On 27 Nov 2003, at 14:38, Richard Kenward wrote:Perhaps you would have used milk to overcome the problem....we had to be resourceful then, still a good trick to use!
In message Thu, 27 Nov 2003, Tim Ainsworth writes
Hi Richard,
I'm intrigued! Not heard that one before. Admittedly not a digital issue, but I'd love to know!
Dear Tim
Apologies to the old hands here because I have mentioned this a couple of years ago but even in this digital world will bear repeating because getting it right in the camera is often better, easier, quicker, more intuitive and fun!
You need to be handy with an airbrush for this to be successful. The technique involves spraying a fine mist of milk where you have problem pickups on the surface of a product or you want to subtly blend an area or whatever you fancy. The technique also works with process black and white to give shape to edges that would otherwise tend to disappear into backgrounds etc. Get creative, get spraying...this is what airbrush work really is!
BTW the above technique is courtesy of Peter Parkinson the silverware expert of the 1970's. Thanks Peter your techniques were much appreciated. ...anyone know if he is still in the photography business?
Cheers
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