1. INTRO TO THE DARK ROOM
Photography 1

2. Stages of the Darkroom
Rolling Film
Developing Film
Developing Paper

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Enlarger Parts

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

16. 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

17. 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.

19. 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.