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	Color photography was the breakthrough that allowed direct reproduction of the colors in nature. The first color photograph was taken by James Clerk Maxwell to illustrate the principle of additive color. Three separate black-and-white film exposures were made and projected using filters.
	Today's color film integrates three micro-thin layers of colorants on a clear base. The colorants are cyan, magenta, and yellow dyes.
	Color photography captures gradations of color and tone that are smooth and natural to the eye. It's called a "continuous tone" medium.

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