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The first evening of the workshop well get to know each other, show some prints and establish a baseline we can work from.
We will begin each of the first two mornings in the field shooting three different contrast challenges, normal contrast negatives will be exposed along with scenes of extreme low contrast and extreme high contrast, the latter two challenges not commonly thought able to yield printable results.
The extreme contrast challenges will be the proving ground for Steves Pyro workflow. You will learn the characteristics of both Pyrogallol and Pyrocatechin based formulas. Why one is superior in almost every aspect relative to sheet film and why it is so important for roll film users. Film will be processed these first two mornings
Steves philosophy is sharing the fundamentals of why certain techniques work so that students truly can adapt his principles to their own individual workflow. Steves approach to teaching is laid back and non-demanding but at the same time every minute of each day is aimed at gaining knowledge and advancing each students technique.
Semi Stand & Reduced Agitation techniques will be demonstrated using side-by-side comparisons with traditional film processing methods. Prior to the discovery of this technique altering the films Characteristic Curve was not possible with Wet Process forms of film development. When Steves negative making principles are combined with Reduced Agitation techniques in concert with Split Contrast Printing techniques, Silver prints of extraordinary quality and range result. Steves methodology combines selective contrast altering capabilities in concert with traditional wet process materials yielding a true process philosophy not commonly taught in todays analog world.
The final two & half days of the week will be spent learning to Split Contrast print using multi-contrast papers. Little known techniques used prior to MC papers are combined with Split Contrast Printing techniques yielding controls for Silver printers never before possible. The final morning of the workshop will be spent Toning for permanence including a demonstration of Split toning, an elusive technique but when mastered extraordinary prints of subtle color and increased permanence result.
Steve Sherman has taught Wet Process Workshops throughout the United States and Canada for 25 years. Sherman was the photographer back in 2003 that perfected the modern day Semi-Stand method of processing film. Since that discovery the Reduced Agitation technique has provided film photographers around the world with contrast control never before possible.
Steve has enjoyed one man shows in both the United States and Canada. His photographs are in University Archives and in private collections throughout North America. He is represented by galleries in Kentucky and Toronto, Canada.
Workshops in Montana
7079 Hwy 83 N
Condon Montana 59826
406-754-2891
formulary@blackfoot.net
www.workshopsinmt.com
We will begin each of the first two mornings in the field shooting three different contrast challenges, normal contrast negatives will be exposed along with scenes of extreme low contrast and extreme high contrast, the latter two challenges not commonly thought able to yield printable results.
The extreme contrast challenges will be the proving ground for Steves Pyro workflow. You will learn the characteristics of both Pyrogallol and Pyrocatechin based formulas. Why one is superior in almost every aspect relative to sheet film and why it is so important for roll film users. Film will be processed these first two mornings
Steves philosophy is sharing the fundamentals of why certain techniques work so that students truly can adapt his principles to their own individual workflow. Steves approach to teaching is laid back and non-demanding but at the same time every minute of each day is aimed at gaining knowledge and advancing each students technique.
Semi Stand & Reduced Agitation techniques will be demonstrated using side-by-side comparisons with traditional film processing methods. Prior to the discovery of this technique altering the films Characteristic Curve was not possible with Wet Process forms of film development. When Steves negative making principles are combined with Reduced Agitation techniques in concert with Split Contrast Printing techniques, Silver prints of extraordinary quality and range result. Steves methodology combines selective contrast altering capabilities in concert with traditional wet process materials yielding a true process philosophy not commonly taught in todays analog world.
The final two & half days of the week will be spent learning to Split Contrast print using multi-contrast papers. Little known techniques used prior to MC papers are combined with Split Contrast Printing techniques yielding controls for Silver printers never before possible. The final morning of the workshop will be spent Toning for permanence including a demonstration of Split toning, an elusive technique but when mastered extraordinary prints of subtle color and increased permanence result.
Steve Sherman has taught Wet Process Workshops throughout the United States and Canada for 25 years. Sherman was the photographer back in 2003 that perfected the modern day Semi-Stand method of processing film. Since that discovery the Reduced Agitation technique has provided film photographers around the world with contrast control never before possible.
Steve has enjoyed one man shows in both the United States and Canada. His photographs are in University Archives and in private collections throughout North America. He is represented by galleries in Kentucky and Toronto, Canada.
Workshops in Montana
7079 Hwy 83 N
Condon Montana 59826
406-754-2891
formulary@blackfoot.net
www.workshopsinmt.com
