A Little Bit of Magic Realized: William Fox Talbot's Discovery Video (DVD/VHS)

A Little Bit of Magic Realized: William Fox Talbot's Discovery Video. William Fox Talbot was a brilliant scholar determined to capture the magic of the camera obscura in some permanent, reproducible form. In 1835, he discovered the negative-positive process, and went on to prove himself an exceptional creative photographer. This program explains the technical aspects of his work and shows many of his most beautiful and thought-provoking results. (26 minutes.) Photography, Art and Photography.
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