Are these prints "sprayed" on just like I'd get out of my bubble jet (only better quality)?
Not exactly. It works more like a color laser printer where the image is burned onto the paper and then a coating applied
I understand the film itself is specially designed for digital work. Is it still possible to get the old style B&W? Would you call it "analog" film?
That's a new one on me. I suppose they mean it has something in the process that makes it scan easier. Check with your local camera store. They should be able to recommend something if you tell them how you are going to do it.
I'm suspecting both Photoshop AND Walgreens want me to buy an upgrade to be able to resize.
Walgreens maybe. Photoshop definitely not. Resizing for the web is a basic function that is even in the software they give away when you buy a camera. Unless Walgreens is saving them in some proprietary format other than JPGs, you can resize. I am using some software I downloaded for free called Irfanview. You can get it here:
http://www.irfanview.com/
Open an image in that program then from the menu choose Image|resize/resample and then set the parameters as I described. My picture in Barbara's "how we see each other" thread was done using that program.
And just so I'm clear on this one, the negatives I have are what they are, I understand that, but in the printing process I CAN have them made lighter. Correct?
Correct, you can play with the time you have them under the enlarger lamp, and or in the chemicals to get different effects. That's half the fun, playing "What happens when I do this?"
That's half the fun, playing "What happens when I do this?"
Yes, I can already see there is almost an infinite number of variables that can affect the outcome of just one click of the shutter. Hmmm,,,(looking under couch cushions for change to buy chemicals and equipment.)
I just CAN'T seem to figure out how to resize on photoshop. Thanx for the link! I'll check it out.
he box the film is in says, "Do not process in black and white chemicals". That's what makes me question the whole process.
Ah. [light goes on] That actually has nothing to do with digital. The emulsion [the stuff on the film that gets exposed] is set up for C-41 color chemical process so that you can take them to the local Walgreens and get them developed. True B&W film like Kodak Tri-x [see the link on the page you posted] was what we always used. It uses a B&W specific process that uses D76 chemicals.
Over at the Leica Photography Forum there is a discussion related to what you are doing. Exposure to light is discussed along with a great little Daylight developing tank from Jobo.
Good read, thanks yet again!
You're welcome. This thread has made me nostalgic so I'm enjoying it as well. Now get back to work and post those pics
I see you're making progress.
"I love the smell of fixer in the morning. It smells like.. creativity!" -dr bob
I love it!!
I'll gladly give you $200 and a Kodak digicam for the leica branded paperweight.
Now how the $@&$% did I miss this?
Add a zero or two and we'll talk some more...