Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to help anyone through the process!
@melissamanzano7912
3 жыл бұрын
This video was an amazing help to me, please please please don’t let the views discourage you from making more videos. for those of us you helped, you have made a world of difference, seriously. i can’t thank you enough. i’m curious as to if you will be making the second part of the video, the scanning process. hope to hear back soon :)
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
@@melissamanzano7912 I really appreciate you comment! I plan on making a follow up but life is a bit crazy at the moment, bought a house, moving in, and wife is getting close to popping out our first kid! so stay tuned ill be back at it soon.
@anthonysphotography7641
3 жыл бұрын
Do you wash the film between developing and the blix bath? Or do you just pour out the developing after you’re done and put in the blix right after?
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
You can wash them. I don’t usually.
@anthonysphotography7641
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends thanks a lot!!! Love this video
@matthewgood3012
Жыл бұрын
As a scientist i have a small tip. Label the cap and sides of bottles. not just the cap. If you have both caps off you can mix up your solutions!
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Idea!
@derekmichael8438
2 жыл бұрын
I've been processing my own film for about 7 or 8 years. Recently I've just not been happy with the results. It's like I've gotten too comfortable and forgotten some of the basics. Watching this video was so extremely helpful and I feel really excited to process some film using some of your tips. I sincerely thank you, Will.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I could help! It’s easy to get complacent! I just ruined 2 rolls the other day cuz I was working fast and wasn’t thinking. Happens to all of us!
@jvisuals4345
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, as a total newbie, the typical 5 minutes videos on KZitem didn’t cut it! This was a very informing!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! That’s why I made it!
@roseykawaii
Жыл бұрын
I literally had a midnight thought trying to remember how to process film. I took a class in high school and just loved developing film and enlarging them on the machine to make our prints on the light sensitive paper. I would love to get into developing film again since I miss my high school days doing it❤
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
you should!!
@LucaComo_
4 ай бұрын
As an alternative to the leader retriever, you can use already developed film. You have to lick the back of the film, stick it in the hole, twist the reel until it starts dragging your retriever in, and then pull quickly, and it should work. Saved me twice so far and I only started shooting film 2 weeks ago!
@film_friends
4 ай бұрын
I have seen that trick! Thats a cool one!
@Born2RiffRock
Жыл бұрын
You're the best on youtube explaining this procedure.
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@hashicbawa9930
3 жыл бұрын
One of the most informative video that I came across on home film developing Great work, especially those tips and the breakdown of each every step requires that much dedication and love for this medium Big supporter from now on!!!!❤️
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much! Glad I could make this for you!
@hoggif
5 ай бұрын
This was comprehensive. I leave the tape at the end of a 120 film roll and use it to connect (an aligned) another 120 on it. Then just roll it on like you were continuing to roll a longer film. I use Jobos that have a separator clip between the two 120s but I hate using it more than I hate the bearings that I rip of from any reels that have them.
@film_friends
5 ай бұрын
yeah the tape trick is a good one I have used recently. the stupid bearings do cause problems. I try to clean them really well with a tooth brush to make sure they are loose.
@hoggif
5 ай бұрын
@@film_friends Why not just remove them? When you put the film on, you have a thumb at the edge of film anyway. It keeps the fims stationary relative to half being rotated. In case of a more catastrophic jam, you can also pull the film back out and retry (or put it on another holder) when there are no bearings preventing a pull out. At least jobo has notches too and I've never had a film end come out over those.
@nestorpool
3 жыл бұрын
IDK how this video doesn't have more views! so much valuable information... Thank you... You deserve more!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I super appreciate it! Spread the word ! Also reach out on IG if you need any dev or scanning help!
@nestorpool
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends I follow you already! Here's mine IG @nestorpool see you there mate!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
@@nestorpool Awesome!! For sure!
@austineis8590
4 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome reference Will! I am taking the dive into it and ordered what I could from your list. I think it’ll be interesting but hopefully rewarding (and financially-wise). Thanks for the guidance!
@film_friends
4 жыл бұрын
You’ll have it payed for it 15-20 rolls!! You got this. Hit me up anytime on IG for help!
@chops8381
2 ай бұрын
The most helpful video I've seen!
@film_friends
2 ай бұрын
So glad I could help
@NESClO
3 жыл бұрын
Such a high-quality video wow! Underrated
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
I super appreciate that! Spread the word :) i am down on posting in a sec, but I’ll be back soon
@NESClO
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends I'll for sure refer u! I'm going to use your video when I get my first c51 kit :D
@binuyehara
3 жыл бұрын
okay dude how do you not have more subscribers???? this is amazing! tysm for this I can't wait to try developing my own film :)
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it! Good luck and hit me up if you need help! More subs will come one day I suppose! Tell people about it!
