The defining characteristic of a contact print is that the photographic result is made by exposing through the film negative or positive, onto a light sensitive material that is pressed tightly to the film.
In the dark, or under a safe light, an exposed and developed piece of photographic film is placed emulsion side down, against a piece of photographic paper. Light is briefly shone through the negative. Then, the paper is developed into a contact print. The image in the emulsion has been pressed as close as possible to the photosensitive paper. An exposure box device called a contact printer or a printing frame is sometimes used within a light-controlled space called a darkroom. Enlargers can also be used for this process
Contact Sheet Criteria
Series of negatives shows an attempt to explore the same person with different expressions, poses and props (optional). 2 marks each point for a total of 10 possible marks.
1. The contact sheet shows that there is a good variety of expressions and poses within the portrait “formula”.
2. Good exposure in photo taking,
3. The negatives are well developed,
4. Good exposure in the darkroom printing.
5. Negatives organized, no flaws, printing choices selected the photo paper is not ripped or torn.
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