Many
moons have passed, Kimosabe, since I wrote on my negs but, when I assisted Mel
Dixon (1973) and for my 20 year incarnation as an advertising and fashion
photographer I labeled my negs in the clear area on the base side with a
rapidograph using India ink. I have no idea about the archivality of such
a practice but the negs seem fine 20 years later.
HOLIDAY
CHEERS FROM BARBADOS!
BOB
From: david drake
[mailto:daviddrakephoto@sympatico.ca]
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006
9:11 AM
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Subject: labeling on negative film
base
hello
I have been experimenting with titling my VDB prints by labeling
directly on to the film base of a negative (below the image) so as the title
appears as paper white on the print border. A regular sharpie does not produce
enough density on clear acetate to be effective. Anyone have any ideas as to
what might work?
www.daviddrakephotography.com