C-type printing is a process that involves creating color paper enlargements from small, color negatives. This is the most common method of color printing found in high street photo labs and mini-labs. The process produces high-quality color prints by projecting the image from the negative onto light-sensitive color photographic paper, which is then developed using a chemical process to reveal the final image.
The autochrome is an early color photography process patented on December 17, 1903, by Auguste and Louis Lumière. Before its commercialization in 1907, the Lumière brothers shared the autochrome technique with select photographers, such as Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky. The process was widely used from 1907 until about 1932, notably for many photographs of the First World…
A Lambda print is produced using one of the highest quality digital printers available. This printer utilizes three lasers (red, green, and blue) to print digitized images onto traditional photographic paper, typically C-type paper. The process ensures consistent reproduction of large run editions, maintaining the same quality as traditional print techniques. The precision of the…
Resin-Based Paper Resin-based paper is a plastic-based type of photographic paper. It is the most common paper type used for printing color images due to its ability to achieve higher gloss levels compared to fiber-based papers. An example of resin-based paper is Fujiflex, which is known for its supergloss finish. R-Type Paper R-type paper operates…
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black, which are the colors used in standard four-color printing processes. This color model is commonly used in various printing methods, including inkjet and Iris printers. In CMYK printing, these four colors are combined in various ways to produce a wide spectrum of colors in the printed material.
A chloro-bromide print is a type of silver gelatin print known for its deep rich blacks and crisp whites, often produced on high gloss paper. This printing method combines the properties of both silver bromide and silver chloride, resulting in a warmer brownish-black tone compared to prints made solely with silver bromides or silver chlorides….
Fujiflex is a C-type color photographic paper manufactured by Fuji, renowned for its extreme gloss finish. This high-gloss paper is favored for its ability to produce vibrant, sharp, and visually striking images, making it a popular choice among professional photographers and artists for prints that require a glossy, mirror-like appearance.