ut-dallas photography black & white lab quick tour

UT-Dallas PHOTOGRAPHYUT-Dallas PHOTOGRAPHY

Black & White LAB QUICK TOURBlack & White LAB QUICK TOUR

LOCKERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE

You will need:

1. lock

2. label with name, course name plus current semester

3. store journals, DRY tank and reels, negative sleeves and paper.

LOCKERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE

You will need:

1. lock

2. label with name, course name plus current semester

3. store journals, DRY tank and reels, negative sleeves and paper.

BW LAB AREA ENTRANCEBW LAB AREA ENTRANCE

LIGHT TABLE FOR FILM EDITING FILM DRYING CABINETS PAPER DRYING RACKS PAPER PRESSES PRINT FINISHING SUPPLIES MAT CUTTING TABLES

LIGHT TABLE FOR FILM EDITING FILM DRYING CABINETS PAPER DRYING RACKS PAPER PRESSES PRINT FINISHING SUPPLIES MAT CUTTING TABLES

LIGHT TABLE for FILM EDITING

PRINT DRYING RACKS

ADDITIONAL RACKS IN UPSTAIRS DARKROOM

FILM DRYING CABINET

FILM DRYING CABINET

OPERATE ON MEDIUMHEAT SETTING 20 MIN.

WAIT FOR FAN TO STOP BEFORE OPENING

HANDLE ALL FILM WITH CARE

PRINT PRESS operate @ 200º--press 90secs

FILM LOADING

ROOM #1

&

EMERGENCY

EYE WASH

STATION

FILM LOADING

ROOM #1

&

EMERGENCY

EYE WASH

STATION

CODED POWER DOOR LOCKS

CODE WILL BE GIVEN BY INSTRUCTOR

CRANK SEVERAL TIMES-ENTER CODE-WAIT FOR CLICK SOUND AND/OR BLINKING

GREEN LIGHT= OPEN

CODED POWER DOOR LOCKS

CODE WILL BE GIVEN BY INSTRUCTOR

CRANK SEVERAL TIMES-ENTER CODE-WAIT FOR CLICK SOUND AND/OR BLINKING

GREEN LIGHT= OPEN

TWO FAN SWITCHES: TWO FAN SWITCHES: COUNTDOWN FAN SWITCH TIMER IS

IN THE BW LAB. Set for 2 hour period. COUNTDOWN FAN SWITCH TIMER IS

IN THE BW LAB. Set for 2 hour period.

THE MAIN FAN SWITCH IS IN THE UPSTAIRS LAB

SEE RED SWITCH TO THE RIGHT OF THE DOOR. USE SAME BW DARKROOM CODE TO GAIN ACCESS INSIDE DOOR.

DARKROOM: FILM PROCESSINGDARKROOM: FILM PROCESSING SINK AREAINCLUDES:

D-76 DEV TMAX DEV

STOP BATH

FIXER

HCA

FILM WASH

PHOTOFLO

FILM PROCESSING CHEMICALS:

D-76: stock solution (discarded after single use).

TMAX: stock solution (discarded after single use).

STOP (acetic acid): working solution

FIXER: working solution

HCA: working solution

FILM PROCESSING CHEMICALS:

D-76: stock solution (discarded after single use).

TMAX: stock solution (discarded after single use).

STOP (acetic acid): working solution

FIXER: working solution

HCA: working solution

D-76 DEVELOPER DILUTE 1 to 1 1 part D-76 1 part Water (use pump to

dispense D-76) Temp critical 68-75º Colder water flows

from 4 central faucets (marked #3-#6)

D-76 DEVELOPER DILUTE 1 to 1 1 part D-76 1 part Water (use pump to

dispense D-76) Temp critical 68-75º Colder water flows


FOR REGULAR FILM DEVELOPMENT

KODAK D-76 IS USED ONLY ONCE TO HAND DEVELOP FILM IN STEEL OR PLASTIC TANKS.

STUDENTS MIX D-76 WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF

1 PART D-76 TO 1 PART WATER THEN TOSS DOWN DRAIN AFTER

SINGLE USE.

