Drum Scanning

As an artist, Dunker accesses potentials of certain processes and methods in order to create a distinctive look.  This short film shows Dunkerengaged in the process of drum scanning.  Film, which Dunker processes in his darkroom, is mounted onto an acrylic drum and is installed into the scanner.  The drum spins and a digital file is created with photomultiplier tubes.  This creates a very detailed and rich image file with clean shadows and amazing tonal transitions.This method is just one facet of the art making process utilized by Dunker, making his imaging solutions distinctive.