Black-and-White Darkroom: Printing Techniques

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Free Online Course: Black-and-White Darkroom: Printing Techniques provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Black-and-White Darkroom: Printing Techniques is taught by Konrad Eek.

Overview
  • Rediscover the creative options of analog photography as you learn the tools and techniques behind creating black-and-white prints in a darkroom.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome to printing
    • Why bother printing?
    • Touring the darkroom space
    1. Contrast Control and Filters
    • Paper, exposure, and contrast
    • Contact sheets
    • Single-filter test print
    • Single work print
    • Split-filter test print
    • Split-filter work print
    2. Refinements During Development
    • Making a cropping refinement
    • Making a refinement through dodging
    • Making a selective burn adjustment to the photo
    • Doing a gradient burn to create an adjustment similar to a levels adjustment
    • Creating a burn mask
    • Extending development time to get a highlight boost
    3. Other Darkroom and Printing Tips
    • Making sure the darkroom workspace is maintained
    • Additional papers and new things to explore