Back To The Future
Taken in 2008, I have given this picture some ‘60s treatment using CS3 and Silver Efex Pro which simulates the characteristics of black and white film, and makes this sort of effect a breeze. My favourite film Kodak Tri-X, had a speed of 400 ASA (400 ISO in digital terms) but I used to rate it at 200 ASA (over exposing by 1 stop) to ensure clean highlights and help make a high contrast print in the darkroom.
Prints for glossy magazine reproduction were best printed a little ‘hard’ meaning contrasty, as they lost it slightly in reproduction. This style of printing gave a classic edge to ‘60s black and white photography and it can still be seen today in books of that period.. This is as close to how I would have printed from a negative of this picture, usually on Kodak grade 3 paper, grain and all!
“Technical Details:”
Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/250 sec at f/16
Flash: Bowens
Flash Mode: White Umbrella
Post Processing: Photoshop CS3 & Nik Software Silver Efex Pro
© 2008 John Hooton Photography
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Tara Sheffer-A...
Wooooooowwww!!!! This is just beautiful!!!!!! Excellent job!!! : )
John Hooton replied
Thank you Tara, I must stop living in the past LOL!
linifer
fantastic work!!! ;)
John Hooton replied
Thank you Linifer. I am quite pleased with this effect. Let’s hope I feel the same in a week! :-)
LjMaxx
I really like this grainy look. Her cheek bones are to die for. Great to read your artists notes as well John… Beautiful!
John Hooton replied
Thanks LJ. When enlarged on my screen to about 12×12 it looks very authentic.
Shelly Hiebert
This is absolutely awesome John! Fantastic work :)
John Hooton replied
Thanks Shelly. I have only just discovered this easy to use software that plugs in to Photoshop. I am very impressed how it can imitate different types of B/W film.
Elf Evans
Back to the future takes me back to my “Dark Room” days, thanks for the memories John!!!
John Hooton replied
Ahh… those fixer fumes and stained fingers!
Gilberte
Perfect Pro picture
John Hooton replied
Thank you Gilberte, it will do. ;-)
cammiecakes
AMAZING I really like the hair and makeup as well
John Hooton replied
Thank you kindly Cammiecakes and good luck in your future. :-))
cammiecakes
Thank you so much John and you as well.
Waleska Luker
Your work is Stunning! Did you know that we have a group called Hairstyles this image fits perfectly.
John Hooton replied
I didn’t know but I do now! Thanks for your comment and letting me know.
Waleska Luker