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In a technically good photographic print, you want all of these except paper white and black with no detail.
What is shades of gray (will also accept: zones, i.e. Ansel Adams Zone System...more later)
100
The aspect ratio of 35 mm film.
What is 2:3. (35mm film is 1 x 1.5 inches). When printing you can produce a "full frame" image at any 2:3 ratio, e.g. 4 x 6 inches, 6 x 9 inches, 8 x 12 inches, &c.)
100
It's always important to transport wet prints in a clean one of these to keep your print safe and to keep the floor dry.
What is a clean tray (stored underneath the darkroom sink). Remember to rinse and return after use.
100
An image is divided with 2 vertical and 2 horizontal into a grid of nine with elements placed along the lines and at the intersection of the lines.
What is the rule of thirds.
100
On your contact sheet test strip—if your film was exposed and developed correctly—your sprockets look like this at the correct exposure.
What is black (will also accept: not visible OR the first exposure where the sprockets disappear).
200
The emulsion side of paper.
The shiny side.
200
It has larger grain, but requires 2 stops less light than 100 ISO film for an accurate exposure.
What is 400 speed film.
200
The most important thing to do when using the darkroom.
What is BE CONSIDERATE (will also accept: Clean up after yourself).
200
On a sunny day you can estimate your exposure by using f/16 and the shutter speed closest to your film speed, i.e. f/16 at 1/125 when using ISO 100 film (or any equivalent exposure).
What is the sunny 16 rule.
200
5 criteria of a good print.
What is 1. focus (both focus in the darkroom and intentionally focused with intentional depth of field in the film) 2. density (not over or under exposed) 3. contrast (black [with detail], white [not paper white] and full range of grays) 4. borders (clean, intentional) 5. no spots (dust spots either cleaned or spot toned) 6. composition (visual appeal--dynamic, interesting) 7. content (intellectually / emotionally interesting) 8. original (new view point) 9. &c.
300
They save you time and money in the long run in addition to giving you more control and decision about your images. You need to make a new one every time you change anything, including -any time you add a filter -move your enlarger head -change focus (not re-focus, but change your focus) -change from rc to fiber -change enlarger
What are test strips.
300
If you love grain and want to really exaggerate grain, what film would you use.
What is 800-3200 speed film (will also accept: overdeveloped film)
300
What you should do before and after using a pitcher, a tray, a beaker, &c.
What is rinse it with water.
300
Hungarian-born photojournalist and documentary war photographer Robert Capa once said, "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not________"
What is "close enough".
300
Direction and order of negatives, paper, and glass when making a contact sheet using "emulsion side up or down" starting from the bottom.
What is paper emulsion side up (shiny up), negatives emulsion side down (shiny up), glass on top.
400

Order of operations when making a print from setting your easel blades to your desired print size to inserting your FINAL print in the developer.

What is 1. set your easel blades to your desired print size (keeping in mind your paper size, and the aspect ratio of the film) 2. insert your clean negative into the negative carrier, emulsion side down and facing away from you 3. turn the focus light on on your timer and adjust the focus until you see the grain in your grain focuser. 4. adjust the height of the enlarger head to fit to your easel blades, re-focus, repeat as necessary, and/or adjust your easel blades to crop your image 5. make a test strip, recommendation f/11 at 2-3 sec 6. determine the accurate density / time of your exposure, and possibly (if you have a good enough sample) determine if you need a filter--if so, make a new test strip 7. make a test print at the exposure 8. if you haven't done so already, determine if you need a filter, if so make a new test strip, and new test print 9. determine where you need to burn and dodge, and estimate how long, and / or make test strips to determine how long in each section 10. make a new print burning and dodging and / or with the filter 11. look at that print, determine if there are any more areas that need burning and/or dodging 12. if it's perfect, take notes on what you did and/or consider making an extra print or two 13. if it needs changes, make the changes, then insert your FINAL print in the developer.

400
The emulsion side of film.
What is the non-shiny side.
400
A couple of things you should check on your enlarger before turning on your enlarger light.
What is your filter door is closed and your negative carrier slot is down (& your lens and lens board are installed).
400
Positioning your subject within a doorway for example, or photographing your subject through a car window and including the car in the photograph to add context and visual emphasis.
What is a frame within a frame.
400
A fast lens.
What is a lens with a wide aperture (small number, big hole, e.g. f/1.4 or f/2).
500
This is when a print is the most fragile. Care should be used when handling and squeegeeing, especially at the edge of the prints.
What is when it's wet.
500

photo-flo, prompt secure storage of negatives after drying, minimizing the opening of the film dryer and only opening the film dryer when it's turned off, anti-static brush, canned air, film cleaner

Things that help prevent / remove dust on negatives.

500
Always make sure your paper is closed and ask everyone in the darkroom before doing this.
What is turn on the white lights.
500
As Edward Weston said, “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk. Such rules and laws are deduced from the accomplished fact; they are the products of reflection.” With this quote in mind, don't be limited by the rules as you photograph--make new ones! It's good to know the rules that have worked, but also remember this....!
What is rules are made to be broken.
500
The correct exposure at f/8 with 100 speed film if your camera’s light meter reading is f/8 @ 1/500 with 400 speed film.
f/8 @ 1/125 s