Spotting (photography)
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In the production of [[photographic print]]s, '''spotting''' is a type of '''[[retouching]]''' concerned with correcting minor flaws in the finished print with specially made [[paint]]s and [[dye]]s.
White spots on [[silver-gelatin]] prints are caused by dust adhering to the [[negative]] or paper during [[exposure]]. White spots can be carefully darkened using a fine paintbrush and a dye of the appropriate colour. A small amount of dye, which should be very weak, is needed. The spot will darken as dye accumulates in the gelatin layer.
Black spots on [[silver-gelatin]] prints are caused by holes in the negative's emulsion. These can be removed by careful knifing of the gelatin layer.
For spotting work, always use a magnifying glass and a good light source.
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===External links===
http://www.ilfordphoto.com/applications/page.asp?n=120
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[[Category:Photographic techniques]]