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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 6479" data-attributes="member: 1061"><p> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Shoot in color. You'll get better results by converting color to B&W by using PC software than doing it in-camera. Your PC has a much more powerful processor!</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Use RAW. See above. For the best conversion, you want as much control over the image as possible.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Contrast. There should be pure black and pure white in your final image, period. If not, you're not using enough contrast by running the full spectrum of shades and tonal differences.</li> </ol><p>Those are my suggestions. As for composition or subject...I agree completely with Pete. Use your eyes, creativity, and make a judgment call. </p><p></p><p>B&W is slightly different in that as humans, our eyes are highly sensitive to color and movement. When shooting for B&W photography, train yourself to look for points of interest: stark contrasts in tones, interesting textures, and shadows/highlights.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 6479, member: 1061"] [LIST=1] [*]Shoot in color. You'll get better results by converting color to B&W by using PC software than doing it in-camera. Your PC has a much more powerful processor! [*]Use RAW. See above. For the best conversion, you want as much control over the image as possible. [*]Contrast. There should be pure black and pure white in your final image, period. If not, you're not using enough contrast by running the full spectrum of shades and tonal differences. [/LIST] Those are my suggestions. As for composition or subject...I agree completely with Pete. Use your eyes, creativity, and make a judgment call. B&W is slightly different in that as humans, our eyes are highly sensitive to color and movement. When shooting for B&W photography, train yourself to look for points of interest: stark contrasts in tones, interesting textures, and shadows/highlights. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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