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I read a very nice article about masking (dodging) negative with retouching dyes made by Veronica Cass. I'm using variable graded paper and Veronica's dyes are mantioned in his artice are the best for controling a contrast of dodged area.
"With variable contrast papers we have the added benefit that yellow and magenta dyes will tend to slightly decrease or increase print contrast as well as effective negative density. Compared to variable contrast printing filters, the Veronica Cass dyes do not cause much contrast change because of their low color saturation, but can produce perhaps as much as a half–grade change up or down in some cases. The contrast change available is subtle but potentially useful. Use VC Ochre and Fawn Brown to add density while reducing contrast, and VC Mauve to add density while increasing contrast. Use Grayene for added density with no contrast change and Scarlet for more vigorous addition of density without a contrast change."
Are anyone use her dyes for dodging a negative?
Also, is it possible to find anywhere Veronica Cass dyes?
Thanks a lot, Bojan
I read a very nice article about masking (dodging) negative with retouching dyes made by Veronica Cass. I'm using variable graded paper and Veronica's dyes are mantioned in his artice are the best for controling a contrast of dodged area.
"With variable contrast papers we have the added benefit that yellow and magenta dyes will tend to slightly decrease or increase print contrast as well as effective negative density. Compared to variable contrast printing filters, the Veronica Cass dyes do not cause much contrast change because of their low color saturation, but can produce perhaps as much as a half–grade change up or down in some cases. The contrast change available is subtle but potentially useful. Use VC Ochre and Fawn Brown to add density while reducing contrast, and VC Mauve to add density while increasing contrast. Use Grayene for added density with no contrast change and Scarlet for more vigorous addition of density without a contrast change."
Are anyone use her dyes for dodging a negative?
Also, is it possible to find anywhere Veronica Cass dyes?
Thanks a lot, Bojan
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