How Does Film ACTUALLY Work? (It's More Than MAGIC!)

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Film photography is not magic. We've been able to record images since the early 1800s using simple science. When film grains capture enough light energy, their crystal structure bends, which allows the grain to be developed using a simple reaction that happens all over Earth! Learn more about the amazing reactions that allow us to permanently record images, and the history of how it happened in this video.


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How Film Grains Work:
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What Are Film Developers Made From:
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How to Dispose of Film Developing Chemicals:
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6 Popular B&W Film Developers Compared:
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How to Shoot Film at Night (and Account for Reciprocity Failure)
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