofer)
MODULE 3 - THE PRINT
MAKING CONTACT PRINTS IN THE DARKROOM
- Selecting Your Light Source
- Using Variable Contrast Filters
- Establishing Your Standard Printing Time
- Making The Contact Print
SPLIT-GRADE DARKROOM PRINTING
- Overview of The Two Main Split-Grade Methods
- Making a Split-Grade Print Step-by-Step
- Archival Processing of Fiber Prints
- Selenium Toning
SCANNING LARGE FORMAT SHEET FILM
- Scanning Strategies
- Dry Scanning vs. Wet Mount (Fluid) Scanning Methods
- Scanning Best Practices & Tips
- Scanning B&W Negative Film Case Study on Epson V700/750/800/850
- Scanning C-41 Color Negative Film Case Study on Epson V700/750/800/850
- Scanning E-6 Color Positive Film Case Study on Epson V700/750/800/850
- Drum Scanning vs. Flatbed Scanning
PHOTOSHOP FOR ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHERS
- Overview
- Photoshop vs. Lightroom
- Importing into Adobe Camera RAW
- Master File Strategy
- Levels Adjustment
- Curves Adjustment
- Using Masking & Layers
- Using Gradients For Dodging & Burning
- Using the Advanced B&W Mode on Epson Printers
- Making a B&W Print
- Using ICC Profiles For Color Printing
- Making a Color Print
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION