Film, Darkroom & Historic Processes
7 terms
Panchromatic Emulsion
Film, Darkroom & Historic Processes
nm
A black and white emulsion sensitised to all visible wavelengths, rendering colours as plausible grey tones.
Paper Grade
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grade (0-5)
A number describing the contrast of a graded photographic paper, from soft grade 0 to very hard grade 5.
Photogram
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An image made by placing objects directly on photographic paper and exposing it to light, without a camera.
Photographic Paper
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g/m²
Paper coated with a light-sensitive emulsion, used to make prints from negatives.
Platinum Print
Film, Darkroom & Historic Processes
A contact printing process using platinum or palladium salts, giving an exceptionally long tonal scale and great permanence.
Pull Processing
Film, Darkroom & Historic Processes
stops
Rating a film below its nominal speed and shortening development to compensate.
Push Processing
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stops
Rating a film above its nominal speed and extending development to compensate.