Poramit Thantapalit

Dec. 11, 2017. My fifth digital negative for cyanotype workshop at 92Y part of the cyanotype class by Karen Lindsay. 

Check out Cyanotype workshop and course in NYC
​Alternative Processes in Printmaking by Karen Lindsay at New York School of the Arts
New York Schol of the Arts
315 E 62nd Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10065
(646) 880-9050
info@newyorkschoolofthearts.org

Introduction to Cyanotype by Karen Lindsay at 92Y
92Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212.415.5500

Alternative Photography Workshop at Penumbra Foundation
Penumbra Foundation   
36 E 30th St, New York NY 10016   
917-288–0343   
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(Updated Feb. 11, 2017) For students who attended the workshop, I make a list of some info and links you may want to review. If you have any question. Please leave your message at the bottom or contact me via email

1. Cyanotype and Van Dyke curve setting for download (see page 12 cyanotype curve and adjustment on 102 book, see 4A section on page 4 in the 101 book)

2. I know some students do not have photoshop software. I find the safe website for freedownload. This is a Photoshop CS2 free download I already test and working...no spam or virus. It is very old software. It will not work with latest OS computer.

or buy the creative cloud service at adobe.com $9.99/mo for individual Photoshop CC and Lightroom
https://creative.adobe.com/plans?single_app=photoshop&promoid=65FN7XFX&mv=other

or buy photoshop element for $100 http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/features.html


3. Where to buy the materials: (see page 18 Materials section on Digital Negative 102 book)

• Pictorico transparency film
• Vellum paper
• tracing paper
• Inkjet printer
• Fabric for cyanotype

4. In case you need the reference. You can view the 101 book - ePublishing version issuu.com
or buy the latest version 102 book at blurb.com

5. Making digital negative from your mobile device (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Samsung S3-S4). These are steps to follow:

• Download adobe photoshop express app (PSX) from your Apple store or Play store.
• Open your image from camera roll in PSX app
• Using 2 filter effect black & white and invert to make your image become digital negative.
• You can also use their image adjustment function to enhance your image. Experiment with exposure, highlight, brightness & contrast and sharpness until you get the image that you like.
• Save your negative image to camera roll. 
• Set up your iCloud (skip this step if your iCloud already set up). You will be able to print out negative image from your home computer. Also you can transfer files via Dropbox. Or print your image from iPhone direct to the printer via AirPrint. 
• In case you have photoshop software in your home computer. You may apply cyanotype curve setting (see page 12 cyanotype curve and adjustment on 102 book, see 4A section on page 4 in the 101 book) before you print them out. 

6. Additional information to enhance your black and white photo before invert to negative file. For student who need to fix the lighten and darken in specific area on your photo. This video will show you how to convert color images to black-and-white, and explores the target adjustment tool. View the video

Tips and instructions for cyanotype on fabric at blueprintsonfabric.com
Where to buy at Cyanotype Store has 2 choices cotton and silk

Dec. 11, 2015 My third digital negative for cyanotype work shop at NA School. Read more about my lesson here. Find more information about Alternative photographic processes class by Karen Lindsay at National Academy School and Museum.

Digital Negative for Cyanotype 102
Step-By-Step Tutorial With Screenshots for Beginners

By Poramit Thantapallit

Print book: 20 pages
Publish date: Oct 27, 2014
Price: $24.99
Where to buy: blurb.com

Private Lesson for Digital Negative for Cyanotype
Anybody who would like to learn in-depth about digital negative for cyanotype. Please contact me via this blog comment or email me.

Check out this tutorial video. Using the curve adjustment layer in Adobe Photoshop CS 6 to enhance your cyanotype negative.

Photographers Formulary Print Frames are made at the Formulary from high quality oak, with a felt-lined, hinged back board for print inspection.

Pressure clips hold your negative secure while printing.

All frames are made one inch bigger than the size quoted. (i.e. an 8x10" frame actually has a glass size of 9x11" so that you get a full 8x10" print).

Size: 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20" and 20"x24"

Price: $68-$110 at B&H.