The Art of it All
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Module 10 · Advanced · 4 Weeks

The Art of it All

The alchemy of analog

Taught live at Salt Media Studios · 501 Walnut St, Frederick, CO

Professional studio environment. Full commercial lighting. Real gear.

— Overview

<p>There is no more intimate relationship with photography than developing your own film. This module demystifies the darkroom process, from loading film onto reels to chemical development, contact printing, and the magic of watching an image emerge in the developer tray.</p>

— What You Will Learn

  • <p>Loading film onto reels Chemistry: developer, stop bath, fixer Pushing and pulling film Contact sheets and proofing Introduction to enlarging and printing</p>

— Lessons (5)

01

Loading Film onto Reels

The foundational skill of analog development.

35 minLoadingReelsTank
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02

The Chemistry of Development

Developer, stop bath, fixer — understanding each stage.

44 minDeveloperStop BathFixer
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03

Pushing & Pulling Film

Altering development for creative exposure control.

40 minPushingPullingEI
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04

Contact Sheets & Proofing

Reviewing and selecting from a roll of film.

38 minContact SheetProofingSelection
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05

Introduction to Enlarging

Making your first silver gelatin print.

50 minEnlargingPrintingSilver Gelatin
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4 weeks · 5 lessons · Apply for a seat

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DifficultyAdvanced
Duration4 weeks
Lessons5

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Photography in the RAW

Strip away the automated frame. Master the image.

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Salt Media Studios

501 Walnut St · Frederick, CO 80530

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