My First Time Developing Color Film!

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I took the time to document how I developed C-41 color film for the very first time! How to develop color film is pretty easy, and I didn't expect it to be this simple. If you don't develop color film yet but you develop black and white the transition will be pretty easy. Originally I was scared of developing color because of the temperatures but honesty its not as hard as people make it out to be! Throughout the process I was pretty relaxed with everything, not everything was by the book but the images still came out great! I highly suggest you try it out. There are numerous C-41 developing kits you can use. The one I used in this video was from Unicolor.
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@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Thumbs this video up if I should create a video series on how I develop my film! #MinoltaGang

@_joka9 6 лет назад

step by step black and white would be nice too, planned on startin to develop myself beginning with next summer

@BelangerStudios 6 лет назад

I've always been super intimidated to develop my own film but this honestly made it seem so much simpler. Thanks man!

@WhoIsSea. 6 лет назад

What'd you use to scan the film?

@shanellebee6352 4 года назад

Could have just put the cap on and shook it

@BryanRollinsTV 6 лет назад

1. Get a changing bag 2. Use 1L water bottles for chems because you can squeeze all the air out which will increase the life of the chemicals. Its not gonna last too long on those gallon jugs. 3. Don't rinse after stabalizer. its meant to dry on there. if you rinse it off, the negs are gonna mold over time. 4. "When did i shoot this?" is probably something i say on every roll. haha. Glad you got it going, man. Once you do it and realize keeping the temp is not that hard at all, you just feel like a dummy for waiting so long to do color (at least i did). lol.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Bryan Rollins thanks Bryan! I’m gonna order one after Christmas. It’s kind of scary sitting in that room in complete darkness lol. Also I got some hydrogen peroxide bottles I can use!! 997 ml!

@randallstewart175 6 лет назад

Considering the cost of the chemistry, a one-time investment in 2 one liter dark amber glass storage bottles will be repaid by the considerable extension of chemistry life you will get. One each for developer and blix; the stabilizer does not significantly oxidize or age - just used up.

@npicklee 5 лет назад

How long does each chemical usually last?

@Riverrockphotos 5 лет назад

Why a change bag? Bags suck if you have a room use it your hand wont sweat.

@StaticPA 4 года назад

I prefer a dark room over the bag. Also, acordeon bottles work great. If you don't have access to that you can also get some butane gas sprays to spray the bottles with, so it doesn't oxidize.

@TheHighkeyLowkey 4 года назад

Such a relief that you don't have to do everything to the T. I'm about to develop film for the first time, so I needed this. Thanks!

@andrewbarnum5040 6 лет назад

Great!! More people need to shoot film and more need to get into developing their own. I have been using these kits for a while from the FPP and they are Great!! Here are some tips this guy may not be aware of. The Temperature of the developer MUST be between 102.1 and 102.9 degrees Fahrenheit so recommend a digital thermometer. Higher or lower temperatures can cause bad color shifting. Use 1 liter soda bottles not milk jugs, this will help the chemicals last longer. The Water and Blix temperatures need to be close but not exactly 102 degrees. I do a water bath, developer, water bath, Blix, 6-8 minute rinse and then Stabilizer for a minute or 2. You can leave the developer and blix in longer than directed, up to 10 to 15 seconds. Longer exposer to the developer will lighten the image aka Pushing. Add a minute and 10 seconds per stop. When your done squeeze the bottles till the liquid is as the very top so there is no air bubble and put the developer and blix in your refrigerator or a cool place, DO NOT FREEZE. You can use your Chemicals long past the 8 rolls they recommend. The developer can last up to 30-40 rolls of 35mm. Keep note of the color. The developer should look like tea, if it gets cloudy dump it and get another developing kit, the FPP I think has the best deal around and they have a video here on RU-vid. Best advice, just relax except for the developer temp you don't need to be precise on anything just be close and have fun.

@alexanderbouwland1622 5 лет назад

do you need to re heat developer to use it again or only need it at that temp for mixing?

@Tamirkaas 5 лет назад

I use a lab warmwater circulator, aka sous vide water heater. Very steady temperature. I use a big open container for it with a lot of water as a buffer. Easy and no worries about temp at all. Thanks for the vid

@andrewhowarth4578 5 лет назад

King Jvapes, I've been developing B/W for fifty plus years, but always intimidated by C-41 process. Thanks for keeping it real (or reel?) Andy

@MikMilman 6 лет назад

I recommend keeping your tank in the heated water as well! You want to keep the chemistry at the recommended temperatures throughout the whole process. I also monitor the temperature throughout and add a drop of boiling water periodically to keep it steady.

