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Episode 3

Black & White

June 15th, 2018

33 mins 13 secs

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About this Episode

Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn chat about black and white photos: the history of black and white photography, the various ways you can convert your photos to black and white, and how you can shoot and think in black and white.

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The Noir filter in Photos gives the image this haunting look.
The Noir filter in Photos gives the image this haunting look.
This image was converted using the Black & White slider.
This image was converted using the Black & White slider.
This was converted using the Auto button above the Black & White slider.
This was converted using the Auto button above the Black & White slider.
This photo was converted using specific color channels, with extreme contrast here.
This photo was converted using specific color channels, with extreme contrast here.
This photo was desaturated, then adjustments were made to contrast, brilliance, etc. 
This photo was desaturated, then adjustments were made to contrast, brilliance, etc. 
This photo was shot in black and white, using Fujifilm's Acros film simulation. 
This photo was shot in black and white, using Fujifilm's Acros film simulation. 
You can shoot in black and white on an iPhone using a filter; here, the Noir filter. 
You can shoot in black and white on an iPhone using a filter; here, the Noir filter. 
A photo made with Bitcam.
A photo made with Bitcam.