Re: What is posterized color?

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Rolland Rainbow Elliott wrote:
> 
> I just read the following in a brochure about different photo classes:
> "This in tensive hands-on workshop in IR phtography will teach you how to
> .......print IR negatives in posterized color...."
> 
> My question is:  "What is printing IR negatives in posterized color?"  Sounds
> pretty interesting.  Has anybody done this?

Posterization is a result of printing where the print has relatively few tones, i.e.
there is not a smooth blending of tonal values.  If you can get a copy of "High
Contrast Images" by Elinor Stecker you will find an excellent chapter on the
subject.  You can use IR or "regular" panchromatic film.

george

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