@quinnydoll 5 лет назад

I laughed so hard when he lost the straw in the bottled

@oddvids6803 6 лет назад

Pretty cool. Im always for the oldschool as far as art and crafts go.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

I like your style

@odw_99 4 года назад

“Don’t do it, kids, it’s bad” *2 seconds later* “IN GOES THE COCAINE”😂😂😂

@PharoahsKingdom 5 лет назад

I remember when I used a red room back in the 90's. You had to buy the photo paper, the liquid, the film. Those were fun times.

@randallstewart175 6 лет назад

I like your introduction of color DIY development as fairly easy and not scary, but I'll call you on one error. Wash your film as you will, then do the final soak in stabilizer, but do not then do your further wash. The stabilizer is intended to stay in the film emulsion to protect the color dyes from degrading. Your further final wash flushes out the residual stabilizer meant to permanently stay in the film emulsion, removing that protection. Tip: Use distilled water to mix the stabilizer, then add a few drops of Photoflo to the stabilizer. You can then hang your film without risking scratching it with that squeegee; the film will dry faster and without water spots.

@_joka9 6 лет назад

hmmm that apple juice tasts.. different... wait NOOO ITS DEVELOPER !!!!!!!!

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

John Kawmı or pee 🤮

@kathyvo96 6 лет назад

Can you please show us how to scan as well?!

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

of course!

@giarlucankeoffasiatico4449 6 лет назад

Yes please

@XavierAncarno 6 лет назад

👏 Bravo. First time I was scared af to develop colors.... but after 3 dozens of 120/135 film. I’m confident to develop my slide and print films at home, with Tetenal chemicals. Keep up the good work, love your channel Big up from Paris - France

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Good luck Xavier! Nice to hear someone was scared just as much as i was haha. Also thank you!

@robibautista3806 4 года назад

Quick tip when I load developing reels, I put the reel post in the tank first then have all my tools and film rolls in my pockets then I turn off the lights it’s okay if you turn the light on if you don’t have the lid on as long as you have the funnel in and Locked up

@casuallyidiotic 6 лет назад

I got really scared the first time he said 110° cause in celsius that's very hot (230° f)

@seanzappulla71 6 лет назад

noor I was thinking the same thing.

@Izzy-ut8fy 5 лет назад

How could you heat water over 100• celsius

@AntonoirJacques 5 лет назад

110c is steam

@superotterboy7937 Год назад

Amazing work man! Just came across your channel last weekend and blown away with your results, especially with film. Those shots at the end of this were insanely good, really making me want to try film with this. Inspirational af! Hello from Ireland btw! Keep up the good work dude!

@markharris5771 6 лет назад

I would look into getting some concertina bottles, to get the air out of your bottles as the air will make your chemicals go off. It’s also well worth investing in a dark bag and when you get into using them they are incredibly easy to use. Very well done indeed, and some nice images at the end. I like the jugs you were using, I’ve not seen them in the U.K. Have a great day tomorrow.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Mark Harris thank you Mark! Merry Christmas. I’m late but I took your advice and picked up 3 hydrogen peroxide bottles(hold just under a liter like 996 ml) to use! Thank you!

@johannaaaa19 6 лет назад

Awesome! I ordered all the supplies you need for developing including a good scanner yesterday. Cant wait to try it out myself!!

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Johanna Mi that’s wassup! Good luck! I’m sure you’ll do great

@johannaaaa19 6 лет назад

KingJvpes Thanks :D

@TechKidShazil 5 лет назад

How did it go?

@daisycorner4755 3 года назад

This puts my mind at ease! Just bought all the gear for developing so will let you know how it goes

@dlarge6502 6 лет назад

Here is one thing you might like to make a short vid on. Did you know you can develop colour film as black and white, using the black and white process? Of course you lose the colour but the B&W layer in the film develops as normal. This apparently is a good method of developing film that is old and contains latent images taken years ago. The colour dyes on the older film may have degraded but the B&W layer is more stable and may give a better image. It might me interesting if you were to see how some expired film handles development as B&W.

@jonasstrmmen1328 6 лет назад

I have developed several old colour films with B&W process. Works just fine 👍 But now I am going to start developing both C-41 and E-6. Been doing B&W for 3-4 years now, so I guess it's time to put some colour on my shots 😊

@doplinger1 6 лет назад

Film Photography Project has some good videos on developing too; I’m sure others do as well. You should show us (with a bad roll of film) what you have to do in the dark to get it ready!

