09 Developing Film (Part 1)
Developing a video is not an easy task and is not all about pressing play, a lot of time, studying and effort I put into it. As a beginning film developer take the quiz below and see what you have understood so far in this new field in entertainment. Good luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The function of the light trap on the developing tank is to let the ____________ in and... (continued in next question)
Explanation
Page 130: "The top of the processing tank has a light trap, an opening designed to allow processing solutions in and out without letting light in."Rate this question:
- 2.
(continued from previous question)...to keep the ___________ out.
Explanation
Page 130: "The top of the processing tank has a light trap, an opening designed to allow processing solutions in and out without letting light in."Rate this question:
- 3.
A _________________ is a school or other darkroom that is shared by many people.
Explanation
Page 130: "This is especially true of equipment in a gang darkroom, a school or other darkroom shared by many people."Rate this question:
- 4.
Most ___________ reels are adjustable to accommodate either 35mm or 120 (medium format) film.
- A.
Plastic
- B.
Stainless steel
Correct Answer
A. PlasticExplanation
Page 130: "Stainless steel reels fit only one side of film -- usually 35mm or 120 (medium format). If you shoot both kinds of film, you will need to purchase two separate reels. Most models of plastic reels are adjustable to accommodate either size."Rate this question:
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- 5.
__________ reels fit only one size of film.
- A.
Plastic
- B.
Stainless steel
Correct Answer
B. Stainless steelExplanation
Page 130: "Stainless steel reels fit only one side of film -- usually 35mm or 120 (medium format). If you shoot both kinds of film, you will need to purchase two separate reels. Most models of plastic reels are adjustable to accommodate either size."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Scissors with a/an ______________-end are safest for in the darkroom.
- A.
Sharp
- B.
Blunt
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. BluntExplanation
Page 132: "You will need to cut the film from the spool after winding it on a reel, and you will have to cut dry film into strips for storage and handling. Blunt-end scissors are the safest, particularly because you will often be cutting in the dark."Rate this question:
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- 7.
Storage bottles that can eliminate excess _____ in some way are especially good for extending the life of your chemicals.
Correct Answer
airExplanation
Page 133: "Bottles that collapse or can be squeezed to eliminate excess air are especially good for extending the life of your chemicals."Rate this question:
- 8.
A film washer is a mandatory accessory for a darkroom.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Page 133: "Note that a film washer is an optional accessory, as there are ways to wash film without one."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Negatives are vulnerable to scratching or other physical damage.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Page 133: "Negatives are vulnerable to scratching or other physical damage from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, and careless handling."Rate this question:
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- 10.
A __________________ can be used to load film into your processing reels and tank if a darkroom is not available.
Correct Answer
changing bagExplanation
Page 134: "When a darkroom is not available, you can load film into your processing reels and tank in a collapsible, lighttight sack called a changing bag."Rate this question:
- 11.
Chemical poweders must be mixed with __________ to make a stock solution.
- A.
Liquid chemicals
- B.
Water
- C.
Air
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. WaterExplanation
Page 134: "Powders must be mixed with water to make a stock solution, the form in which chemicals are generally stored."Rate this question:
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- 12.
The usable form of the chemical is called a ___________________.
Correct Answer
working solution
working soltionExplanation
Page 134: "The usable form of the chemical (whether diluted or undiluted) is called a working solution."Rate this question:
- 13.
What chemical used first in film-processing?
- A.
Fixer remover
- B.
Wetting agent
- C.
Fixer
- D.
Developer
- E.
Stop bath
Correct Answer
D. DeveloperExplanation
Page 136Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the last chemical that is used in film-processing?
- A.
Fixer remover
- B.
Wetting agent
- C.
Fixer
- D.
Developer
- E.
Stop bath
Correct Answer
B. Wetting agentExplanation
Page 136Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the most important processing chemical?
- A.
Fixer remover
- B.
Wetting agent
- C.
Fixer
- D.
Developer
- E.
Stop bath
Correct Answer
D. DeveloperExplanation
Page 136: "The developer is the most important processing chemical because it forms the image, turning exposed film into negatives."Rate this question:
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- 16.
The _______ the film exposure, the denser the concentration of developed silver.
- A.
Lighter
- B.
Greater
Correct Answer
B. GreaterExplanation
Page 136: "The greater the film exposure, the denser the concentration of developed silver."Rate this question:
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- 17.
If you were to dilute 1 quart of stock solution 1:3 (1 part developer to 3 parts H20), how many quarts of working solution would you have? _______ quarters
Correct Answer
4
fourExplanation
If you dilute 1 quart of stock solution with a ratio of 1:3 (1 part developer to 3 parts H20), you would have a total of 4 quarts of working solution. The ratio indicates that for every 1 part of developer, you mix it with 3 parts of water. Since you start with 1 quart of stock solution, you would add 3 quarts of water to it, resulting in a total of 4 quarts of working solution.Rate this question:
- 18.
It would take _____ minutes to develop Tri-X film in D-76, 1:1, at 68*F.
Correct Answer
10
tenExplanation
Chart on page 136Rate this question:
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It would take _____ minutes to develop Tri-X film in D-76, 1:1, at 69*F.
Correct Answer
9.75
9-3/4
93/4Explanation
Chart on page 136Rate this question:
- 20.
Time and temperatures for developing should be followed exactly according to the chart or a disaster will occur.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Page 137Rate this question:
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- 21.
With the stop bath described in the text, how much stock solution should you use to make 20 oz. of working solution?
Correct Answer
2
two
2 ounces
two ouncesExplanation
Page 137: "1 part prepared stop to 9 parts water"
____oz stop x 9oz water = 20oz working solutionRate this question:
- 22.
The terms hypo and fix (or fixer) are interchangeable.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Page 138: "Fixer, sometimes called hypo, is a chemical that removes this unexposed (and thus undeveloped) silver, allowing the film to be viewed safely in the light."Rate this question:
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