Photo Assignment 5: Cyanotype Prints and Negative Inverts

Assignment Description: Using your 3 different digital negatives (transparencies) print and submit 3 Cyanotype prints. The cyanotype prints must be from 3 different transparencies. Prints should be properly exposed (a nice deep blue) , have a lot of contrast, and look professional (void of fingerprints, watermarks, ect.) Your finished prints should be 8x10-11x14 in size, I typically print using 9x12 watercolor paper in order to get a small border. I would not recommend going above an 11x14 in print size. You MUST paint your own cyanotype mixture onto your watercolor paper for this assignment. Prints created by using pre-made cyanotype sheets will not be accepted

Inverts:

Assignment Directions: (Virtual Only, we will do this together live in Zoom) 

1. Take a look at your 5 photos, they should be in black and white, adjust the contrast where needed per teacher's instruction

2. Make sure photos are cropped 8.5x11, 300 dpi

3. Choose the 3 strongest photos - photos with the strongest subject matter, texture, contrast and black and white mid tones , make sure the 3 photos have a nice variety 

4. Invert those 3 photos per teacher's instructions, you have now created a digital negative, make sure your layers are flat, and save the photos as JPEGS/JPGS, make sure it is not saved as a photoshop document 

5. Upload the 3 inverted photos to this assignment and get the clear from the instructor 

6. Order your 3 inverts/3 transparencies through the Fed Ex Printing website per teacher's instruction **make sure they are in fact inverted prior to ordering, or your cyanotype prints will not turn out correct** You can also print your own if you have transparency paper and a good inkjet printer. You will bring those 3 transparencies and your cyanotype supplies to class on Wednesday 9/30