How Chriscrawfordphoto does it...

[NeeZee]

Thanks very much for the latest tutorial on BW conversion! Although I'm using Gimp and not Photoshop it was very useful - especially your explanation and parameters of the unsharp mask. Getting much closer now to the look I have in mind.

 

[whitecat]

Good tutorials, thanks.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

NeeZee and Whitecat, I'm glad my tutorials have been useful to you. I have many more planned!

 

[joeswe]

Happy New Year everyone and thank you, Chris, this is a very instructive and helpful tutorial.

 

[Keith]

I learnt something about unsharp mask today ... thanks Chris. 🙂

Actually as a self taught shooter it amazes me how much I have learnt here at RFF through general information from others ... and people like yourself.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

In this new video tutorial, I show you how to make color inkjet prints of your photos that match the image on your computer's screen.

http://youtu.be/qRkm8mU9h3o

 

[Out to Lunch]

Thanks Chris, the YouTube tutorials are very helpful.

 

[semilog]

Looking forward to sitting down with this, and a cup of coffee.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I have just made a new video tutorial explaining how to sharpen images and adjust contrast using unsharp masking in Photoshop and Lightroom.

http://youtu.be/jAT7t-GL9RU

 

[bwcolor]

Another great video. Thanks...

 

[robbeiflex]

Ronald,

I agree with you. I think some of it, like esoteric developing methods such as stand developing, represents the perpetual quest for a "Magic Bullet" some photographers spend a lifetime chasing.

Pushing is useful in some types of work, like photojournalism, where getting a shot is so important that you can sacrifice absolute quality (example, if the film you have isn't fast enough, you can push to 'get a picture' even if the picture sucks..its better than no picture).

Using old film is just tightfistedness. I know some people who do it genuinely don't have much money, but RFF is full of men who make more than 95% of the population of the USA or the EU, who own $30,000 worth of Leica gear, and then quibble over spending $6 a roll for film. Dumb, dumb, dumb.

I'm with you on both points Chris.

At this time of year the days in Europe are so short, and I consistently shoot everything at around ISO 800 for December and January. This has given me a good feeling for what I gain and lose with that 1 to 1.5 stop of pushing a 400 bid speed film. Sometimes I like the resulting look, and sometimes it is better than not getting the shot. That would actually be an interesting topic for a real discussion thread here, but I fear has too much internet lore baggage to be a useful exercise.

As for expired film, certainly! I'm one order of magnitude less in gear value and yet see the point you are making. Why bother trying to save on film when a roll plus DIY development is less than the cost of a pint / coffee / choose your poison? Penny wise, pound foolish, and probably still missed the shot!

Cheers,
Rob

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I just made a new video showing how I edit a photo in Adobe Lightroom, step-by-step from start to finish.

http://youtu.be/nCzbnrdOWVk

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

One of my favorite black and white film developers is PMK, a Pyrogallol based developer that gives incredible tonality, especially with foggy landscapes. It is a notoriously difficult developer to use, because of its tendency to cause streaks and spots on films if your developing technique is not correct.

In this new tutorial video, I demonstrate how to use PMK to get perfect results.

http://youtu.be/N_ffCsZ-WwE

 

[ashfaque]

Dear Chris,

Thanks again for your help. This PMK thingy might come in handy for me in the future. Been thinking of mixing my own Obsidian Aqua and then PMK (mid-term plan)

Bests,

Ashfaque

PS: I had no idea that you have a YouTube channel! .... subscribed

 

[Laviolette]

Thanks for the videos Chris, especially the PMK one! Very informative.

 

[ASA 32]

If you have not done so, you can help support Chris's fine work and donate here:

http://crawfordphotoschool.com

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

If you have not done so, you can help support Chris's fine work and donate here:

http://crawfordphotoschool.com

Thanks for the shout-out!

I am beginning a new series of video tutorials now. Here is the first of them:

Proper technique for measuring liquid chemicals

 

[Onemississipp]

Chris,
Thank you for sharing all you do, most of it is over my head at this point but I look forward to learning!

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Chris,
Thank you for sharing all you do, most of it is over my head at this point but I look forward to learning!

You're welcome. I've been having a lot of health issues lately, so I haven't added anything new in a while, but I am getting ready to do so.

Are there any techniques any of you would like to see me do tutorials on?

 

[rfaspen]

Health issue stink. I hope that all resolves Chris.

A few days ago I looked at some old material you posted about scanning. Couldn't help but think what a helpful RFF member that Chris guy is.