@glennhunt4945
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice on developing your own film. I did this for years with black and white 35 and 120 films but not confident for colour films. There are a lot of good tips here for storage and getting the most from the chemicals as well. And you used a roll of 120 film to show exactly how to load on to the Patterson reel. This can be tricky. I remember banging 35 mm canisters on the reel side to pop open to get to the film (destructive) like the Italians opening up spaghetti #5 wrapped in cellophane, very satisfying. A new subscriber getting back into film photography.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahah yeah popping the canisters was how I started and it was never good. Thanks so much for watching and I really appreciate this amazing comment!
@MrHenriquesDaniel
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched a ton of videos about this, and this one is, for sure, the best and most informative! Great job! Thanks!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
That means so much to me! That is EXACTLY why i made it. Thansk for being here
@christopherrasmussen8718
Жыл бұрын
I did GAF color slides in the 70s. I’m getting back into it. Looking forward to this. Sorry I have about everything. Nice scanner. Heater , mixer . Compression jugs.
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bunathan2485
2 жыл бұрын
definitely bookmarking this video for the future. I bought my first film camera and I know I will eventually develop and scan my films. Just not until I'm confident in my skills using the camera to eliminate variables like user error during taking the photos.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it! I’m here to help! Let me know if you need anything
@whispercafe1515
3 жыл бұрын
Huge ups for this exhaustive explanation. I probably won't do this process 100% the same as you but I'll def be referencing this and I appreciate the work you put into it!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Means a lot that you watched 🤙🏼
@joelbatts8760
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding in-depth tutorial video on color film developing. Easily the best on KZitem. Thank you for your time and effort in putting this video together. Next up, in-depth tutorial video on E6 slide film developing. Yeah?
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! I want to do that one soon life is a little crazy though!
@johncooper5482
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Great tips. Let me give one for you. After final rinse in photo flo or fixer, put the film,still on the reel, in a salad spinner. Put an empty reel in the spinner as well to balance the spinner. 50 to 100 spins, depending on how energetic you are and water is gone. Using this system, I never have water marks. Give it a try!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Salad spinner!!! Yesss that’s an amazing tip!!
@louontube
2 жыл бұрын
Best video on the topic I've come across so far. Thanks a million!
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! Glad I could help!!
@whithergoestthou
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such an in-depth and easy to follow video. Too many videos on C-41 over the years have verged on glossing over the process for some reason (probs because the YT algorithm means that eyes and subsequent engagement plummets once you're over 10 mins...). I've been developing BW for a few years now but I only tend to shoot it in the winter months. From March-Nov I'm shooting a minimum of 3 rolls of 135 colour a week, and as you mentioned, it can get eye-wateringly expensive when you're mailing off for bulk processing (even as dev-only, it's around £5/$7 per roll!) The thing which has put me off C-41 dev in the past is that, I guess like many people, I've heard horror stories about the chemicals used. BW dev is seen as relatively benign as long as you're wearing gloves, cleaning your space up, cracking a window to get some air circulating when you're using the fix, etc. Would you say that these were valid concerns when developing C-41, even if you're practicing the basic safety measures you outline (gloves, ventilation, and so on) which you should always be doing when handling photochemicals, or is it just a case of people being (for lack of a better term) overzealously cautious? I understand that breathing in the powdered chemicals is something to avoid (ofc!), but based on my location it seems like I'm only going to be able to buy the liquid Tetenal kits anyway, which makes that concern somewhat moot. Some folks (particularly older generations-perhaps related to the formaldehyde that was used in photochemicals in the past that I've heard about?) have made it seem like colour dev will destroy your health when carried out over the course of years (and I'm not planning on stopping shooting film any time soon...). In any case, thanks in advance - great work on this video, I'll be subbing to keep up to date!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for being here and for the depth of your comment. I agree about glossy videos, while I do want to make nice and short and quality videos, I always want to make sure I have an in depth option for people who want to know more (like me) haha. Kinda why my scanning video isn’t done, cuz there is sooo much to say. As for the chemicals, I think the directions do say to be in a ventilated room, and there is deff a smell when combining the a and the b bags of the Blix, it’s a chemical combination process that takes about 5 min to subside. I would deff suggest being in an open area, crack a window, and maybe get a fan of your room is super small, but really just for mixing. When using it after mixing, the smell is minimal, and yeah doing in an open area or window would help. For dumping, some places you need to check your regulations about. With all theses films, there is metals that come out. Idk much about the environmental impact, though it’s obviously more than digital. Yeah I need to get more into b&w!
