Gray Imaging & Photography presents:

MikeyG!s Kodak Tri-X Preset ver. 2 - released 11/07/2008

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Archive Contents:
readme.txt
Kodak Tri-X.lrtemplate
Kodak Tri-X Auto.lrtemplate
Kodak Tri-X Curve.lrtemplate

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Description

This is my second take on the classic.  This time I focused on working the full color
spectrum in the grayscale mixer.  Also, I spent some time with the tech papers, real 
film, and software simulators.  I think I got a fairly accurate representation, at least
compared to the samples I had access to.  My first Tri-X preset focused on primaries,
and I felt it didn't simulate the smooth tone changes of true Tri-X.  If you liked my 
first Tri-X preset give this a go.  You may decide to keep on using the old one, I like
it better for some photos...but I feel that this preset is a little closer...until my
next try!

<from Wikipedia>
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Tri-X is a classic high-speed black and white photographic film from Kodak. Introduced in 
1954 rated at ASA daylight 200 and tungsten 160, it was the first high-speed black and white
 film. Currently it is available in two speeds, ISO 320/26 (320TXP) and 400/27 (400TX).
 Tri-X 400 is the more common of the two, coming in 24 and 36 exposure rolls of 35 mm and
 120 as well as 50 and 100ft bulk rolls of 35mm. Tri-X 320 is available in 120 and 220, as
 well as 45", 57", and 810" sheets.

Tri-X 400 is rated at ISO 400 when processed in standard developers and remains among the
 fastest black and white films today. Push processing Tri-X to EI 800 in a standard developer
 brings very good results, while further pushing to EI 1600 requires more sophisticated
 processing. Introduced November 1, 1954[1], Tri-x was once one of the most popular films
 used by photojournalists, but it declined in the 70's and 80's due to the falling price
 and increasing popularity of colour film. Since the advent of digital photography it has
 all but fallen out of use in newspaper journalism. Apart from possible use in educational
 establishments, it still remains reasonably popular in documentary journalism.
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<from Kodak>
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KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films are high-speed panchromatic films that are a good 
choice for photographing dimly lighted subjects or fast action, for photographing subjects 
that require good depth of field and fast shutter speeds, and for extending the distance range 
for flash pictures. TRI-X 400 Film (400TX) is available in120 and 135 sizes and 35 and 70 mm 
long rolls. You can retouch the 120-size film on the emulsion side. TRI-X 400 Film is 
recommended for push-processing applications.
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I hope you enjoy this set.  As always contact me with thoughts, criticism, and feedback.


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Kodak Tri-X.lrtemplate:

  This preset is the base for the set.  The preset will set you basic tone values to 
  preset levels.  

Kodak Tri-X Auto.lrtemplate:

  This preset utilizes all of the base preset, with the exception that it allows LR to
  apply is autotone feature to the photograph.

Kodak Tri-X Curve.lrtemplate:

  This preset will utilize the exposure setting of you photo at time of application.  
  This preset primarily efects the grayscale mixer, tone curve and clarity, sharpening
  an noise reductions.


Hints for use:

  *  Utilize white balance dropped to adjust photo to best appearance.  

  *  Work with contrast and brightness to get proper gray density you desire.
  
  *  Utilize fill and recovery to bring out details.

  *  Increase clairty if softly textured, increase black levels to bring out more texture.


I hope you enjoy this preset, please provide me with feed back on the preset at my
blog, flickrmail, or twitter.

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Michael W. Gray
Gray Imaging & Photography

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Release 1: MikeyG!s Black & White Film Presets Vol 1
Release 2: MikeyG!s Color Print Film Presets Vol 1
Release 3: MikeyG!s Kodak BW CN Film Preset
Release 4: MikeyG!s Color Slide Film Presets Vol 1
Release 5: MikeyG!s Kodak Technical Pan Preset
Release 6: MikeyG!s Kodak Portra BW Preset
Release 7: MikeyG!s Kodak Copy Film Preset
Release 8: MikeyG!s Kodak Tri-X Preset
