P3D Filters

[Bob_Maxey@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

>>Anyway, myquestion is about what filters are useful for b & w and what
each type
>>does. I understand that both yellow and red filters tend to darken skies
>>and accentuate clouds. How about the old orange "color correction"
>>filters? I would guess that they might also be useful. Advice
>>appreciated.

Linda... I suggest a basic filter reference. Kodak used to have a
photoguide just for their filters. This was a large format booklet and
covered most filters in their general Wrattin and scientific filter product
group. It is a great reference. As for B/W filters, you should have a
yellow filter, a red and a polarizer - difficult for stereo, but you could
rig up something. Green and orange are useful, but it depends on the effect
you are going after. The reference is also good if you are looking for
special filters for special situations.

I always use a K2 to balance out black and white tones. A K2 is used by
Aerial Photographjers to help cut haze. Red will darken a sky and combined
with a polarizer, the sky can turn black. This is particularly effective
when there are clouds in the sky. Remember that the color of the filter
will lighten up the same colors in the scene. Objects that are red can turn
white if a red filter is used.

Make sure the color filter you select will not remove something from the
scene. I once processed some film for a friend who photographed his antique
delivery truck that was painted white. His logo was in red but almost
disappeared from the photograph because he used a red filter to darken the
sky.

Your best bet is a good reference on filters - it will help.

RM