How to Develop C-41 Film at Home, Step by Step with Details

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There are many great resources for how to load film into Paterson tanks and mix chemicals, so here I'm focusing just on the film development process itself.

I prefer the Bellini C-41 chemicals, but there are some ambiguities in the process document. So I created this video to show every step of my film development process in the most concise way that I could.

0:00 Introduction + important info
0:54 0. Dry Soak/Preheat
Time: 3min

I do not do a water pre-rinse before adding the developer.

1:09 1. Developer
Time: 3.25min and up, varies based on the age of your chemicals and how many rolls have been through them.

2:44 2. Bleach
Time: 1min with constant agitation – a little over, just to be safe

4:11 2.1. Water Rinse
Time: 1min, warm running water

4:25 3. Fixer
Time: 2min with constant agitation – a little over, just to be safe

5:28 4. Water Rinse
Time: 3min, warm running water

6:12 5. Stabilizer Rinse (Final Rinse)
Time: 3min, constant agitation