Short description
Describes the technique of traditional copper plate photogravure as would be practiced by visual artists using normally available facilities and materials. This book offers the history of the medium and reference to past alternative methods of practice.
Long description
Copper Plate Photogravure describes in comprehensive detail the technique of traditional copper plate photogravure as would be practised by visual artists using normally available facilities and materials. Attention is paid to step-by-step guidance through the many stages of the process. A detailed manual of technique, it also offers the history of the medium and reference to past alternative methods of practice Photogravure arguably remains one of the most satisfyingly beautiful image-making processes. The range of possibilities of ink colour and paper qualities is endless. The potential for hand work and alteration of the copper plate provides yet another realm of expressive variation. Besides the advantage of unlimited possibilities for interpretation of the image, the photogravure plate can be absolutely faithful to the original negative. The subject matter and the treatment is as variable and broad as photography itself Virtually abandoned in the latter half of the 20th century due its difficulty and expense, this book is an exploration of the process using currently available materials. Its purpose is to demystify and clarify what is ultimately a complex but altogether d
Review
Praise for the first edition: "If you're looking for the best source of knowledge and inspiration between two covers, you have only one choice: David Yewdall's 'Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound. Yewdall goes back and forth between step-by-step explanation of every part of the craft and reminisces on his career, all the while never forgetting the end product--the art." - Larry Blake, Mix Magazine "Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound" is a must-read for all students of sound, whether in film school, recording school or already working in the craft. More than that, it's a must-read for all students of film, and no doubt, a few directors and producers out there would benefit from a read." - Mix Magazine "I wish this book had been available when I was starting to make movies: there is probably no producer or director who will not benefit from David Yewdall's lucid and thoroughly practical explanation of creativity with sound, and the technical disciplines necessary to use sound as an art form." - Roger Corman, Concorde/New Horizons "The DGA should make this book required reading before their members could go out and work in the industry! This is the first time I have ever seen the subject presented in such a realistic and practical way that is written in a style that everyone can understand." - Jim Webb, Academy Award-winning Production Mixer and multi-channel expert "This is a book for ALL filmmakers, whether a budding 'in-the-trenches' sound editor or a producer/director who deigns to touch actual film. This book reveals HOW to achieve the creative soundtrack that the director reams of while actually saving money for the producer--and best of all, it's told in a witty, anecdotal style...A must read for both student filmmakers and the seasoned professional." - Richard Anderson, M.P.S.E. "The best book on the subject to date, hands down. Thanks Mr. Yewdall!" -Ken Trevenna, Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology
Table of contents
- A Brief History Making the Film Positive Sensitizing the Gelatin Tissue Preparing the Copper Exposing the Gelatin Tissue Adhering and Developing the Gelatin Tissue Preparing the Ferric Chloride Etching the Plate The Printing Process Alternative and Historic Methods and Materials Directions For The Home Manufacture Of Carbon Tissue For Photogravure Printing by Sandy Safety Considerations Making a Random-patterned Hard-dot Screen Testing for Correct Exposure with your Light System Flashing for Contrast Control Step Scale Density Chart Converting Specific Gravity to Baume Degrees The Chemistry of Etching with Iron(III) Chloride Exposure and Etch Form Printing Ink Tests Paper Chart for Photogravure Printing The Conventions for Editioning Prints Suppliers Reference Bibliography Illustration Credits and Contributors Glossary Index