Sensitized Materials: Film Types & Sensitivity
Explore sensitized materials focusing on film. We will explore how films are made using light-sensitive silver halides and gelatin. Also learn about the different film types based on speed, light sensitivity and their responsiveness to different light wavelengths to help you choose the right film for your needs.
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Sensitized Materials: Film Types & Sensitivity
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- Question 1
- Monochromatic film
- Blue Sensitive Film
- Fast film
- Slow film
- Question 2
- Panchromatic Film
- Blue Sensitive Film
- Monochromatic Film
- Infrared Film
- Question 3
- To protect the silver halide emulsion from scratches and abrasion.
- To prevent light from bouncing back during exposure.
- To selectively filter out certain colors of light.
- To increase the film's sensitivity to light.
- Question 4
- To provide a protective layer against scratches.
- To increase the film's overall light sensitivity.
- To enhance the film's spectral sensitivity.
- To prevent light from bouncing back and causing halation.
- Question 5
- To increase the film's sensitivity to UV rays.
- To block penetrating blue light while allowing green and red light to pass.
- To protect the emulsion layer from UV damage.
- To enhance the red tones in the final image.
- Question 6
- To protect the emulsion layer from chemical damage.
- To enhance the paper's sensitivity to light.
- To increase the reflectivity of the paper.
- To provide a waterproof base for the paper.
- Question 7
- Projection Printing with Cropping
- Burning-In
- Dodging
- Contact Printing
- Question 8
- Fixing
- Washing
- Developing
- Stop Bath
- Question 9
- To use up the roll of film completely.
- To ensure at least one photo is properly exposed.
- To document the scene from overview, mid-range, and close-up perspectives.
- To experiment with different camera settings.
- Question 10
- Macro-photography
- Ultraviolet Photography
- Micro-photography
- Infrared Photography
List of Flashcards10 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink about what creates an image on film.Memory TipSensitive + material = light captured!
- Card 2HintHow sensitive the material is to the light spectrum.Memory TipSpectrum = range of colors!
- Card 3HintThink about the shutter speed being affected.Memory TipFast film = quick exposure.
- Card 4HintLess sensitivity to light requires it longer.Memory TipSlow film = smooth results.
- Card 5HintWhat does 'mono' mean?Memory TipMono = one!
- Card 6HintWhich color of visible light is it most sensitive to?Memory TipBlue light is blue.
- Card 7HintWhich part of the spectrum is it senstive to? Memory TipUV rays are damaging to the skin.
- Card 8HintWhat helps prevent the 'halo' effect around highlights?Memory TipNo halation = clear picture.
- Card 9HintThe print is made when the materials come into physical ______.Memory TipContact = physical touch.
- Card 10HintWhat is the process when the image is cast through the enlarger?Memory TipProjection = enlarging.