ABSTRACT
The finished look of a print from a black-and-white film negative is a combination of many things. Different films are sensitive to different wavelengths of light. The grain structure of film can add to the overall effect. Many of the Photoshop plug-ins that offer black-and-white conversion also offer the specific look of classic films. Most offer films such as Kodak Tri-X with its distinct contrast, grain and tonality. Many of these plug-ins get very close to the look of the original film. Silver Oxide, for example, offers an accurate film look in its products but amateur photographers have to buy the appropriate filter, as one plug-in does one film look only.