@whithergoestthou
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Will - thanks for replying and putting some fears to rest! I'm gonna pick up a Tetenal kit and start working through my backlog (once I've found a sous vide)! Looking forward to seeing your scanning workflow, I need to upgrade from my ancient Canoscan 5600f (great scans but takes about 30 mins to scan six negs ;_;). I'll probably call the local environmental management department and figure out what they want me to do with the expired chemicals once I'm finished. There's actually an article that went up on Emulsive not too long ago about a project called the "Northern Sustainable Darkroom" here in the UK that delves quite deeply into the matter (although with some careful handling we can definitely minimise our harm). With regards to BW, I can wholeheartedly recommend HC-110 as a quick one shot dev which creates a really pleasing negative... lasts forever too in its syrupy form!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I really appreciate your candor and talking through all this. Lovely to chat. I will look for that article. Scanning is coming up very soon! Possibly this Sunday if not next Sunday! And I have heard good things about those chemicals!
@morgonzobean
Жыл бұрын
Best videos ever! So helpful for us noobs
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
So glad I could help!
@BernardGarceau
10 ай бұрын
tremendously helpful video. So much great info all in once place! Thanks!
@film_friends
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@cowgrrl
3 жыл бұрын
This was AMAZING thank you! I just got my first film camera Nikon N65 and I'd like to learn how to develop right away as I start this hobby. This was the best video of all the ones I've watched!!
@cowgrrl
3 жыл бұрын
And you don't sound like a gatekeeping film person ** This video was super high-quality and so professional. Thanks!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy i could help you out! Yeah, I am finding a need for more indepth film videos on youtube. I think a lot of people are finding the depth of this super helpful! glad i could help be a guide on your journey! What film stock are you excited to use?
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
I super appreciate it. I dont like when videos talk down to you so i wanted to make it approachable! check out the scanning video for more talk on how to scan.
@8andre3
3 жыл бұрын
At 22:12, before putting your cap, you should put the other spiral on top of the loaded one, in order for it be secured when you do inversions.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Are you talking about the agitation stick?
@8andre3
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends No, no. I mean you should put the empty spiral on top of the loaded spiral. When you do the inversions with only the botton, loaded spiral, it might slide down a little might - and so, when you rest the tank between inversion cycles, the film might not fully submerged in the liquid
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Ah yeah sure. This would be a problem with 2 reels then. The main thing is to fill the tank with the appropriate amount.
@martijndebok8528
2 жыл бұрын
Superb video, i am doing bw myself to be in control of the process. But for color i give it to lab since it is a standerdised process. They send it to fuji and i pay 3 euro's for only developing. Great hack on loading two 120 on the peterson spool.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
3 Euros is such a great deal! I wish it was that cheap out here! Thanks so much! Glad I could help!
@kreexp
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great information and resource. I hope to see your channel grow into something amazing!
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am super glad i could help!
@iplaydrums.6648
3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! It definitely answered some questions. Thank you!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Great!!!
@JuanCarlos0308
2 жыл бұрын
I think, this is the best video. Sheesh...
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@allenaligam2805
2 жыл бұрын
damnn! thanks for the tip of doing 2 120film in one roll! will try that when i dev this week!
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Just remember, if anything seems fishy and it’s not going well bail on the second roll. You don’t wanna crinkle it. You can roll it back on the roll for the next onr
@FeRmBot0118
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Will I really enjoy your content. Honestly a very intuitive and easy going style.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@TrueNumberwang
2 жыл бұрын
Great photographer and great teacher too.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lepolau
Жыл бұрын
A GREAT VIDEO! very good work and good advice, thank you.
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@Lennox_burger
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Super helpful to refresh on development. Question, if I were to develop two rolls of 35mm in one tank, would this count as the chemicals used twice (two rolls)?
@film_friends
Ай бұрын
yeah each roll degrades the chemicals
@judeoorehhh4107
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! This is the only one I will refer to when I do my first film development. Also, I was wondering what type of tape you used to improve the seal on the accordion bottle?
@film_friends
3 ай бұрын
That is so awesome! It is actually pipe tape haha like what you would use on a kitchen sink or something.
@judeoorehhh4107
3 ай бұрын
@@film_friends Oh yeah I know that type now haha Thanks again!
@VincentJohnsonArt
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best Videos on KZitem about processing film. The trick with loading the start of the film before putting it in the darkbag is so simple, I never thought about that. One question: Do you sometimes feel that your photos have some magenta in the shadows and green in the highlights? I sometimes encounter this issue and solve it by adjusting the shadow/highlight sliders in negative lab pro. I heard it’s due to wrong development temperature, but I‘m checking my sous vide with 4 different Thermometers and they all say it’s 38C.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
I could say that that happens sometimes but the conversion software is such a mystery too and it’s easy to edit out. So I don’t really find it an issue.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Also thank you for the kind words! You the best! Ask away on any more questions
@aadamaperturegames
8 ай бұрын
Have you got a guide on how to develop the film for this specific camera ?
