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This special
three-day workshop offers participants an opportunity to combine state of
the art digital technology with traditional darkroom techniques. Students
will learn how to utilize a desktop Epson printer to create high-quality
negatives for making traditional platinum prints.
Instructors:
R. Mac Holbert is the co-founder of Nash Editions, widely regarded as the
finest digital printmaking facility in the world. Mac teaches workshops
around the world including the International Center for Photography in New
York, Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Aspen, CO and the Santa Fe Workshops in
Santa Fe, NM. He will illustrate the steps and workflow he follows in the
creation of digital negatives. The tips and techniques he teaches will also
apply to basic optimization of digital photographs for inkjet output.
Kim Weston is an accomplished fine-art photographer and teacher with over
thirty years of experience. Kim will lead the
class through the simple
techniques for platinum printing.
Covering such topics as: hand
coating, contrast control, film exposure and development for platinum
printing, paper choices, choosing UV light sources and final print
presentation.
Requirements for
class enrollment.
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A working
knowledge of Adobe Photoshop / Elements is crucial.
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A laptop
computer with Adobe Photoshop / Elements is highly recommended.
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Digital images
should be:
at least 8” x 10” @ 300 DPI
Photoshop or TIFF format
RGB or Greyscale.
Work in adjustment layers or bring the original capture or scan.
If the image is scanned make sure hardware sharpening is turned OFF.
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Bring
traditional film negatives up to 4x5 inches
or digital prints as “aim” prints
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Scanning is time
intensive – time better spent learning optimization techniques so plan to
bring several digital images to work on. Color images can be used.
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Please direct any and all questions or concerns regarding the digital
aspects of the class to R. Mac Holbert. He can be reached at
mach48@mac.com
Please include
subject line “Pixels2Platinum”.
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What's
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2
internationally renowned instructors;
Kim Weston and R. Mac Holbert
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Make you
own digital negatives
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Print your
negatives in Platinum
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All equipment and
chemistry needed for
making negatives and printing
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Lectures
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Demonstrations
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View Weston Family Photography
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Saturday Night Dinner at Wildcat Hill
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Guest Artist Speaker
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Other things
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The workshop is held at Wildcat Hill in
Carmel Highlands, CA.
The former home of Edward Weston.
Register early space is limited to 8
students.
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Workshop Registration |
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Price: $1000 per
person
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$400 deposit required
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Lodging not included |
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