1. Creating a Contact Sheet
Using a 35 mm Film Negative

2. Now that I have processed my negatives …what do I do?

3. Create a Contact Sheet Using Negatives in Sleeves.3

4. What is a CONTACT SHEET & Why do I need to make one?
a positive record of film negatives.
The printed page of thumbnail images allow you preview and select your favorite photos to enlarge.
Contact sheets are created in the darkroom using the negative to positive printing method- think pinhole project.

5. 1.) Put negatives into protective sleeve.
Make sure negatives are thoroughly dry before cutting.
Cut into strips every 5 frames.
Place neg. strips in sleeves
Keep in binder - on top!
Label with:
Name, Date, Hour & Project

6. 2.) Place negatives under glass
In darkroom…
2.) Place negatives under glass
Emulsion side up.
**Make sure glass easel is clean!!**

7. In darkroom…
3.) Prepare Enlarger
Make sure to properly adjust the :
Height (area of projected light should cover all negatives)
Aperture (f/11 or f/16) focus with bright light, print with dim light
Focus

8. 4.) As Always….start by making a TEST STRIP
b.) place matte board over test strip, leaving a small part exposed.
a.) place small strip of paper, EMULSION SIDE UP, underneath the negatives and glass
c. ) Move matte board over exposing paper for 5 second f/11 or f/16- adjust according
d.) Analyze test strip- choose best time and aperture

9. 5.) Use larger paper to create final contact sheet

10. 6.) Use larger paper to create final contact sheet
Evaluate thumbnail images
Look for good focus, composition, contrast & value
Choose frames to enlarge

11. Stop…it’s time to enlarge the negative
You tube video demo