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<p>Is there a difference I would expect to see in regards to tonal values and quality in a print if I shoot C-41

color film, scan it and convert the image to B/W via Photoshop Elements versus shooting a

traditional B/W film or even a B/W C-41 chromogenic film such as Kodak B/W 400CN?<br>

I think using C-41 color would give me the flexibility to print the image both in color and

B/W.</p>

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<p>If you look at some of Robert Mapplethorpe's formal B/W portrait work, you'll notice that he was able to create a

glowing, ethereal effect with facial tones. Faces seem to "pop" off the page.<br>

Was this more of a result of lighting technique, use of filters or darktoom expertise?</p>

<p>What effect, if any, does using a red filter (#25) on a lens have on Caucasian skin tones when taking a portrait using B/W film? Do skin tones become lighter? Would the same effect occur whether the image is taken using available light or flash? Thanks for the help!</p>

<p>Does using a len's filter (such as yellow, green or red) that would typically be used for traditional b/w film have a similar effect on chromogenic C-41 film, such as Kodak BW 400CN or Ilford XP2 Super?</p>