@film_friends
8 ай бұрын
What specific camera?
@jvtv1589
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice work, thank you.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Super welcome!
@SheaStevenson
2 жыл бұрын
Is there an advantage to mixing the blix parts in the storage bottle and transferring it back and forth a few times, rather than just doing it all in the beaker? Awesome video by the way, it's the most comprehensive one I've found yet! If I know of anyone else looking to develop their own film, I'll definitely be sending them here.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! It just mixes it way better and provides a container for the reaction to happen. But deff not required, I don’t do it all the time! Just make sure the stuff mixes and pour the dry in slowly. Thanks so much!! I’m glad I can help, hit me up for any questions and watch my scanning videos for the next step!
@itskalesy9658
Жыл бұрын
28:42 , learned this the hard way, RIP my blix
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
haha yes :(
@randallstewart175
3 жыл бұрын
Re the issue of stabilizer. The Cinestill statement quoted, saying that film modifications precludes the need for a stabilizer, is both right and wrong. I guess that explains why Cinestill still includes stabilizer in its other C-41 kit. More accurately, C-41 process films changed the type of dyes used to "develop" color in the film around 2003. These dyes no longer require the chemical stabilization required by Non-C41 films (like E-6). So far, Cinestill is correct. But that's not the end of the story. Stabilizer serves two more functions: (1) it deposits chemical in the film emulsion which repels little bugs which are interested in eating some of those emulsion bits, and (2) a wetting agent (like Photoflo) which avoids water spots during film drying. Omitting stabilizer saves Cinestill about 20 cents and exposes your film to those other issues. Unicolor is a superior product.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
thats super interesting! I would love to talk to Cinestill and hear all about their thought process behind it.
@randallstewart175
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends Good luicki. ask 'em why they omit stabilizer in one kit buit include it in the opther.
@66longinus
3 жыл бұрын
The only problem is that C41 or E6 process require a temperature precision of + or - 0.2 C°. A precision that it is impossible to reach at home. In professional labs we use control strips that we develop every morning before starting production. These are pre-exposed films with different density patches that are measured with a densitometer. The readings are used to trace curves on the processing control charts. One day, a guy showed up at the lab saying that he used to process his color films at home. He also said he could obtain very good quality negatives. I gave him a kodak C41 control strip and told him to process it and bring it back for a reading with our densitometer. When he saw all the readings were beyond tolerance his jaw dropped and he never processed a color film at home again.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Sure labs are better. But Iv developed 60+ rolls last year with this method, with an average of about $1-2 per roll developed. It’s more than a quality control thing, you get many things out of it, including cost savings, the fun of doing it yourself, and a bit more control over the factors. My images look great to me, and many others do this and love their images. This method gives more access to people who want to shoot film and get hands on and save some cash. If it gets more people shooting that’s a good thing. 🤙🏼
@Pedro-de-Barros
2 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends I also doubt all labs are so rigorous with the temperature and ideal conditions.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe!
@bradmadison6397
2 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing.! Thank you. I am ordering all my gear to develop my first role. Question for you... Would you recommend using a film squeegee?
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Yay thank you so much!!! I don’t recommend the squeegee because if it gets a hair of dust on it you will rub it across your film! Massive scratch that can’t be fixed easily
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
What camera are you using?!
@mathildelagarrigue
Жыл бұрын
SO HELPFUL! thank you so much!
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!!
@Graysonemory
Жыл бұрын
So do you need to keep the tank heated during the process? Like sit it in the water in-between inversions?
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
No you dont have to do that
@RRanciDD
Жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial, I just have a question, if I may. My color negatives are somewhat thinner than a commercial, but more than that, when scanning there is a noticeable red shift. All the information I read tells me that I am not developing at the correct temperature, slightly lower, even if I do the agitation on the water bath and my chemical temperature was also controlled by said water bath (heated by a sous vide thingy). You are just mixing outside the water bath, so how do your negatives compare in general to the commercial developing? Is it a matter of just tweaking slightly the colours post scanning? Many thanks for the tip on adding 2x 120 on the same spool!
@film_friends
11 ай бұрын
this really isnt going to replace a profession dev and scan. It really never will. its the difference between $1 per developed and scanned roll vs like $20+ per roll. since I am the once scanning it, yes, i can tweeak it to more of what I like, so my images tend to be better than the lab in color since I am the one who converted it
@zakmainaccount6178
3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this video and how much detail you provide! I'd love to see how you scan your film from negatives into positives in great depth :) Some people are against post production as it pertains to analogue photography. Do you edit your film once they're scanned?
