Amateur Photographer  |  12th January 2019
GET THE FILM LOOK
Why is the appeal of Black & White photography so enduring? Perhaps it’s
because a monochrome treatment lends our photos a nostalgic, timeless feel that’s difficult to achieve in this pristine, high-resolution digital age. It creates an aesthetic link to an earlier time and a rich heritage of film
photography. Or maybe it’s because the absence of colour can draw attention to other things, like the stark shape of a building or the texture of a person’s skin. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that, as a 4 Topaz B&W Effects As the name suggests, this plug-in offers a useful array of black & white toning effects, many of which replicate traditional chemical processes and techniques such as cyanotype and pinhole. Like the other apps mentioned here, you can download a free trial and experiment before you buy.
5 DxO Filmpack
For a genuine film look, this set of presets
emulates the tonality and contrast of most
famous film stocks, as well as grain structure.
The boffins at DxO laboriously analysed film
stocks to come up with these presets. There
are also options to fine-tune the conversion,
including excellent contrast controls.
medium, Black & White photography is as
strong today as it’s ever been. This week we show you how to transform your digital images into Black &
White analog classics by using simple tools.
James Paterson gives you a masterclass.
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