Training

We work on site or remotely to train individuals and small groups on lab and darkroom operations. Many benefit from focused time and the ability to ask questions and test their learning as progress is made.

Troubleshooting Roller Transport Processors

• identifying sources of print imperfections
• tracking measurable variables for consistent operation
• general electronic and mechanical design principles

Practical Color Reproduction

• input, output and "device independent" color spaces
• color transformations, ICC rendering intents
• colorimetry vs appearance
• talking about color (scientific, layman and printers languages)

Understanding RA-4 color printing

• general subtractive color theory
• modern color materials
• fogging, masking and other methods of image manipulation

Dip and dunk processing elements

• running a replenished chemical system
• understanding gas burst agitation
• general electronic and mechanical design principles
• quality control

Sensitometry and process control

• introducion to terms
• spectral attributes
• DlogE curves / pushing film
• processing variables