The Art of Historical Processes

In his laboratory in Perpignan, Carlos Barrantes has perfectly mastered the art of historical photographic processes, all those monochrome techniques that require incredible precision, specific tools, and a knack. The printer's know-how does not stop there. Carlos also reveals his photographic work, closely linked to the processes he uses. And by observing these variations, we can see how each method tells its story.

Carlos Barrantes, master of printing and historical processes, takes us step by step through cyanotypes. From his Perpignan laboratory, he carefully explains his preparations and manipulations, giving an artist's perspective on his choices and decisions. Artist and artisan, he is as visually sensitive as the paper he uses is to light. And he sublimates each photograph into a unique print.

Carlos Barrantes, a master of printing and historical processes, gives us a step-by-step guide to platinum/palladium printing. In his laboratory in Perpignan, he carefully explains his preparations and manipulations, giving an artist's perspective on his choices and decisions. As a craftsman, he is as visually sensitive as the sheets he uses are to light. And he sublimates each photograph into a unique print.

From his workshop in Perpignan, France, Carlos Barrantes is not just preserving ancient photographic techniques; he is reinventing them with the precision of a master jeweler. This third installment in our series dedicated to his craft immerses us in the world of Platinochromie, an innovative method that combines color digital printing with platinum-palladium printing, resulting in creations of remarkable depth and longevity. This film pays tribute to Barrantes' pursuit of excellence, skillfully blending modern technology with 19th-century printing processes, celebrating a craftsmanship that stands the test of time.