FOR REGULAR FILM DEVELOPMENT

KODAK D-76 IS USED ONLY ONCE TO HAND DEVELOP FILM IN STEEL OR PLASTIC TANKS.

STUDENTS MIX D-76 WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF

1 PART D-76 TO 1 PART WATER THEN TOSS DOWN DRAIN AFTER

SINGLE USE.

FOR PUSH-PROCESSING! KODAK TMAX IS USED ONLY ONCE

TO HAND DEVELOP FILM IN STEEL OR PLASTIC TANKS.

STUDENTS MIX TMAX WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF

1 PART TMAX TO 4 PARTS WATER THEN TOSS DOWN DRAIN AFTER

SINGLE USE.

FOR PUSH-PROCESSING! KODAK TMAX IS USED ONLY ONCE

TO HAND DEVELOP FILM IN STEEL OR PLASTIC TANKS.

STUDENTS MIX TMAX WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF

1 PART TMAX TO 4 PARTS WATER THEN TOSS DOWN DRAIN AFTER

SINGLE USE.

TMAX DEVELOPERfor push-processing

TMAX DEVELOPERfor push-processing DILUTE 1 to 4 1 part TMAX 4 parts Water (use pump to

dispense TMAX) Temp critical 68-75º Colder water flows


DILUTE 1 to 4 1 part TMAX 4 parts Water (use pump to

dispense TMAX) Temp critical 68-75º Colder water flows


Monitor ChemistryMonitor Chemistry

When finished working, dispose of any chemical that YOU DILUTE from concentrate:

D-76 and TMAX film developersDEKTOL paper developerHCA tray solution for prints

D-76 and TMAX are one-shot developers that cannot be reused.

Developers can be contaminated easily so be sure to rinse beakers before measuring.

When finished working, dispose of any chemical that YOU DILUTE from concentrate:

D-76 and TMAX film developersDEKTOL paper developerHCA tray solution for prints

D-76 and TMAX are one-shot developers that cannot be reused.

Developers can be contaminated easily so be sure to rinse beakers before measuring.

INDICATOR STOP BATHINDICATOR STOP BATH

RETURN STOP for FILM process to gallon film containers located in sink.

RETURN STOP for PAPER process to 5 gallon STOP container on shelf.

EXHAUSTED STOP STOP BATH that turns PURPLE in color is fully exhausted. The stop can be safely discarded as it is no longer acidic.

RETURN STOP for FILM process to gallon film containers located in sink.

RETURN STOP for PAPER process to 5 gallon STOP container on shelf.

EXHAUSTED STOP STOP BATH that turns PURPLE in color is fully exhausted. The stop can be safely discarded as it is no longer acidic.

VERIFYING THE FRESHNESS OF EACH CHEMICAL.

FRESH STOP IS YELLOW.

STOP THAT IS EXHAUSTED APPEARS PURPLE IN COLOR.

IT IS RE-USED UNTIL THIS DISCOLORIZATION OCCURS.

VERIFYING THE FRESHNESS OF EACH CHEMICAL.

FRESH STOP IS YELLOW.

STOP THAT IS EXHAUSTED APPEARS PURPLE IN COLOR.


Yellow/fresh Brown/almost exhausted

Purple/toss

FIXERFIXER

NEVER pour FIXER down the drain, as used fixer pollutes the environment

RETURN FIXER for FILM process to gallon film containers located in sink.

RETURN FIXER for PAPER process to 10 gallon USED paper fixer container on shelf

NEVER pour FIXER down the drain, as used fixer pollutes the environment

RETURN FIXER for FILM process to gallon film containers located in sink.

RETURN FIXER for PAPER process to 10 gallon USED paper fixer container on shelf

FIXER DISPOSALFIXER DISPOSAL

EXHAUSTED FIXER: use hypocheck to check for exhaustion--the white cloud!

FIXER DISPOSAL: pour into large containers for EXHAUSTED/ DEAD fixer

EXHAUSTED FIXER: use hypocheck to check for exhaustion--the white cloud!