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Dave Oplinger alrighty!!! Will do

@randallstewart175 4 года назад

Good illustration of just how bad the Paterson tank is. For the convenience of having a funnel built into the top of the tank, you trap a huge volume of air which is mixed into the developer every time you invert the tank to agitate. It required that big, floppy plsatic kid, which most people find leaks, as does he in this video. The AP tanks have a little funnel top and a tight seal. They tend to be cheaper and are also found at the in-house brand tank from Freestyle, B&H and whoever. Chuck that stinker.

@OldCameras 6 лет назад

A changing bag will make everything a lot easier. Nice work.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Old Cameras indeed, I shall invest in one ☝️

@seemantadutta 4 года назад

I have been developing BNW past 6 months. I just bought chemicals to develop E6 and C41. Your channel is great and thanks for your great content!

@markusschmidt6794 6 лет назад

Don't put photo chemics into drinking bottles! Never! You never know who drinks it. Maybe a child. Peel of the label and make a new one at least. Thank you for showing us your attempts. Like it!

@twotwofresh 6 лет назад

Seriously you smashed it with the video tutorial of colour film developing! Great images Sun, keeper coming! Looking forward to the video series (Y)

@proudtobeautistic 5 лет назад

Just ordered my first Unicolor C-41 kit and I'm stoked.

@trimounixavier9148 5 лет назад

gloves, gloves, gloves...

@MANUEL11 6 лет назад

you should do an update on this like the new stuff you use to develop and how better you have gotten

@travis_cannady 6 лет назад

It is normal for the blix to gas up. Just burp it by cracking open the lid a little bit.

@andrewcroft2570 Год назад

Great video, I've just bought a Canon AV-1 and want to also develop my own films, I've watched your videos on developing B&W films So I think I'm good to go, thank you.

@TimothymakeupsDitzler 6 лет назад

Welcome to the C-41 gang my dude 💪👊👌 well done! Merry Christmas bro!!!

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Timothy Makeups thanks bro! Merry Christmas! Sorry for the late reply 😭

@Gamer8837 5 лет назад

"I should have remembered where the scissors were at" lol so true

@wb3ccn 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video. You made it look so easy to develop Color Film I'm going to have to give it a try.

@nic.frasca 4 года назад

One of the most brutal development videos. Awesome

@McRuessel 6 лет назад

Thx for the video. B&W developing is already an easy process for me so I think I will definitely give color film developing a go.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

McRüssel yessir! You got this man it’s easyyyy

@elmelmon 5 лет назад

Get yourself a blackout bag and you can spool you film right on your kitchen table with the lights on.

@sushitraxh6736 4 года назад

that nice cocaine-like substance got me hahaha

@WadeMacVicar 5 лет назад

I've been binging your content. Soo good man!

@neilbertg8143 5 лет назад

how many roll of films can you develop in these chemical? and for after some time, how to dispose the liquid properly? Thanks. Awesome vid. Looking forward to developing my colored ones

@samueljames5167 4 года назад

I think I’ve heard that the challenge with color film is the process of taking the negatives to the color photopapers

@warnerrotter8789 4 года назад

Hey bro, could you link everything you used for this ? Like the film container and stuff, that’d be great :)

@tadelloeser9513 6 лет назад

Chaotic 😊... but very good, aaand nice results. Love your videos👍🏻. Go on...

@KLK1171 6 лет назад

I appreciate this video so much! Going to be developing my first roll soon! Slowly gathering the supplies haha

@DerSchoermbro 4 года назад

The second time I developed film i didn't know, that the developer doesn't last 2 years, well, now I definitely know ;D

@mitchmaria849 4 года назад

Really love the way you went about this 😂

@TheZacman2 6 лет назад

Congratulations! I use Arista kits myself.

@PerMoenCaptain 4 года назад

Nice video and thanks for inspiration.

@jessicachignell800 4 года назад

Thanks for this I really enjoyed it! I was surprised by the storage bottles you used, do they not have to be opaque? I'm looking forward to learning this process myself 😁😁

@btrdangerdan2010 6 лет назад

Blix looks purple , ish. I want to develop color too, but I just bought black and white chems for development. I’ll wait till I feel comfortable developing black and white first at home before I decide to jump color development.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

I feel it man, thats exactly what i did. I'm sure you'll feel confident fast though!

@blink182isLegendary 6 лет назад

Can you reuse those chemicals and continue to develop more rolls?

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Yes you can but only up to a certain limit. You can usually tell from the way the chemicals look. The guide will tell you what signs to look for in the chemicals to know when they're done.