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
I do minor editing but sometimes I’ll go crazy! It’s all about preference and everyone is different. Also, every program is different! I’m gonna work on a video like that very very soon
@zakmainaccount6178
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends aha yes I see from your 500 sub video that you’re going to make one based around scanning. Can’t wait! And thank you for your reply :)
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Of course! Lots of videos in my head. Just gotta get them out :) and gotta get people to see them somehow haha
@zakmainaccount6178
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends can’t wait to see them, your audience will increase no doubt :)
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Haha we will see if it does haha
@mauhimauhi2063
Жыл бұрын
Great video. DO you think the same cinestill kit can be used to develop 4x5 film
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
yeah!
@incredilblehulk2444
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@allisonwelch1367
2 жыл бұрын
any tips on avoiding dust on the negatives/scanner? i've got the air thing going a lot but it doesn't seem to be doing the trick
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
It’s super hard to avoid. The key is more so a low dust environment. And then on top of that the blower and some people have anti static little brushes
@leeanncotrone8369
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome on info thnx sharing
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Of Course!!
@letmebereal
8 ай бұрын
As a rocket scientist I would like to thank you for the video.
@film_friends
8 ай бұрын
WOoo
@xeno6204
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the in depth tutorial!! I just developed my first three rolls of 35mm film and they all came out really well. Just one question how do you know when your film has dried up completely?
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Get it! I’m so pumped for you! The chemicals will start to preform worse. You’ll notice it. I wouldn’t keep them longer than 2 months or 20 rolls
@MediaFXNoosa
2 жыл бұрын
THanks Will , awesome,
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
For sure!!
@WhateverYouSayIsRight
7 ай бұрын
Have a question on mixing the Blix. Does it matter if we don’t pour it back and forth between the beaker and the bottle? Just mix it in the beaker and giving it time to react. Anyone?
@film_friends
7 ай бұрын
Yeah thats fine. The pouring is just a little better than the stir.
@30DegreesBank
6 ай бұрын
I have a question, since I didn't quite catch the following part: Do you rinse off the Developer from the tank, before you pour in the Bleach&Fix? I didn't see that in the video. I develop only B&W at home currently, and there I do that for sure. I wash with water in between the Developer and the Fixer, sicne otherwise I am contaminating the Fixer with drops of Developer. Also, do you use and do you have to use Stop Baths - meaning chemicals, that stop the developing process after the 3,5 minutes, or is just removing the chemical enough? Thanks!
@film_friends
6 ай бұрын
You can wash in between or not. It is prob a good idea to wash but you don't have to. the blix is the stop, its a bleach and fix. which stops the dev and locks it all in.
@BmcN72
3 жыл бұрын
So no maintaining temp during development??? And no wash between steps?
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Maintaining temp is something I only ran into when your 2% rule starts making your dev time like 4.5-6 min. Just dunk your tank in your tub between inversions. And you can wash between if you want. I havnt noticed any change in anything, it’s also mot in the directions. Just another strp
@whatsup3421
Жыл бұрын
Such a good tutorial! When you say that the chemicals last for about 30 rolls of film, do you count all the rolls loaded in the tank as 1 roll (because your are developing them together), or do you count each roll as their own (for example you you have a 2 roll tank, and your chemicals are brand new, your chemicals would now have 2 uses)?
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
I really wouldn't recommend doing 30 anymore. stick to 15ish safer that way. and count every roll not usage.
@stela6894
4 ай бұрын
Hey man thankyou for the video appreciate it! I do have a question though. Do the chemicals have to be heated up for development everytime or is just a one time thing? I didnt see anything being mentioned regarding this and if there was sorry I missed it. Thankyou!
@film_friends
4 ай бұрын
Every time they need to be at 102
@JfhuTheJedi
2 ай бұрын
Does the film not curl up when you hang it to dry? How do we keep it flat?
@film_friends
Ай бұрын
it usually curls as its during then gets straight. Some films curl more than others. you can put it in sleeves and put it under some books after it is dry to help it flatten.
@MichaelLloyd
3 жыл бұрын
I was able to successfully roll the backing paper on a reel the first time I tried this (years ago). I found out what I had done when I opened the bag to take the tank with the reel and backing paper in it out of the bag and found the film. Not my favorite film moment. Technical term for Photo-flo = surfactant. It breaks the surface tension of the water
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes I did that the first time I did 120! I was so frustrated!
@gavinlewis666
3 жыл бұрын
Back in the day I used to do all my developing and printing. After a while I realised there's a sort of Murphy's law in play: Over time, you're gonna make every single mistake there is - so just make sure you only do it only once!
