Volume 2 of my book

OP
OP

Photo Engineer

Subscriber
Joined
Apr 19, 2005
Messages
29,018
Location
Rochester, NY
Format
Multi Format
For those who asked about the outline of the new book so far.... Here is what I have written down.

Introduction
Review of workshops and emulsions (student and teacher comments and reactions)
A little bit of history
An outline of data presentation
A short summary of making and finishing
Making (4 modern formulas with patent references where needed- more coming)
Finishing
Coating
Appendices

I'm up to about 70 pages with dozens of graphs, charts and photos. Of course this only means it will take me another year to finish it.. I went through 8 revs last time.

PE
 

Prof_Pixel

Member
Joined
Feb 17, 2012
Messages
1,917
Location
Penfield, NY
Format
35mm
Nick and I were talking about your next book. Nick said he'd do the photos and I'm willing to be the technical editor.

Fred
 

MattKing

Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Apr 24, 2005
Messages
52,890
Location
Delta, BC Canada
Format
Medium Format
OP
OP

Photo Engineer

Subscriber
Joined
Apr 19, 2005
Messages
29,018
Location
Rochester, NY
Format
Multi Format
Well, here I sit with hundreds of pages of notes and a draft outline. My wife hates it when I write. Paper everywhere.

Anyhow, here is the current trial outline. This is subject to change and your input will help.

Outline
1. Review last book with corrections (supplied to all owners of V 1 as well)
2. Outline method of presentation of formulas
3. Theory of finishing
4. Practice of finishing
5. Examples
6. Theory of making
7. Practice of making
8. Examples (5+ so far, planning on 10 or so - hard to get and hard to put in the right format)
9. Theory of coating
10. Practice of coating
11. Examples
12. Exposure and development

Appendices:
A: B&W film design with simple examples
B: Color film design
Reversal
Dye bleach
Chromogenic
Negative
Film
Paper
C: Direct Reversal emulsions
Reversal R
Reversal F
D: Instant

For presentation, I plan on using a spreadsheet format for showing the formula operations and for showing how to make up the solutions. A trial example is attached from my notes.

Comments appreciated.

PE
 

Attachments

  • solution make up page 2.jpg
    118.4 KB · Views: 250
  • spreadsheet of emulsion 2.jpg
    77.5 KB · Views: 261

ME Super

Member
Joined
Apr 17, 2011
Messages
1,479
Location
Central Illinois, USA
Format
Multi Format
Color film design. Awesome!! And several different types too.
 

Nodda Duma

Member
Joined
Jan 22, 2013
Messages
2,685
Location
Batesville, Arkansas
Format
Multi Format
PE, you mention a little bit of history above. I hope you have included some, in honor of the hard work of those who came before who may not otherwise leave a legacy.
 
OP
OP

Photo Engineer

Subscriber
Joined
Apr 19, 2005
Messages
29,018
Location
Rochester, NY
Format
Multi Format
So much was confidential that the only thing I feel confident writing about is my history and that of those around me. Also, I feel reluctant to name names.

Many do not want their names mentioned.

PE
 

Nodda Duma

Member
Joined
Jan 22, 2013
Messages
2,685
Location
Batesville, Arkansas
Format
Multi Format
Photo Engineer said:
So much was confidential that the only thing I feel confident writing about is my history and that of those around me. Also, I feel reluctant to name names.

Many do not want their names mentioned.

PE
Click to expand...

Makes perfect sense. It is the same in my field.

Regards,
Jason
 
OP
OP

Photo Engineer

Subscriber
Joined
Apr 19, 2005
Messages
29,018
Location
Rochester, NY
Format
Multi Format
Well, here I am still typing. I've had to revise several times as I was unhappy with the results.

So far, I have a cubic bromide, a t-grain and an ammonia digest using a new method.

I have several sensitizing options and some new bromide emulsions that are easy to make in the home darkroom, but have high speed. Nick and I are working on those and also methods for coating. He sent me examples last week and we are pleased with the results but have to get the contrast down a tad and increase the speed a tad.

Happy New Year.

PE
 

Wayne

Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2005
Messages
3,584
Location
USA
Format
Large Format
Thanks!! I hope I never need it but its awfully good to know it'll be there.
 

StephenT

Member
Joined
Jan 21, 2014
Messages
309
Location
Carolinas
Format
Multi Format
Please keep it up and thanks for your past, present, and future contributions to the science/art/craft.
 
OP
OP

Photo Engineer

Subscriber
Joined
Apr 19, 2005
Messages
29,018
Location
Rochester, NY
Format
Multi Format
At present I am too low in speed. Film speed is around 80 but should be around 200. I'll keep working on it.

PE
 
OP
OP

Photo Engineer

Subscriber
Joined
Apr 19, 2005
Messages
29,018
Location
Rochester, NY
Format
Multi Format
Revised Outline as of today! Just FYI


Tentative outline

1. Review last book with corrections (supplied to all owners of V 1 as well)
2. Outline method of presentation of formulas
3. Theory of finishing
4. Theory of making
5. Practice of making
Examples of low, medium and high cost equipment.
6. Examples (5+ so far, planning on 10 or so)
X-Ray emulsion
Core shell high speed emulsion
Cubic Br/I
111 face Cl/I
All purpose Bromide emulsion.
7. Practice of finishing
8. Example
9. Theory of coating
10. Practice of coating
Examples of low, medium and high cost equipment
11. Examples
12. Exposure and development

Appendices:
A B&W film design with simple examples
B Color film design
Reversal
Dye bleach
Chromogenic
Negative
Film
Paper

C Direct Reversal emulsions
Reversal R
Reversal F

D Instant
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Menu
Log in
Register
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn more…