@Left0verCuRry 6 лет назад

yes, usually up to 10-20 rolls per liter

@johannaaaa19 6 лет назад

Yes, depending on the amount and type of chemicals you have you can use 1-liter-solutions up to 16 times

@nicksucio 6 лет назад

Well done man! And the images came out great, the few I saw! What exactly is the purpose of the Blitz & also stabilizer ? Also, do you save the chemicals ? I noticed you put them all in the bottles once you were done instead of dumping them. If you do reuse the chemicals, how many times could you? One day I'll experiment and develop also...

@Daughterofyah789 4 года назад

"If anyone is wondering what I use to stir, it's two mc donalds straws...oh sh*t" Bruh 😂 I was literally saying uh oh just as it happened like amazing haha much love great video :)

@nanaiahys9721 4 года назад

Nice marreted. Thanks. I know how to print the negative? Pls make a video. Thanks

@Gophotos99 6 лет назад

Nice video. My color film has been piling up I need to buy a c-41 kit!

@UnusSedLeo-w5l 6 лет назад

Excellent! Won't do it though. Still, I did buy another XD7 (XD11) in black with new logo...

@northof-62 4 года назад

I still have the uopened chemical bags from the 80s. Never got around to it.

@sofiapazschwartz9235 4 года назад

I’m from argentina, in Cordoba (a little city in the middle of the country). I saw you now for the first time. I really want, i dont know how to say it, what you r doing in this video. I use two analog cameras : my yashica minister iii and my point and shoot cannon ( now i dont Remember The model) here is too expensive develope film. Sorry my english ( my keyboard its in spanish). Your video was good, and you look friendly. Byeeeeeee

@veronicalouisesumpia761 6 лет назад

the longest video i watched on youtube on which i didnt get bored

@L755ovo 6 лет назад

I'm sorry if you've already done this and I'm just not seeing it, but can you show your process for developing black and white?

@Unidente02 4 года назад

This video removes the "hoodoo" from color film developing. I already know how to develop B&W film, so I will dig out my tank and film holders. Thanks.

@shane1qaz 6 лет назад

where did you buy that kit from and how do you scan the film at the end

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

I received it as a contribution to the channel! You can just search Unicolor on google though and it'll pop up.

@randallstewart175 6 лет назад

Try Freestyle in California. They may also sell the same kit under their house brand name. If it's powder (not liquid), its Unicolor - very good product and a bit cheaper usually.

@teemujonttejontteteemu475 6 лет назад

awesome video dude! keep up the gr8 work!

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

teemujontte jontteteemu thank you!

@RealSergiob466 6 лет назад

It was great. Doesn't mean you don't have to go to the Darkroom Lab.

@RealSergiob466 6 лет назад

Note: I do not recommend to go to the drug store. I went there it took 3-4 weeks. On CVS the picture is good but they don't return the film. In Walmart the picture look shit and also they don't return the film. In the Darkroom Lab it's a great developing film. These options are great, web upload, and return film. The Darkroom Lab took 5-7 days. Returning film is the point

@VVSChopps 6 лет назад

Were can i get all the tools you used in the video bro? Nice vid btw, you really made it look easy!!

@omarhurtado394 6 лет назад

Hey! New to your channel, been watching a couple of videos, keep up the good work! Do you think developing color at home is cheaper than sending it out? My place charges me 7.50 + 0.36 per print.

@neildewestelinck6639 5 лет назад

I would not use something to swipe the water of... better to avoid to possible risk scratches.

@AnthonyWeekesE1Tech 6 лет назад

Thank you for this vid! It made me more comfortable with what I did a week ago. Keep it up! #lazydevelopers #minoltagang

@codybrown3844 3 года назад

Late post is late - but I used to develop film for a drugstore and we had a tool for popping the top off of a 35 canister to get to the film. Do you choose to peel it back for a reason or is it just the way you learned? Not saying my way is right, just trying to figure out if it is better one way or the other.

@elleesmith2063 6 лет назад

how do you open the film cans so easily! i always struggle with that part, it usually takes me like half an hour to do it hahaha

@garrettb.4257 6 лет назад

I find it easiest to pry them open where the film comes out with your fingers.

@JDubyafoto 6 лет назад

Your film came out much better than mine did the first time, but mine was outdated too, so that didn't help much.

@karamatrache9264 6 лет назад

Great.. well done . But I think you should not wash the negatives after the stabilizer bath.. it's meant to be the last bath (the stabilizer).. That's What I know.. I may be wrong.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Karam Atrache thank you, note taken. So just stabilizer then that’s it right?

