INTRO TO THE DARK ROOM Photography 1

Stages of the Darkroom Rolling Film Developing Film Developing Paper

Vocabulary Developer: A chemical substance used for making images appear on film or paper Stop: A mild acid chemical used to stop the development of the film or paper by neutralizing the alkaline developers. Fix: A chemical that dissolves all the unexposed and undeveloped silver salts in the film (DISPOSED PROPERLY) Wetting Agent: (Photo Flo) A soapy solution that prevents water spots on the negatives

Vocabulary Dodging: A process used when processing a print to lighten dark areas on a print Burning: A process used to darken light spots on a print to achieve a consistent exposure throughout the image Film Emulsion: Photosensitive components on the film used to make photographic negatives or transparencies Contrast Filter: Filter used in the darkroom to control and adjust contrast on paper Safelight: Darkroom illumination that does not cause a visible change to light-sensitive material

Vocabulary Darkroom: area or room that includes a wet and dry area/lab where photographs develop negatives and make prints Enlarger: A piece of equipment designed to project an image onto a piece of photographic paper Wet Lab: wet area where negative and print processing take place Dry Lab: area where enlargers are located and prints are made Agitate: Refers to moving the liquid chemistry inside the closed development tank to keep the film constantly in contact with fresh chemistry.

Rolling Film 6 things you should make sure you have with you when you roll your film Reel Backup reel Film Can opener Scissors Developing Tank

Safety Rules Always use gloves when mixing chemicals If your eyes are sensitive to the chemicals protective goggles Never expose your skin to the chemicals as your skin will absorb them Evacuate the Dark room if you start to feel dizzy or faint Wash eyes out with running water and eye wash if chemicals get in eyes & inform Mrs. Aiwohi USE COMMON SENSE! CARELESSNESS WILL RESULT IN CLOSING OF THE DARK ROOM.

Developing Film 1 roll = 300 mL/11 oz 2 rolls = 600 mL/22 oz 1. Load film into containers after rolling your film 2. Get chemicals ready (WEAR GLOVES, check developer temperature = 70) 3. Pre-wet 1 minute - Agitate for 1 minute to remove coating from film and to prevent discoloring (SET TIMER)

4. D-76 Developer: 12 minutes total (mixed with water 1:1 = 5 4. D-76 Developer: 12 minutes total (mixed with water 1:1 = 5.5 oz developer and 5.5 oz of water) (70F) Agitate 30 seconds Rest 1 minute Agitate for 5 seconds every minute Rest 1 minute…..until 12 minutes is up Dump out chemical and run water down drain

5. Stop Bath (working solution = no mixing needed) 30 seconds full agitate SAVE STOP when done…Do Not pour down drain  6. Fix 5 minutes total (working solution mix) Agitate for 5 seconds Rest 1 minute Agitate for 5 seconds every minute…until 5 minutes is up SAVE FIX in used container

7. Rinse with water for 5 minutes to remove chemical 8 7. Rinse with water for 5 minutes to remove chemical 8. Dunk in Photo Flo/Water Solution to prevent water spots

Safety Rules for Darkroom 2 1. Only enter Darkroom on your assigned day or with permission 2. Do NOT ever turn on lights in Darkroom 3. Do NOT touch or open the paper safe 4. NO CELL PHONES IN THE DARKROOM 5. Be sure to CLEAN UP your enlarging area as well as any mess in the wet lab

Developing Prints Developer: (mix 1:2) 90 seconds TOTAL….Agitate Stop Bath: 30 seconds TOTAL….Agitate Fix: 2-4 minutes TOTAL….Agitate Water in washer: 5 minutes TOTAL Squeegee on plexiglass *DO NOT MIX UTENSILS *SHAKE PAPER BEFORE NEXT CHEMICAL

Enlarger Parts

What you need to enlarge Enlarger Negatives Electronic timers Photo Paper Masking easels Glass piece Focusing Tool Contrast Filters

Enlarging Process Make Contact Sheet/Print using glass piece Develop in chemical as normal….dry on rack Decide from there what photo you would like to enlarge. Make enlargement test strip Make enlargement according to desired time (test strip) Develop in chemical as normal….. USE CONTRAST FILTER IF DESIRED

Dodging If an area on your print is too dark and/or shows little or no detail, then you can use dodging to block light from that spot for a few seconds during exposure. You can use any object that completely blocks light to dodge. There is a certain motion that you should use. If you lay the blocking material directly on to the paper you will burn the shape of the object on to the paper.

Burning Burning is the opposite of dodging. It is a technique you may use in the dark room when developing prints. When you have a light area that needs to be darkened you can burn by adding additional exposure time. The additional exposure time will darken the spot to create a more even tone. Like dodging, the light blocking tool to prevent any outlines from appearing.