What is a "dye transfer"?

Answer by  cangel818 (981)

Kodak used it from 1945 to 1993. It is still used by some photographers. It produces color prints by using photographic emulsions to transfer dye solutions to film or paper coated with gelatin. It involves the transfer of dyes from three separately prepared images onto a sheet of paper to give the developer maximum control of color, balance and contrast.

Answer by  Imelda (116)

Modern color photographic printing technique that involves the transfer from each of the three primary dyes (magenta, yellow, and cyan) to a single sheet of paper to form a prepared image. This method is one of the most permanent color processes that give maximum control of color, balance and contrast.