Film developing is a crucial step in the analog photography process, transforming exposed film into tangible images. This traditional method involves a series of chemical reactions that bring latent images to life. The process typically consists of several steps, including development, stopping, fixing, washing, and drying.
The first step is development, where the exposed film is immersed in a developer solution. This solution activates the light-sensitive silver halide crystals on the film, turning them into metallic silver. The developer brings out the latent image created during the exposure process, rendering it visible on the film. The duration of development and the specific developer solution used can influence the contrast, tonality, and overall look of the final images.