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How to create a photo negative from your digital image

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You need:

  • a digital image at 300 dpi/ppi

  • Adobe Photoshop or other software capable of inverting an image into a negative

  • laser-printer transparencies

  • use of a laser printer

Step 1:

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Choose a digital photo with dramatic contrasts between light and dark for the best alternative process results.

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Using Adobe Photoshop or another photo-editing software, change the image to grayscale. Adjust the contrast if needed.

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Save the image as a .tiff at the size you wish to print at 300 ppi/dpi.

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Step 2:

Invert the image so that you have a "negative" which turns the light areas to dark areas.

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The image must be accessible on a computer that is connected to a laser printer (NOT an ink jet printer). One-color laser printers are relatively inexpensive. Mine is made by Brother.

Step 3:

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You will need an 8.5 x 11" laser transparency (these are available at any office supply store or on Amazon).

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Using the bypass setting on the printer, print your digital image onto the transparency.

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Your "negative" is ready to be used.

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