@MichaelLloyd
3 жыл бұрын
@@gavinlewis666 Yup. I have a long first time to use a Jobo story... short version. If you put the switch that selects tank size in the middle all of your chemicals will end up in the water bath, the overflow will run into the sink, and the smell of chemicals will fill the air. Your precious 4x5 negatives, that you travelled a few thousand miles round trip to make, however, will not be developed. It's all part of the learning process :)
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
@@gavinlewis666 hahahahaha yes. and do them early in your career. haha
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh!
@user-ro1dd8bz5c
2 жыл бұрын
do i have to wash my tank out with water between the developer and the blix process? I mean, if not, this two chemicals mix up, arent they?
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t have too but it might help! I don’t. Use distilled at 102 if you do
@bakashu09
Жыл бұрын
How do you know when you should not use the chemicals anymore?
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
you can test a little but of developer on the edge of your leader and see the color change. But I have never had a good luck with this. If you film looks bad or seems like its getting bad, id change it. I recommend around 15 or less. i think they say 8 on the bag.
@SetoKaibaVd
2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome, thank you
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@larrylindell1027
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Really glad I could help!
@bengeeshoots
3 жыл бұрын
does it need to be distilled water? I've seen other peeps say it doesn't matter so much
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. It deff does. If you have fairly good water in your city you might get by on it, but ultimately, tap water has hard minerals and sometimes other chemicals. It can effect it. It can deff effect the drying too, if you don’t used distilled water with photoflo, you will get water stains. For your rinse cycles at the beginning and end (before photo flo) you can use tap
@joyce9831
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@BSpecUSA
Жыл бұрын
My cinestill kit says the temp should be 100 degrees not 130.. Are the instructions wrong??
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
102 is the developing temp. 130 is just to get it warm for mixing, do not develop at that temp.
@BSpecUSA
Жыл бұрын
@@film_friends Yes I got that part.. But it also says to have it at 100 for mixing and then 102 for developing. I was not sure if 130 was way too hot for mixing or not. Thanks!
@BSpecUSA
Жыл бұрын
Also wanted to ask you for any tips you might have for developing 25 year old rolls of color 35 mm film? They seem to come out very very under exposed!
@STGFilmmakers
2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys does anyone know the formula on how much dev to add back into your main stash of developer after developing rolls. I know Richardlab actually has never emptied there tanks in 40 years because they just keep “refreshing” the dev with fresh developer after each use. Thanks.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
I think on a small scale level this wouldn’t be the best idea. These companies have very exact measurements they put in these packages and they are only rated for so many rolls. It would be super complex on a small scale to do that. The big companies can do that with their larger batches. It’s a different workload.
@artexfetus
2 жыл бұрын
I have a dark room at my school but it only develops in black and white can I use the same chemicals processing coloured film like I would black and white? (of course keeping more attention to the temp)
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
No b&w is different. Though some b&w can be developed and in color chemicals
@artexfetus
2 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends Ahh I see thank you :)
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@omarallahouthi159
3 жыл бұрын
The chemical must be heated All rolls ?
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
The chemicals must be kept at 102 degrees F for all rolls. Put the chemicals back in the bath while prepping for another load and don’t s start until they are there
@jaume1159
2 жыл бұрын
Wow Will! Thanks for this amazing video… it is by far the best I’ve seen. I just wanted to ask you if its necessary to run some water after getting the developer out and the blix in to avoid cross contamination. Is something they do in sone other videos I’ve seen but you didn’t. I also wanted to know how important accordeon bottles are, here in Spain they are super expensive, like 20€ a bottle and Ive seen some people using glass bottles ti storage ther chemicals but using one of those wine things that sucks the air out of the bottle. Thanks for your help and your amazing tutorials!!
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this kind message! Some people do the rinse between those steps, I don’t think it’s necessary. But it is a good way to preserve your blix. But your developer will wear out faster than your blix. For the bottles, I would say that dark glass is fine! Gotta use what you can! So glad I could help you!
@seanc5718
2 жыл бұрын
Don't rinse between developer unless you add a stop, and instead of accordian bottles you can use PET soda bottles. Very easy to squeeze the excess air out and they're designed to keep things carbonated so they're very good at keeping oxygen out.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@teruroberto
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
💫💫
@hoonetic
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, @1willcobb! I was planning on developing color film myself and I was wondering if the Kodak Pho-flo you're using the same as a "stabilizer"? If not, when would you use the photo-flo?
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
No it is no the same. Stabilizer is the step after he blix. It helps preserve the film. The photo-flo is a wetting agent to help the water sheet off and not leave water stains
@Blizzardmane
3 жыл бұрын
Photoflo sounds like rinse aid for dishes has anyone tried rinse aide as it's a fraction of the price
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
You can use soap as a substitute but it is not as good. You can get a bottle of this for like $8
@vimai4141
3 жыл бұрын
thank you
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lmnop7098
3 жыл бұрын
Richard photo lab is prob the best around. I send my important rolls there. For all the fun shots I just develop at home. It's pricey but worth it for perfect development and scans. Check them out.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
I should check him ouT!
