[miro]

Dodging and burning was used to limit the DR mostly. To increase contrast. 

Yes the workflow is as follow

high DR scene -> High DR negative -> /dark room processing= DR compression/ -> Low DR foto paper /6...7stops/

 

Yes result is reduced DR and increased contrast on fotopaper.

 

Many photographers still use this technique. That is why we need high DR negative.

 

My experience - 90% of the time I have good lighting. The DR of my smartphone is good enough.