We are now getting into it. After processing our own film, we made our contact sheet. I did it before a couple of times and I enjoy it every time.
First, Adrian showed us where everything is in LCC darkroom. Then how to set the enlarger in order to prevent any light from spreading around the space ruining all the work.
When the negative was ready in the easel, we tried different exposure times on a piece of sheet of photographic paper, blocking the light by using a black cardboard.
1. Exposing the paper doubling the time. We found the correct exposure being between 15 and 30 secs.
2. Giving 5 secs between exposures. We tried a 17.5 sec.
3. After that, we raised the contrast on the enlarger from 2.5 to 3.5 to enhance it.
4. Final contact sheet at 17.5 secs 3.5 contrast.
I learned that in order to have a consistent contact sheet and exposure time I need to be consistent in my exposure when shooting.
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