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To begin, use one of the following search methods to select a process:

Search for a process based on print characteristics.

Although you may just enter the name of a process (if known), the search field above also allows you to enter print characteristics. This may be especially useful if you are not sure of a name, but know (or can recognize) a few simple characteristics. Search terms may be vague or specific. See examples below (based on real searches):

All characteristics should be separated by commas.

Search Term(s)	Sample (Process) Matches
albumen print	Albumen Print (full-figure cdv), Albumen Print (vignette cdv)
old, black and white, portrait	Albumen Print (full-figure cdv), Platinum Print, Salt Print, etc.
color print, common format, Kodak paper, sharp, large depth of field	Kodachrome Print, Kodacolor Print, etc.
snap shot, rough texture, neutral image color, image is scratched	Silver Gelatin Print (snap shot)
silver mirroring, fine-grain texture, kodak, three layer structure, continuos tone, matting agents	Silver Gelatin Print (studio portrait)

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