@lmnop7098
3 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends Nice! You should do one of these vids on Slide film. This is one of the best i've seen on youtube.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I want to do slide film! If I get a little more time!
@D_L_J_83
2 жыл бұрын
Do you wear gloves while loading the film into the tank? I’m thinking so I don’t put fingerprints haha
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
I dont so i can feel it! just dont touch it. haha it takes practice. You can do it!
@D_L_J_83
2 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends thanks man!!
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@eloyhernandez1567
3 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best at home developing video I've seen. Thanks for making this!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
That. Means. So. Much. To. Me! Thank you so so so much. I am glad people are discovering it and there is more to come! thank you again!
@mikewooddenezaire
2 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends You the best.
@mikewooddenezaire
2 жыл бұрын
@@film_friends new sub!
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Naaaahhhh
@lyht5626
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Thanks so much
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
So Glad i could help!
@fernandomonge5662
2 жыл бұрын
Straight up, the most thorough and comprehensive tutorial I could find! You've genuinely got me not only feeling more excited to start developing my own film but also more confident going into it for the 1st time! :)
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
That means a lot to me for you to say that! Thank you so much and I’m so excited for your journey!
@hiphopnin3
3 жыл бұрын
I just found this vid yesterday and can I say firstly its one of the most in depth videos on this subject on youtube. But the one tip that got me to dive head first into attempting developing is the use of the film retriever to help get the film started in the spool before putting it into the bag. To me that is genius because that is the part that made me hesitate the most. Great vid!
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is so much of a game changer for sure! Thanks for watching!
@Mamo878
2 жыл бұрын
A helpful tip. With 35mm film when you cut the film leader off before you're going to feed it into the Paterson reel, try not to cut it in the middle of the sprocket holes. You want to try to get as smooth an edge as you can on that leading edge without any partially cut little sprocket thingies sticking out on the edges. That helps minimizes the chances of the film getting hung up at some point while doing all that reel ratcheting.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Thats a good tip, I cover that in the video! its one of my hacks!
@groombridge732
11 ай бұрын
Yankee original models don't jam as much as Paterson. Imo
@SimonBouchard82
3 жыл бұрын
Only 863 views?! This is the best guide I've watched. I'm preparing for my first film development! Thank you very much for putting this all together! You're a hero :)
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
Hey dude thank you so much! That means a lot! I am still such a small KZitem ya know? Gotta spread the word
@overexposed6560
Жыл бұрын
Banjo, strat, analog photography.. better believe there's a mustache present. Love this guy and great information.
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha thanks !! Gotta keep a banjo close by
@SamuelBendix
3 күн бұрын
Literally buying everything on your list and trying it myself. Genuinely tired of not having control over my film developing, taking matters into my own hands. THANK YOU for the genuinely incredible video.
@film_friends
3 күн бұрын
So glad I could help! Get after it!
@matthewbushey9455
4 жыл бұрын
Nice work! It takes a lot of effort to make a video of this scale with this much detail. Way to go! I do have to say, with roughly 8,000+ hours in the darkroom, processing color prints was always a chore - and film, just as finicky to time and especially temp, even more so . . . but the "sous vide" approach to maintaining temp is a brilliant idea! Makes me want to return to processing my 4x5 and 8x10 color myself. Much props from a fellow film buff.
@film_friends
3 жыл бұрын
yess the sous vide is a great idea. I saw this one that was made for film developing and the upcharge was insane. Thats why I found this one for just $40. They make cheaper ones but less control over the exact temp. yes you should get back into color! I really appreciate your support!
@donsemo4804
7 ай бұрын
Time is not a con. You make developing film a chore. Setup takes no time, break down takes no time, unless you're really pressed for time.