FIXER DISPOSAL: pour into large containers for EXHAUSTED/ DEAD fixer

VERIFYING THE FRESHNESS OF EACH CHEMICAL

FRESH FIX IS CLEAR AND ALWAYS LOOKS THE SAME EVEN WHEN IT IS EXHAUSTED.

1 ounces of FIX MUST BE TESTED WITH 2-3 HYPOCHECK DROPS.

A WHITE PRECIPITATE FORMS INDICATING EXHAUSTED FIX (image on next slide).

VERIFYING THE FRESHNESS OF EACH CHEMICAL

FRESH FIX IS CLEAR AND ALWAYS LOOKS THE SAME EVEN WHEN IT IS EXHAUSTED.

1 ounces of FIX MUST BE TESTED WITH 2-3 HYPOCHECK DROPS.

A WHITE PRECIPITATE FORMS INDICATING EXHAUSTED FIX (image on next slide).

FRESH FIX IS CLEAR AND ALWAYS LOOKS THE SAME EVEN WHEN IT IS EXHAUSTED.2 ounces of FIX MUST BE TESTED WITH 2-3 DROPS OF HYPOCHECK.

A WHITE PRECIPITATE FORMS INDICATING EXHAUSTED FIX.

FRESH FIX IS CLEAR AND ALWAYS LOOKS THE SAME EVEN WHEN IT IS EXHAUSTED.2 ounces of FIX MUST BE TESTED WITH 2-3 DROPS OF HYPOCHECK.

A WHITE PRECIPITATE FORMS INDICATING EXHAUSTED FIX.

EXHAUSTED FIX IS DISPOSED OF IN A 5 GALLON CONTAINER & IS NOT TO BE TOSSED DOWN THE DRAIN.

WE MUST COLLECT IT IN OUR EXHAUSTED/DEAD FIX CONTAINERS SO THAT ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY MAY TREAT THE FIX.

EXHAUSTED FIX IS DISPOSED OF IN A 5 GALLON CONTAINER & IS NOT TO BE TOSSED DOWN THE DRAIN.

WE MUST COLLECT IT IN OUR EXHAUSTED/DEAD FIX CONTAINERS SO THAT ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY MAY TREAT THE FIX.

HCAHCA

REUSE solution from one gallon containers for FILM.

DILUTE solution from concentrate for PRINT processing and discard after use.

HCA acquires a STRONG PINK COLOR upon exhaustion--when it can be discarded.

Hypo Clearing Agent facilitates removal of residual FIXER from the prints and film.

REUSE solution from one gallon containers for FILM.

DILUTE solution from concentrate for PRINT processing and discard after use.

HCA acquires a STRONG PINK COLOR upon exhaustion--when it can be discarded.

Hypo Clearing Agent facilitates removal of residual FIXER from the prints and film.

MAKING 30 ounces OF HCA (hypoclear) SOLUTION for PRINTSMAKING 30 ounces OF HCA (hypoclear) SOLUTION for PRINTS

30 ouncesWORKING SOLUTION OF RAPID BATH

25 OZ WATER5 OZ RAPID

BATH

MEASURE FROM PUMP BOTTLE

FRESH HCA IS CLEAR.

HCA THAT IS EXHAUSTED APPEARS DARK PINK IN COLOR.


FRESH HCA IS CLEAR.

HCA THAT IS EXHAUSTED APPEARS DARK PINK IN COLOR.


Clear/fresh Dark pink/toss

PLEASE REVIEW SPECIFICS FOR CHEMICAL FRESHNESS.

D-76 IS USED ONLY ONCE TO DEVELOP. MIX IT WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF 1 PART D-76 TO 1 PART WATER. TOSS AFTER USE.

TMAX IS USED ONLY ONCE TO DEVELOP. MIX IT WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF 1 PART TMAX TO 4 PARTS WATER. TOSS AFTER USE.

STOP BATH THAT IS EXHAUSTED APPEARS PURPLE IN COLOR.REUSE STOP UNTIL THIS DISCOLORIZATION OCCURS.

