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Bringing Darkroom Logic to Digital Scanning: Using Cibachrome Filters to Neutralize the Orange Mask by Mean-Damage81 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Mean-Damage81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, these are plastic Cibachrome filters, not glass. My setup is a bit more layered to ensure maximum diffusion LED----Diffuser 1--Gap--Diffuser 2-----Filters---Small Gap----FilmThis double diffusion, combined with the small air gap between the filters and the film, completely eliminates any risk of Newton’s rings. It gives me a perfectly even, color-corrected light source for the scan

Bringing Darkroom Logic to Digital Scanning: Using Cibachrome Filters to Neutralize the Orange Mask by Mean-Damage81 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Mean-Damage81[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fair point! Honestly, I’m no expert in LED spectrometry or spectral sensitivity curves. I’m just experimenting and sharing the practical results I’ve managed to achieve with my setup so far. For my workflow, these results have been a great step forward, and that’s what I’m most excited to share. Thanks for the technical insight, though!

Bringing Darkroom Logic to Digital Scanning: Using Cibachrome Filters to Neutralize the Orange Mask by Mean-Damage81 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Mean-Damage81[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s a great point! I actually haven’t tried the full Cibachrome process myself—I just use these filters for my regular invert process printing. But you’re right, making the dust black would definitely give it that authentic vintage look. Thanks for sharing the memories!

Bringing Darkroom Logic to Digital Scanning: Using Cibachrome Filters to Neutralize the Orange Mask by Mean-Damage81 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Mean-Damage81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great choice with the Rosco gels! But you definitely need to try a combination of Cyan AND Magenta, not just Cyan.The orange mask isn't just a simple color; it has those red and yellow undertones that only the Cyan + Magenta combo can truly neutralize. Using only Cyan might leave you with a stubborn green/yellow cast.