How to Develop B&W Roll Film, photography w/ J Brunner, Pt 1

[clemstevenson]

Oh, yes! I remember the olde tymes, but my old 1970 developing tank had a nice nylon spiral. It was necessary to progressively 'walk' the film into the spiral by successive twisting. The whole business had a mystique to it, although chemical photography is a fairly messy, polluting, and time-consuming business. And, as it's now the 21st century, I think I'll stick with digital cameras, computers, and laser printers.

[alternativecamera]

@clemstevenson

Polluting? As opposed to digital cameras, computers, and laser printers? How much petroleum, exotic metals, and energy go in to making this essentially disposable consumer garbage? And where this millions of tons of toxic garbag wind up? Hint... Google Guiyu.

I'll stick to gelatin, vinegar, and silver, thanks.

[SangaRune]

hahahahhaa 5:57

[mikemullany]

can you give me some advice on the photo vid on my page? its digital but i really like black and white.

GREAT VID!!

[krisb8781]

love this video full of good stuff and humor!

[morganisadork226]

so im in 10th grade, taking photography. & we have to roll the film onto the metal spool thing, and it is THE hardest thing to do.. expessially in pitch black.. any tips?

[alternativecamera]

Hey dude, thanks for the question. Best advice I have is get a reel and take some film and practice it over and over with youe eyes closed. Some people like the ratcheting plastic reels better, so if there is one of those around, you might see if you like it better. Both have advantages and disadvantages. It gets easy after you've practiced a while with either kind.

[0morten0]

Hello,

i got so many questions, and im so confused by all the different chemicals and times, and types of film.

Can you tell me a good standart developer, to get my Ilford HP5+ Films developed?

Just a good mixture for a beginner...i tried "Rodinal" and found 4-5 different developing times and mixtures (1:25, 1:50...)

So that made me really confused.

I dont know how i can get a good working balanced development, with what i can start learning my own way.

So could you get me a hint or. someth?

[alternativecamera]

Join APUG!

[ChumpJoe]

If I have film from a Canon AE-1 Program, how do I get the film on to my computer? Bring it to CVS? Or can I somehow do it at home?

[alternativecamera]

You can get a film scanner or pay have a lab scan it for you. (or you can put together a darkroom and make real prints) :)

[madcatmotions]

" I dont know how many centimetres it is. I live in Utah" - bwhaha. Awesome video.

[AutumnCanvas]

I used to be afraid of metal reels :]

[seanobryan]

This was great! AND you made me laugh a couple of time as a bonus. Thank you so much for this well done tutorial. I wonder if you could answer whether it is an issue if the film is touching lightly within the spool? I am trying to get good at threading it on my stainless steel reel but it still looks a little wonky in there!

[alternativecamera]

Thanks dude! If film is touching film on the reel, yeah, that is an issue for the emulsion side that is touching. It will develop differently or incompletely because the developer won't flow properly over that part of the film.

[alternativecamera]

The film must be loaded onto the spool and placed in the tank in complete darkness. Once spool is in the tank and the lid is on, the remainder of the procedure may be carried out in normal light, just as you see in the following videos. The cleaner the better, but ir doesn't have to be "clean room" standard. Just not dusty. Not a real problem in humid climates, more so in a dry local.

[Garubolas]

can this be done in a safe light (red light) environment of a dark room and not be completely dark? Is it essention to do it ina completely dust free place or will the later developing solutions remove any of the small dust particles accidentally attache dto teh film?

[alternativecamera]

I do use the Hewes. That's all I've ever used, except for a breif experiment with plastic reels. Some folks swear by the plastic. It didn't go well for me. It probably boils down to what you get used to.

[fluukk]

Thanks jason! What brand of reel do you use asa matter of interest- I have been told Hewes is the only way to go! Thanks!

[jamesrogerhall]

I have just watched all four, videos and there EXCALENT!!!!!!

I cant wait to get started!!!

[fotoobscura]

Arriflex? Holy shit. Ok. you win.

[fotoobscura]

That was an insanely fast change! I want proof- show us the bag empty before you load and then the paper backing when you're done- that'll be proof enough!

:)

[alternativecamera]

Okay. Work is slowing down and I should have some time to make some new videos. That's one I'll do. When I was a loader I used to load a 16 or 35mm Arriflex magazine in about the same time.

[lelhoni]

Great stuff - you need your own show? Do you have a site where you display any of your photo's? I bet you are a brillian and picky photographer, even tho you seem easy going and laid back. Bet your pics are great! Thanks for these series of video's!

[farabirrahman1]

At last a proper instructional video on how to develop films.

[thim0]

wow, you were so fast in the bag.

You just closed the lid and left the film in, didn't you ? :) Just to impress us, huh !

Thanks for the video

[Normanskie]

I think you're a genius.

I can tell you wear the trousers in your house, even if you can see them under your apron.

[flinchingkitten]

lol he's kinda weird.. :o

[epvanbeveren]

Thanks for the video. I am with NYIP and working on the darkroom lessons. Just dropped my first 120 roll at the lab. (MamiyaRB67proS) and thinking about doing it at home in the "near" future.

Thanks again real nice demonstration.

Erwin

[pastorius]

great.. thank you. and btw .. that speed inside of the bag is not human .. !

[slctrout]

Great Info - in the glorious Brunner style - how can you go wrong! I wouldn't say "fat" - more like "husky" Inspired me to go buy some supplies today!  Thanks JB - All four parts a Must!!!