 Craig W. Baal |
Printing Technique Some of the photos I have seen from my favorite photographers have a rough, jagged and almost transparent border around the frame when printed. I am unable to duplicate this cool looking "frame" in the prints I create in my darkroom. Most pros crop the edge of their photos with the easel creating a smooth edge, but I really like the framing effect that the rough edge gives. I assume this effect is created by either the negative carrier or more likely, the easel which is somehow modified. No one seems to give this tip out and my photography instructor is too "old school" to show me cool tricks like this and takes off points if we leave edges on our photos. If you know how this is done please let me in on the secret. Thanks!
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Chris Maddox |
Craig - I hope this will help... Adobe Photoshop has a photographic edges filter that is really cool. Of course this will only work if you're working with a computer, too.
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BetterPhoto Member |
I presume you are referring to a ragged "black" border for the prints. To achieve this effect, you need to enlarge the opening in your negative carrier so that some of the clear film base around the image can reach the paper. Use a fine toothed metal file to slightly enlarge the opening. Make sure that the edges are smooth so as to not scratch your negatives and cover the exposed bare metal with a flat black marker. The only limitation to this technique is that you must print full frame as any cropping will loose the edge. Good luck.
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