@yhangr 6 лет назад

I have never developed film myself, but I've read a lot about the process and yes, the stabilizer must be the last bath for the film. It contains substances to preserve the film dyes stable over the time, avoiding color fading, and in some cases, anti-fungal and antibacterial substances. It has also as surfactants to help the film to dry without water spots. Black and White film has silver, a very stable component, that's why you can wash with plain water in the end. Some people use substances to preserve the silver from oxidation. Silver is already a really good fungicide / bactericide, and is also not easily oxidized, that's why many people don't stabilize. In color film, the silver content is completely removed in the "Bleach" and "Fix" processes. (Blix = bleach + fixer)

@karamatrache9264 6 лет назад

Yeah that's right , The stabilizer is what makes color negatives last and should be allowed to dry on the negatives. Washing after the stabilization bath would rinse off the stabilizer. Keep on the cool videos man..i love them.. let's keep film alive for ever. Greetings from Syria!!

@randallstewart175 6 лет назад

You are correct. I suspect that the instructions are clear, but not followed here. Washing: running water into the top of the tank gives almost no wash of the film in the reels. Water needs to flow across the film, not just in and out of the tank top. One way to solve: put an empty reel in the tank bottom (below the film reel(s) and make sure the water pours into the center of the reels to flush out the bottom and up into the film. Or, use a hose. With no wash and having the stabilizer rinsed off, these films have a minimum life expectancy, which is not a problem if you're just going to scan and toss anyway.

@27raustin 6 лет назад

It's common if you burp it during development, especially if it's pressurized like that.

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Riley Austin interesting, good to know haha thanks man

@Trance88 4 года назад

I've attempted to buy a kit like this multiple times and its always back-ordered or completely out of stock.

@amirhoseinamini9220 5 лет назад

Hey! Thanks for your great videos! I've got a small question, How can I dry my films after the development? I don't have that stuff that professionals use :D Thanks bro!

@mp3remix171 5 лет назад

Did u use sponges to whipe the negs??

@trusso11783 Год назад

At 13:34, isn’t the film exposed when you take the top off?

@FantasKanal 4 года назад

Hey, couldn't you just get a sous-vide cooker to get the temperatures spot on each time?

@miracleyacht__1538 4 года назад

Yes but you need to check, if the cooker has the right temperature for the film

@traintrambus 6 лет назад

Helpful video.

@jedirieza2371 2 года назад

How about the smell? Does it smell strong? I really wanna do this but im worried about it would smell strong and more dangerous in the house with kids if im using or doing it in the bathroom.

@tholasworld8139 6 лет назад

Wow, this is interesting

@oliverrose5331 6 лет назад

How come everytime someone does this, they always say "ew" or "that's disgusting"

@taj9727 6 лет назад

Sir, can you please try the method of caffenol? As well as using salt as fixer. I just wanna know if it works. Thank you

@Diarigel 4 года назад

Усы у тебя огонь конечно)

@kathyvo96 6 лет назад

Yassssssss!!!! Been waiting for this!

@AsianFilmGuy 6 лет назад

Lmao, were you cooking rice while doing this? I just noticed the rice cooker is on

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

Asian Film Guy I was!!!!

@Ssaarraa999 5 лет назад

Which scanner is that? :)

@golden7595 4 года назад

But how many time can we reuse the liquids ?

@gianlusc 5 лет назад

That's inspiring 😀

@jospheroper7280 4 года назад

i just wanna ask if you have to this first before you scan it to your printer?

@jessuh7500 5 лет назад

What's the benefit in doing this yourself? Besides saving money of course.

@ybesprince5076 4 года назад

Wassup bro!! I have a question. I messed up mixing blix. I accidentally put 1250 ml of water instead of 1000 so I had to dump the extra 250 ml after mixing blix a & blix b. I didnt realize I put too much water until I poured it in the bottle & I had some left. I know my blix is gonna be a little less potent now so my question is what can I do to still get full results? Should I blix the film a little longer or should I just go as directed? Thanks in advance.

@JDubyafoto 6 лет назад

What I want to know is who made up the names for the chemistry? Blix? WTF!!

@KingJvpes 6 лет назад

John Wilkinson lmaoooo I know right! Wtf is blixxxxxx

@Gophotos99 6 лет назад

Bleach-fix=blix

@JDubyafoto 6 лет назад

Dang it Chad! That just makes too much sense! I knew it had to be a chemistry thing, but I couldn't put it together. Thanks!!!

@Gophotos99 6 лет назад

No problem! I read it somewhere or saw it in another video not sure where.

@MikMilman 6 лет назад

haha yeah its Blix + Fixer = BLIXER. I mean Blix