FIXER THAT IS EXHAUSTED FAILS THE HYPOCHECK TEST:TWO DROPS OF THE HYPOCHECK ADDED TO TWO OUNCES OF FIX WILL EITHER APPEAR CLEAR OR CAUSE A WHITE PRECIPITATE TO FORM. THE WHITE PRECIPITATE INDICATES AN EXHAUSTED FIX. FIXER IS RE-USED UNTIL IT FAILS THE HYPOCHECK TEST.

HCA TURNS A DARK PINK COLOR WHEN EXHAUSTED.IT IS RE-USED UNTIL DISCOLORIZATION OCCURS.

STOP AND HCA THAT IS EXHAUSTED CAN BE DISPOSED IN THE DRAIN. FIX MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN THE DEAD/EXHAUSTED FIX 5 GALLON CONTAINER AT THE FAR END OF THE LAB.

PLEASE REVIEW SPECIFICS FOR CHEMICAL FRESHNESS.

D-76 IS USED ONLY ONCE TO DEVELOP. MIX IT WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF 1 PART D-76 TO 1 PART WATER. TOSS AFTER USE.

TMAX IS USED ONLY ONCE TO DEVELOP. MIX IT WITH WATER AT THE RATIO OF 1 PART TMAX TO 4 PARTS WATER. TOSS AFTER USE.

STOP BATH THAT IS EXHAUSTED APPEARS PURPLE IN COLOR.REUSE STOP UNTIL THIS DISCOLORIZATION OCCURS.

FIXER THAT IS EXHAUSTED FAILS THE HYPOCHECK TEST:TWO DROPS OF THE HYPOCHECK ADDED TO TWO OUNCES OF FIX WILL EITHER APPEAR CLEAR OR CAUSE A WHITE PRECIPITATE TO FORM. THE WHITE PRECIPITATE INDICATES AN EXHAUSTED FIX. FIXER IS RE-USED UNTIL IT FAILS THE HYPOCHECK TEST.

HCA TURNS A DARK PINK COLOR WHEN EXHAUSTED.IT IS RE-USED UNTIL DISCOLORIZATION OCCURS.

STOP AND HCA THAT IS EXHAUSTED CAN BE DISPOSED IN THE DRAIN. FIX MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN THE DEAD/EXHAUSTED FIX 5 GALLON CONTAINER AT THE FAR END OF THE LAB.

STOP FIX HCA: POUR FROM BOTTLE NO DILUTION INTO GRADUATES (20 oz for plastic reel tanks)

(16 oz for steel reel tanks)

STOP FIX HCA: POUR FROM BOTTLE NO DILUTION INTO GRADUATES (20 oz for plastic reel tanks)

(16 oz for steel reel tanks)

SIGNS OF EXHAUSTED CHEMISTRY

STOP=PURPLEFIX=WHITEPRECIPITATE formsfrom 2 DROPS HYPOCHECKHCA=STRONGPINK COLOR (a

faint pink color is normal after use)

SIGNS OF EXHAUSTED CHEMISTRY

STOP=PURPLEFIX=WHITEPRECIPITATE formsfrom 2 DROPS HYPOCHECKHCA=STRONGPINK COLOR (a

faint pink color is normal after use)

GRADUATES (liquid measure)GRADUATES (liquid measure)

STOP/FIX AND HCA GRADUATES LOOK LIKE THIS AND ARE FOUND ON TOP OF 2ND SINK BY PRINT CHEMISTRY

STOP/FIX AND HCA GRADUATES LOOK LIKE THIS AND ARE FOUND ON TOP OF 2ND SINK BY PRINT CHEMISTRY

GRADUATES (liquid measure)GRADUATES (liquid measure) PREWET AND DEVELOPER GRADUATES ARE

