Re: [photo-3d] Re: Vectograph Primer

[Herbert C Maxey <bmaxey1@xxxxxxxx>]

>>Matrix film is used in several alternative processes (historical
>>methods of printing), including dye transfer (color printing from
>>separation negatives).  Ctein has written articles on dye transfer in
>>Photo Techniques USA.  At one point the magazine offered original
>>Ctein dye transfer prints as part of its Collector Print Series.
>>Three strip Technicolor was related to dye transfer.

I know all this. To be historically accurate, though .... Technicolor was
related to the Eastman Wash Off Relief Printing Process. DT Came later,
although very similar in process and procedures. A minor point, but what
the heck.

>> A good online source of information is the
>>alt-photo-process mailing list.  The archives can be found at
>>URL:http://members.nbci.com/altphotoprc/>.

Been there, done that. Lots of mis-information and list is filled with
people who do not want to be told they are inaccurate. Was a member, now
I am not. But you are correct, it is a source of information.

>>Some time after Kodak stopped making matrix film there was talk of an
>>individual who was going to start making it and selling it himself.
>>Perhaps The Dye Transfer Company is this person (although I believe he
>>was in New Hampshire).  The other possibility is that The Dye Transfer
>>Company is reselling matrix film made by Kodak as a special order.
>>Kodak will make anythng for you, but the miniums are pretty high
>>(which would explain The Dye Transfer Company's minimums).

There is an individual I am aware of that makes his own Matrix Film, and
he  posted his formulas and procedures on the net - can't remember the
URL off the top of my head. Then there is the Dye Transfer Company who
manufacturers the material, Tanning Developers, Mordant, Dyes and Paper.
Expensive to be sure, but no better color process.

Kodak does not make this for them - they are the manufacturers. As for
Kodak making film on a special order - do not be to sure. Lots of DT
Printers were angry about the demise of Eastman products and some tried
to have this made on a special order. Kodak was not interested in the
least. As I recall, they would have easily met Kodak's requirements for a
production run, but Kodak would not accommodate them.

Cheers - Bob