Darkroom Basics
What is a darkroom used for in photography?
A darkroom is used to develop film and print photographs using special chemicals and light control.
What machine projects an image from a negative onto photo paper?
An enlarger.
Which chemical makes the image appear on the paper?
Developer.
What does composition mean in photography?
How the elements in an image are arranged.
Why must a darkroom be light-controlled?
Because photographic paper and film are sensitive to light and can be ruined if exposed.
What is a contact sheet?
A print showing all photos from a roll of film in the same size as the negatives.
What is the purpose of the stop bath?
To stop the developing process.
What does tone refer to in a black-and-white photograph?
The range of light and dark values.
What colour light is usually safe to use in a darkroom?
Red (or amber) safelight.
What protective wear might we wear in the darkroom?
Protective glasses
What chemical permanently locks the image onto the paper?
Fixer.
What is exposure?
The amount of light that reaches the film or photo paper.
What could happen if white light is turned on in the darkroom?
The photographic paper or film would be exposed and ruined.
What precautions do we take to ensure white light doesn't enter the darkroom when exposing and developing photographs?
* No white turned on
* Keep curtain closed when opening the door
What order are the chemicals used in when printing?
Developer → Stop Bath → Fixer.
Define what a symbol is?
an object or image which holds meaning or represents something else.