Processing: Darkroom

The first step in processing film is to pry open the canister to remove the film. There is a special tool to do this.

• Canister Opener

• Scissors

• Electric can opener

Is a light tight container, equipped with a reel that prevents film from sticking to itself during processing.

• Developing Reel

• Darkroom Bag

• Developing Tank

• Negative Canister

There are four stages to processing B&W film. These are______ (in order).

• developing, stopping, fixing, washing

• Fixing, stopping, washing, developing

• developing, washing, fixing, stopping

• developing, fixing, stopping, washing

Coats the film with a slippery surface so any impurities in the water will slide off rather than stick

• Chemical agent

• Wetting agent

• Fixing agent

• Developing agent

Measures time between the beginning and end of a process

• timer

• enlarger

• solution prep

• calculator

Used after film is processed. Film is hung to dry. Wooden clothespins work fine, but you need to clip the top and bottom to weight it down and prevent curling.

• Negative Clips

• Reel

• Darkroom Container

• Developing Tank