This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: ca09005901
Title: A Practical Manual of the Collodion Process, Giving in Detail a Method For Producing Positive and Negative Pictures on Glass and Paper.
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas produced from files generously
provided on The Internet Archive. All resultant materials
are placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "A Practical Manual of the Collodion Process" by S. D. Humphrey is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for photographers, particularly those interested in the collodion process, a revolutionary method for producing photographic images on glass and paper. It presents detailed instructions on various techniques, including the creation of ambrotypes, as well as discussions on photographic chemistry. The opening of the manual provides context on the journal from which it has emerged, emphasizing its value in the field of photographic arts and its role as a reliable resource for practitioners and enthusiasts alike. Humphrey introduces the collodion process, highlighting its significance in creating positive and negative images while addressing the importance of understanding light and its properties. This section includes essential foundational knowledge such as the behavior of light through prisms and the mechanics of camera operation, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the photographic techniques that follow. Overall, the beginning establishes a clear intention to assist photographers in mastering the collodion method through practical guidance and informed chemistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Humphrey, S. D. (Samuel Dwight), 1823-1883
EBook No.: 63517
Published: Oct 21, 2020
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Photography
Subject: Ambrotype
LoCC: Technology: Photography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: ca09005901
Title: A Practical Manual of the Collodion Process, Giving in Detail a Method For Producing Positive and Negative Pictures on Glass and Paper.
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas produced from files generously
provided on The Internet Archive. All resultant materials
are placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "A Practical Manual of the Collodion Process" by S. D. Humphrey is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for photographers, particularly those interested in the collodion process, a revolutionary method for producing photographic images on glass and paper. It presents detailed instructions on various techniques, including the creation of ambrotypes, as well as discussions on photographic chemistry. The opening of the manual provides context on the journal from which it has emerged, emphasizing its value in the field of photographic arts and its role as a reliable resource for practitioners and enthusiasts alike. Humphrey introduces the collodion process, highlighting its significance in creating positive and negative images while addressing the importance of understanding light and its properties. This section includes essential foundational knowledge such as the behavior of light through prisms and the mechanics of camera operation, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the photographic techniques that follow. Overall, the beginning establishes a clear intention to assist photographers in mastering the collodion method through practical guidance and informed chemistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Humphrey, S. D. (Samuel Dwight), 1823-1883
EBook No.: 63517
Published: Oct 21, 2020
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Photography
Subject: Ambrotype
LoCC: Technology: Photography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.