Question 4
(a) List any three tools needed for film development using the tank method.
(b) Describe the process of making a contact print.
This was a straight forward question for the candidates. Nevertheless, few candidates attempted the question and the performance was poor. Candidates were expected to explain the following points in their answers:
- Developing tank/multi-reel tanks
- Measuring cylinder
- Funnel
- Brown bottles
- Thermometer
- Washing siphon
- Timer
- Reel
- Film reel /spiral spool
- Film hangers/film clips
- Beaker/mixing jug/graduates
- Film squeeze
- Film wiper
- Stirring paddles/rod
- Scissors.
(a)
(b)
- Place the paper on the baseboard of the enlarger
- Cut the negative into strips as appropriate
- Lay the negatives on the emulsion side of the photo paper/printing paper
- Place a clear/plain (transparent) glass on the paper
- Remove the lens of the enlarger
- Turn on the lamp of the enlarger
- Allow light to expose the negative to register on the paper for a specific time
- Remove photo paper from baseboard for processing
- Put paper in the developing tray
- Remove and put in a stop-bath solution tray
- Remove after some time and place in the fixer tray
- Remove and place under running water
- Take to the dryer/dry the print.