35mm B&W FILM DEVELOPMENT- w/ Joseph Mansfield

Who this is for:

This WORKSHOP is for people who are already comfortable shooting film, but want to dabble in B&W film photography and home development. If you want to take more control of your film process, this class will show you just that. Learn how to develop your own 35mm B&W film.

What will be covered:

This workshop will begin with a ~60 min. introduction/presentation of the topics below, then we will begin the hands on portion, individuals getting to practice what they've learned and get answers to questions in real time! Tickets are limited to 10 people! So get a spot before it sells out!

Topics:

• - B&W vs Color development
• Temperature sensitivity, timing, standard (C41) vs variable (B&W)
• Different B&W developers & elements that affect your development
• Rodinal, HC110, D-76, XTOL
• Mixing chemicals & equipment needed
• Following the instructions on packages, Reels/tanks, measuring jugs, mixing tools, storage jugs, thermometer
• Leader retrieval
• Tools & tricks
• Loading film onto reels & into developing tanks
• Starting in light & going into the dark
• Figuring out time & processing film
• Massive Dev Chart (website), Pre-wet, develop, stop, fix, wash, wetting agent & drying

What you'll need to bring:

One roll of Black & White 35mm Film that has already been fully shot and rewound into the canister. Or, ask for one of our test rolls.

The Workshop Instructor: Joseph Mansfield

I am a local Sacramento photographer. Started shooting 3 years ago, starting with film, developing and scanning my own rolls from the beginning. Recently graduated Cosumnes River College with an AA in Art Photography, worked in the photography department at Cosumnes River, long-time member of Cameras & Coffee 916, have had work on display at a few local galleries and now an Action Camera Rocklin employee who’s also still creating personal professional work. Mostly self taught in those first two years and refining my style, vision and path through education.

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