curves and film negatives

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Subject: curves and film negatives
From: Laura V <laura@lavatop.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:09:13 +0000
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I understand the process of using curves to decrease contrast when preparing digital negatives for gum prints...but how is curving done when film negatives are used, or is it done? And if it's not done, then why aren't the prints contrasty?

Thanks,
Laura

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