So, I'm asking about wet, silver, enlarging. I'm sure everyone uses their own variation. Below is mine. I'm sure it's not perfect and hope to learn something as a result of this thread.
Once I have the negative I want to use...
1. Create two test prints. I use the the three second burst method. My "banding" method is to make sure I can evaluate the highlights of the print. If my proof sheet looks good at Grade 2, the second print will be a grade 3. If the proof looks too contrasty, my second will be grade 1.
2. I will then pick the exposure time that both prints exhibit the "best" highlight (making sure it is at least 20 seconds, if not stop down and re-do)
3. I will then create two full pilot prints on each grade at the "best" time
4. I will then pick the ideal grade based on over all feel
5. I will then create a couple of bracket prints at, say 10% and 20% more exposure
6. I will then evaluate each print and evaluate the remaining non-highlight parts of the image.
7. I will then create a dodge/burn strategy if necessary
8. Create the final print 3x
9. HCA, Selenium, good wash
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