Eddie1664878514 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Please vote: 11"x14" or 16"x20" paper for exhibition of photos printed from small format negatives (full frame generally). Or will you prefer 8"x10" or other sizes? Why? Any suggestion? Much apprecipated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmo Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 depends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdanger Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Really. Depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Depends. What's in the images? Where are people standing when they view them? Do you want to pull the viewer in or push the viewer back? What film, since this can affect it? How good is the printing? Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I usually print on about 8x12 on 11x14 paper. Larger paper is a pain in the butt to work with. I've seen plenty of exhibits of prints by Jerry Uelsmann, Edward Weston, W. Eugene Smith, David Douglas Duncan, and other "greats" where there were a lot of prints on 8x10 paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabriel_roca1 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Well, speaking from experience - I'd go with 11 x 14. You're grain is going to get a bit blotchy at 16 x 20 unless you're making larger format internegs from which to print. But, this is all subjective of course. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank uhlig Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Why are you deliberately cropping the 2:3 aspect ratio to 4:5? [And still call it "full frame", as you do in the post] ??? Do you see a need for that? Where do you cut? Top or bottom or both a little bit? I prefer 8 x 12. 10 x 15, 20 x 30 etc etc. formats! Please think about whether your compositions are not full frame and how you would improve or worsen a picture by cropping to 4:5. With an SLR, people do not need to crop thus as you seem to want to do; why to do this with a RF camera negative is somewhat beyond me ... Can't Leica RF cameras compose full frame? Come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau 1664876222 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Given the trend toward bigger prints, 8x10 feels a little small in a gallery setting these days, but it's all about what you're doing. Printing them at like 4 inches wide could be really cool. My best negatives tend to top out at 18 inches; after that the returns diminish dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 In addition to the above, is that your print size - or size when matted? www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyr_. Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Depends also on how much space you will be getting for exhibiting. Maybe you want to show pics that are connected visualy or a particular collection. If they are smaller you get more space but less impact....etc.etc.etc....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_kennedy1 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 5x7's printed on 11x14 are the new black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_clark Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 "Why are you deliberately cropping the 2:3 aspect ratio to 4:5? [And still call it "full frame", as you do in the post] ???" Why not read the post first before coming out with your tirade? He says he will use either 11x14 or 16x20 PAPER, printed to full frame. This means he can print, say 20 wide and let the vertical fall where it will for a full frame - probably 13.33. I've done this a lot and find that with good negs and careful printing the grain, from Tri-X, is negligible. Hence if you have the space in a gallery I would recommend this size. You have the benefit of not having to crowd too close for a comfortable view. The last six exhibitions I've seen in Amsterdam and London have shown nothing under this size. 8x10 looks pretty grungy and amateurish to me, unless it's in a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmo Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 <i>"...8x10 looks pretty grungy and amateurish to me..."</i> <p> I dunno, I recently saw Tomatsu and Meatyard, a lot of 8x10's or smaller that looked pretty good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Bravo usually printed smaller. Doesn't stop the prints from looking beautiful in the musuems. I have shown at 8x10 and nobody says "grungy" or "amateurish", although I suppose that's because the images aren't. I don't particularly care for 35mm printed beyond that size for most images. The results are often grungy and amateurish. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Hey, if your stuff is weak, make it large. That'll help... www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross_evertson1 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Shut up ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per_volquartz1 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Smaller images like 5X7 or 8X12 can look very beautiful and demand your attention if presented in an 8 ply matte. Choice of print size depends on subject matter and where / how the print(s) will be displayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_clark Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Ha, ha, three in a row, the brat pack's back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmo Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Then again I have seen some stuff that looked pretty damn good large...guess it all depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudia__ Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 if you are in a group show there will probably be guidelines on the size of the framed prints. if you are in a solo show then you should take into account the size of the space you are showing in. also, remember that the bigger the print the more expensive it will be to frame. don't try to cut mats yourself unless you are a professional framer. in the meantime print up both sizes and see how they look. then decide. you may want to go smaller depending on subject matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmo Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 <i>"don't try to cut mats yourself unless you are a professional framer." </i> <p> Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 It's possible to cut a very neat bevel edged cut out using only a metal rule and a utility knife with a sharp blade. You just need a steady hand and a bit of practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmo Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Why when I was a kid I used too cut my mats with an exacto knife, a draftsmans plastic straight edge and do it on the sidewalk. Like Al said all you need is a steady hand, a couple of whacks of Jim Beam didn't hurt either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I cut my own mats all the time - not a big deal. www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 <I>Ha, ha, three in a row, the brat pack's back!</I><P> Ha, ha, nothing worthy to contribute, Robert's back! www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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