Darkroom Skills: Split Filter Technique

Take greater control of your black-and-white prints by learning the split-filter (aka split grade) printing technique. This method allows you to control shadow density and highlight contrast separately, giving you more precision than standard single-filter printing. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will learn how to use low and high contrast filters in sequence to shape tonal range, refine midtones, and create prints with depth and clarity. Ideal for photographers with basic darkroom experience who are ready to move beyond straight prints and gain nuanced control over their images.