KEPT BELOW 2ND SINK AND LOOK DIFFERENT THAN ONES USED FOR STOP FIX AND HCA

PREWET AND DEVELOPER GRADUATES ARE KEPT BELOW 2ND SINK AND LOOK DIFFERENT THAN ONES USED FOR STOP FIX AND HCA

DIGITAL THERMOMETERDIGITAL THERMOMETERMONITORTEMPERATURE

VARIANCE OF2 DEGREES BETWEENALL PROCESSINGCHEMISTRY

AVOID CROSS-

CONTAMINATION

ON/OFF switch for thermometer is located at base of unit, on right side

MONITORTEMPERATURE

VARIANCE OF2 DEGREES BETWEENALL PROCESSINGCHEMISTRY

AVOID CROSS-

CONTAMINATION

ON/OFF switch for thermometer is located at base of unit, on right side

COUNTDOWN TIMERCOUNTDOWN TIMERPROCESSING

TIMES DEPEND

ON FILM USED

AND TEMP

NOTE TIMES

FOR YOUR FILM

ON THE

CHARTS.

PROCESSING

TIMES DEPEND

ON FILM USED

AND TEMP

NOTE TIMES

FOR YOUR FILM

ON THE

CHARTS.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR WILL DEMONSTRATE FILM PROCESSING

YOUR INSTRUCTOR WILL DEMONSTRATE FILM PROCESSING

FILM WASHERSFILM WASHERS10-20 MINUTES IN WATER WASH—drop stainless film reel into

washer (shorter wash times preferable during warmer months to prevent film swelling)

use PHOTO-FLO after washing film

10-20 MINUTES IN WATER WASH—drop stainless film reel into washer (shorter wash times preferable during warmer months to prevent film swelling)


FILM WASHERSFILM WASHERS

10-20 MINUTES IN WATER WASH

(shorter wash times preferable during warmer months to prevent film swelling)


10-20 MINUTES IN WATER WASH

(shorter wash times preferable during warmer months to prevent film swelling)


PHOTO FLOPHOTO FLO ONE GOOD SQUEEZE FROM PHOTOFLO BOTTLE

INTO SMALL TRAY, HALF-FILLED WITH WATER Or use specially marked film tank, located in sink

ONE GOOD SQUEEZE FROM PHOTOFLO BOTTLE INTO SMALL TRAY, HALF-FILLED WITH WATER

Or use specially marked film tank, located in sink

FILM DRYING CABINET

FILM DRYING CABINET

OPERATE ON MEDIUMHEAT SETTING 20 MIN.

WAIT FOR FAN TO STOP BEFORE OPENING

HANDLE ALL FILM WITH CARE

PRINTING CHEMISTRYPRINTING CHEMISTRY USE THE SAME GRADUATES as shown before FOR PRINT CHEMISTRY PREPARATION Decant 30 oz for each print processing tray. Prepare HCA, diluted 1:31 &

Dektol, diluted 1:2.

USE THE SAME GRADUATES as shown before FOR PRINT CHEMISTRY PREPARATION Decant 30 oz for each print processing tray. Prepare HCA, diluted 1:31 &

Dektol, diluted 1:2.

PRINT CHEMISTRY IS STORED IN LARGE TANKS ON SHELF UNIT

DO NOT MIX PAPER AND FILM CHEMICALS

DEKTOL: PRINT DEVELOPERis stored below the sink in labeled 1 gallon bottles

DEKTOL: PRINT DEVELOPERis stored below the sink in labeled 1 gallon bottles

DILUTE 1 PART DEKTOL 2 PARTS WATER

FOR TOTAL 30 OZ

DILUTE 1 PART DEKTOL 2 PARTS WATER

FOR TOTAL 30 OZ

WHITE LIGHT

Used only if setting up or cleaning up

SAFELIGHT

Used when printing (BW paper only)

WHITE LIGHT

Used only if setting up or cleaning up

SAFELIGHT

Used when printing (BW paper only)

ENLARGER STATIONSENLARGER STATIONS

EACH STATION

IS BORDERED TO PREVENT LIGHT SPILLS AS WELL AS A DEDICATED WORK AREA FOR EACH STUDENT.

EACH STATION

IS BORDERED TO PREVENT LIGHT SPILLS AS WELL AS A DEDICATED WORK AREA FOR EACH STUDENT.

ENLARGER STATION DETAILSENLARGER STATION DETAILS

EACH STATIONHAS A TIMER TO CONTROL THE DURATION OF PROJECTED ENLARGER LIGHTON THE PAPER

Check ON/OFF switch at top rightcorner of unit.

