Top secret...
To be more forthcoming, I shoot several different films, two different developers (Edwal FG7 and Kodak HC-110), and four different formats, using four distinct processing techniques.
The common factors are:
- I have all my C41 developed (process only, no print, no scan, no cut) at one of two local pro labs.
- I do all my B&W processing myself
- 35mm is initially scanned on the Nikon 5000 ED at 1100 dpi for proofing purposes. 120 is scanned at 600 dpi on the Epson V700 for proofs with 4x5 at 300 dpi.
- I use poly sleeve sheets for storage and cut the negative strips to fit
- Using Lightroom, I print a proof sheet that is put in a loose-leaf notebook with the negative sheet
- Each roll and frame are accessioned into a database (my own design...work in progress)
- Using Lightroom, I review each frame. I may make virtual copies for some quick PP to post to the Web. (Most of what I post here is based on 1100 dpi proof scans.) The PP may be used as a guide for later higher quality scans.
- Some frames may be later scanned at higher resolution (4000 dpi for 35mm and 2400 dpi for 120 and 4x5) as full bit-depth TIFF with the scan optimized to the negative.
- Almost all PP is done in Lightroom 3.x, though I have been known to also use PTLens (lens corrections) and PaintShop Pro (Orton) when there is a need. I have several LR presets that I use as well as a general flow to get what I want from that tool. My LR PP flow for film is distinctly different for scans that for pure digital captures.
Printing is either done on my Canon inkjet or, for important stuff, sent out. While I have the equipment and space to do B&W silver prints from up to 6x7 120 negatives, I don't anticipate doing so in the near future.
Steve