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Develop C-41 Film At Home

  • The Bakery Atlanta's South Downtown Art Gallery 92 Peachtree Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30303 United States (map)

Learn how to develop C-41 film with Rian. If you have developed black and white film, but you were always told that color developing was way harder, this is the class for you! If you have never developed film, but you want to take the process into your own hands, this class is also for you.

In this workshop you will learn how to develop color films at home with minimal gear, no photo lab needed!Attendees are required to bring 1 exposed roll of 35mm or 120mm C-41 color film. We recommend shooting a test roll specifically for this workshop. For an additional fee, you can purchase a C-41 Chemistry kit with storage bottles to take home after the workshop, provided by the instructor.

Topics covered will include:

-Basic overview of C-41 chemistry mixing and developing process, safety overview
-Basic overview of film developing gear, retailers, and gear hacks to lower costs
-How to open film canisters and load film onto reels in the dark using a changing bag
-How to bring chemistry to temperature at home
-How to develop the film using Paterson tank system
-Drying the film at home (tips and tricks)
-Chemical storage and disposal practices
-Scanning options and film storage best practicesStudents will:
-Load their own film in the dark using a changing bag
- Develop their own film using Paterson tank system
- Leave with the skills and knowledge required to develop their own C-41 films at home

 
 
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