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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.

Funny. So the DR was too high, and with burning and dodging they brought it down to get a more contrasty, low DR image.

Luckily, the standard tonal curves of cameras do that for us already.