Photographer Jonathan Bailey has written a two-part article on the split toning of prints.
"…split-tones refer to both warm and cold tones simultaneously present in an image. Whereas conventional toning (sepia, for example) will render a print a uniform chocolate brown color, split-toning typically yields shades of reds and blues – occasionally even greens and violets – and therein lies the difference. The effects may range from subtle to extravagant. Generally speaking, split-tones are the result of chemical toners used after normal processing and fixing…"
Part one, Background and Historical Antecedents, is from the from the December 2000/January 2001 Issue of Camera Arts.
Part two, Processes and Procedures, is from the February/March 2001 issue of Camera Arts.
Hi, I live in Peru and I’m looking for Ilford Multigrade IV paper, but I can’t find it even at http://www.ilford.com, what’s going on with Ilford darkroom support? Perhaps anybody knows about another site where I can find a catalogue of films and papers.
Thanks
Luis, Ilford have two web sites, which is confusing. Try here instead.