@film_friends
6 ай бұрын
Time is an illusion we all chase in life, a relentless pursuit that binds us to the ticking of clocks and the pages of calendars, yet escapes our grasp like sand slipping through fingers. In this pursuit, we find ourselves racing against a phantom adversary, measuring our existence in units that dictate our routines, deadlines, and moments of rest. Yet, what if this chase is but a dance with shadows, a quest for something that, in its essence, cannot be captured or contained? Imagine a world where time is not a master but a melody, a rhythm to which life moves in harmony. Here, the seasons change not because the calendar decrees it, but because the earth breathes in patterns of growth, decay, and rebirth. Birthdays are not annual milestones marking how long we've survived the ticking clock, but celebrations of moments filled with laughter, love, and lessons learned. In this realm, the elderly are not praised for the years they've accumulated, but for the wisdom they've gathered like pearls in the ocean of life. Children are not rushed to grow up, but encouraged to linger in the magic of now, for in the eyes of the universe, each moment is infinite and precious. As Eli's clocks tick away in the background, they do not count down to an end but remind us of a cycle, a loop where beginnings and endings are intertwined, where every second is an opportunity to live fully, not as prisoners of time, but as travelers on a journey through the vast, timeless expanse of existence. In this dance, time is not an enemy but a partner, and life is not a race, but a story - a story that we write not with the ink of hours and minutes, but with the essence of our being. So let us embrace this illusion, not as a chase, but as a dance, moving to the rhythm of the heart, where every beat is a step, every breath a turn, and every day a chance to create, to love, to be. In this dance, the illusion of time becomes our canvas, and life, in all its fleeting beauty, becomes our art.
@Joshypi
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Just wanted to say thanks for such a helpful tutorial. Your kit, process, and directions were everything I needed to develop my 35mm film for the first time. I just developed for the second time and it turned out great as well! Really appreciate it.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m so glad I could help!
@jabez1409
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sacrificing that 120 roll .
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
all in a days work haha
@themike97_58
29 күн бұрын
it hurt to watch, but yes, thank you haha. would have been impossible to adequately explain otherwise.
@nicklopro
3 ай бұрын
I stink at in depth tutorials. So instead I have been posting silly meme film photography shorts. By the way! I remember reaching out to you about that light you used for scanning. Definitely appreciate that vid you made, the light has worked great and def helped my scans.
@film_friends
3 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! Im so glad I could help. Long videos are hard but short ones get the most views these days haha
@Jvbriggs
Ай бұрын
This could be the absolute BEST KZitem video I have ever watched!!! My Gaawdd it is so GOOD! 😘😘😘
@film_friends
Ай бұрын
Oh thanks
@justinbanister7858
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I've been studying it a lot in preparation of developing my own film. I finally got the supplies in and I'm seeing a difference that could use clarification. You set the water bath to 130° in the beginning but the kit says to have it at roughly 100°. Why did you set the mixing temperature higher? Just interested in knowing if there was a reason for the extra heat. Does it mix better?
@film_friends
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks so much for watching! So yes the extra heat helps mixing BUT also the 1st time you make chemicals, you are often making them to be used right then. so a trick to have your chemicals ready for you to use right away is start them hot like that when mixing, and as you do all the mixing and stuff, they should be close to 102 by the time you are ready to use them. if you start at 102, all your mixing is going to cool it down and then it wont be ready when you finish mixing, you will have to wait a few min for it to come back up. the temp doesn't hurt the chemicals, but it will hurt your film, so make sure you use 102 for your actual developing. Hope that helps!
@Thereal111t
11 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried the AP or adorama branded reels? Kind of life changing for the 120/220. They’re compatible with the Paterson tanks too. You can get them individually from adorama but might as well get the whole tank kit money wise.
@film_friends
10 ай бұрын
That sounds awesome ! No I havnt I need too
@harleycashinfo388
6 ай бұрын
Great video I haven't developed film since 1996 in High School I feel so old I started watching video's and was like yeah, but were are the enlarging machines and print paper 😂 now a inkjet printer can do that. I'm still buying a projector I'm getting back into film because everything is fake now real film not photoshopped or Light roomed is the real test anyone can push a button and then AI a image
@film_friends
6 ай бұрын
People are digging film because of the AI thing. AI is killing creativity.
@princessshredder
2 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is a real confidence booster! Thank you for giving your valuable time to sharing this so clearly with us!
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! So glad I could help!
@starboard94
Ай бұрын
Hi Will - Ive watch your videos and i find them really helpful. Yesterday i developed colorfilm for my first time, with rodinal adox. I was comfused after i pour out thhe stabilizer that the recipie didnt said i had to wash the film after. The stabilizer was the last step. In this case considering im more used to b/w film, i washed the film under the sink with water after thhe stabilizer. now my question is - are the watermarks on my dry film water, or stabilizer chemicals? What can i do now? Can i put the film on a reel and wash it again with water? Or with stabilizer? Thank you - best regards Gard!
@film_friends
Ай бұрын
photoflo I talked about it at the end of the video. you can clean them after and it might help but its good to use it at the last step
@Toblerino
2 жыл бұрын
How this doesn't have more views is beyond my understanding. I recently got into film photography after doing 6 years of digital, and this tutorial was super helpful! On my way to order every component and begin developing at home! Thank you for this.
@film_friends
2 жыл бұрын
I’m super glad I could help! I wish it had more view too! Spread the word :) thanks for being here!
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