The Film Developing Cookbook from Focal Press is a comprehensive manual and resource for all aspects of black and white film development, including information on the films themselves and the various chemistries used during processing. Authored by Steve Anchell and Bill Troop, this publication serves as a more focused companion to The Darkroom Cookbook and presents a wealth of information dedicated to traditional film development. In addition to simply providing resource data, the authors also take subjective stances on processing and evaluation techniques, developing a personal aesthetic, how to work with T-grain emulsions, and discuss and debunk many existing film development myths.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Developer Categories
Films
Developer Ingredients
Developer Procedures
Solvent Developers
Non-Solvent Developers
Super-Fine Grain Developers
Tanning Developers
Special Developers
Two-Bath, High Contrast
Ascorbic Acid
Increasing Film Speed
Document Films
After Development Processes: Stop Baths, Fixers, Washing
Appendix 1: Reference Formulas
Appendix 2: Mixing and Storing Stock Solutions
Appendix 3: Safety; Chemical and Equipment Suppliers
Table of Abbreviations
Table of Equivalents
Bibliography
Index
Chart 1: Ilford Temperature Conversion Chart
Chart 2: Recommended Developing Times for Films and Developers
Developer Categories
Films
Developer Ingredients
Developer Procedures
Solvent Developers
Non-Solvent Developers
Super-Fine Grain Developers
Tanning Developers
Special Developers
Two-Bath, High Contrast
Ascorbic Acid
Increasing Film Speed
Document Films
After Development Processes: Stop Baths, Fixers, Washing
Appendix 1: Reference Formulas
Appendix 2: Mixing and Storing Stock Solutions
Appendix 3: Safety; Chemical and Equipment Suppliers
Table of Abbreviations
Table of Equivalents
Bibliography
Index
Chart 1: Ilford Temperature Conversion Chart
Chart 2: Recommended Developing Times for Films and Developers