A photographic effect in which the image combines positive and negative areas. Solarization can be accomplished by exposing the film to light during processing or by using retouching software.
A special effects darkroom technique that reverses the image on the film by extreme overexposure. Photos made by the Sabattier effect are often referred to as having been solarized.
a photographic image in which both blacks and whites appear black, while midtones approach white.
Print solarization occurs when a photographic print is partially developed, then exposed to white light before the print is completely developed. The effect is a reversal of all or some tones - i.e. some of the image appears to be positive while other portions of it appear to be negative. (Note: Some darkroom technicians obtain the effect by first completely developing the print, then exposing it to white light before immersing it in stop bath.) Black and white and color films and papers that are based on silver halide emulsions can also be solarized.
Also known as the Sabbatier effect. Usually achieved by exposing a developing image to white light during the development process. The effect is a partial reversal of the image.
See also Solarisation for the photographic effect.