Re: QUESTIONS for Dave R,. Re: registering paper negatives

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From: Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Date: 02/05/01-02:10:02 PM Z


On Mon, 5 Feb 2001, Dave Rose wrote:

> > The light goes through the polyester?
>
> + Yes, the polyester is "Kleerbase" brand. It's used in the printing trade,
> and as the name suggests, is clear and transmits light.

And optically pure? Have you tried, for instance, a resolution test
through it? Or a distortion test? (If it is, I want some. Any special
thickness?)

> + B&W original
> 1. Contact print the negative onto another sheet of 4x5, to create an
> interpositive.
> 2. Enlarge onto lith film, to the size desired.
> Color transparency original
> 1. Create a highlight mask, register it with the chrome, and then make a
> contrast mask.
> 2. Enlarge the masked chrome onto lith film, to the size desired.
> Note: with a very low-contrast chrome, it's sometimes possible to skip step
> 1.

And the color separations?

best,

Judy


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