Author Topic: How an Eggleston dye transfer is made  (Read 80 times)

Francois

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How an Eggleston dye transfer is made
« on: January 08, 2025, 11:30:07 PM »
I just found this about how a dye transfer of one of  William Eggleston's slides is made.

I didn't know it was this labor intensive.
But the result is just pure magic
https://youtu.be/IyBJmQ3kf94?si=rUQM5B6SGYbucvLg

I still can't believe my eyes...
Francois

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Mike (happyforest)

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Re: How an Eggleston dye transfer is made
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2025, 08:42:24 PM »
An interesting process, renowned for making beautiful prints.

It’s a shame that the matrix film is no longer made. A few dedicated dye transfer printer bought up kodaks final stocks when they ceased manufacture. How much of this is now left if any is any bodies guess.

https://ctein.com/ was one of these printer. He no longer uses this process.

Francois thank you for sharing this.

Mike
« Last Edit: January 09, 2025, 08:48:32 PM by Mike (happyforest) »

Francois

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Re: How an Eggleston dye transfer is made
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2025, 09:05:34 PM »
You're welcome.
I knew that the Fresson process was pretty work intensive, but this reaches a whole new level!
Francois

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