EACH STATIONHAS A TIMER TO CONTROL THE DURATION OF PROJECTED ENLARGER LIGHTON THE PAPER

Check ON/OFF switch at top rightcorner of unit.

ENLARGER STATION DETAILSENLARGER STATION DETAILS

EACH STATION

HAS A POWER SUPPLY THAT MUST BE TURNED ON TO USE THE ENLARGER.

Unplug from wall when not in use.

EACH STATION

HAS A POWER SUPPLY THAT MUST BE TURNED ON TO USE THE ENLARGER.

Unplug from wall when not in use.

NEGATIVE CARRIERS, GRAIN FOCUSERS

NEGATIVE CARRIERS, GRAIN FOCUSERS

SINKS AND LABELED PROCESSING TRAYSAlways process in one direction from developer tray

placed at sink edge to the wash water at wall.

SINKS AND LABELED PROCESSING TRAYSAlways process in one direction from developer tray

placed at sink edge to the wash water at wall.

TONGS, GLOVES AND CLEANERSUse tongs for each chemical to avoid

cross contamination. Check the fix regularly for freshness with Hypocheck

TONGS, GLOVES AND CLEANERSUse tongs for each chemical to avoid

cross contamination. Check the fix regularly for freshness with Hypocheck

PRINT WASH AREA PRINT WASH AREA

PRINT WASHER

PRINT WASHING AND RETRIEVAL Following a 5 minute HCA tray agitation process (1:31

dilution HCA:water) Transfer to the print washer 20 Minutes for Fiber Based papers 5-10 Minutes for RC (contact sheets) Retrieve with plastic wand Squeegee the back side before taking to the drying racks. Locate plexiglas and squeegee by the washer. Turn OFF water after all prints are removed from the wash!

PRINT WASHING AND RETRIEVAL Following a 5 minute HCA tray agitation process (1:31

dilution HCA:water) Transfer to the print washer 20 Minutes for Fiber Based papers 5-10 Minutes for RC (contact sheets) Retrieve with plastic wand Squeegee the back side before taking to the drying racks. Locate plexiglas and squeegee by the washer. Turn OFF water after all prints are removed from the wash!

PRINT DRYING PRINT DRYING

PRINT PRESS

Please help keep your lab clean!

PRINT DRYING AND PRESSING FIBER dries best overnight (need pressing) RC (contact sheets) in 2 hours (no pressing) Place Emulsion side up on the racks Allow press to warm up to 200º Place prints between clean cover sheets and

mat board before pressing for 90 seconds. Place entire pressing set under metal plate by

the press to cool. 2 prints can be done at a time if placed side by side.

Turn OFF dry mount print press after use!

PRINT DRYING AND PRESSING FIBER dries best overnight (need pressing) RC (contact sheets) in 2 hours (no pressing) Place Emulsion side up on the racks Allow press to warm up to 200º Place prints between clean cover sheets and

mat board before pressing for 90 seconds. Place entire pressing set under metal plate by

the press to cool. 2 prints can be done at a time if placed side by side.

Turn OFF dry mount print press after use!

PRINT FINISHING/MAT CUTTING ROOM KEY PRINT FINISHING/MAT CUTTING ROOM KEY

KEY IS LOCKED UP IN THIS BOX

BOX IS ADJACENT TO

MAT CUTTING ROOM

CODE FOR LOCK WILL BE HANDED OUT

PRINT FINISHING/MAT CUTTING ROOM KEY

PRINT FINISHING/MAT CUTTING ROOM KEY

TAKE THIS KEY TO OPEN THE DOOR IN THE NEXT SLIDE

RETURN AND LOCK THE BOX BACK UP IMMEDIATELY

PRINT FINISHING/ MAT CUTTING ROOM KEY

PRINT FINISHING/ MAT CUTTING ROOM KEY

OPEN DOOR TO GAIN ACCESS:

MAT CUTTERS AND PRINT FINISHING TOOLS.

MAT CUTTER BLADEMAT CUTTER BLADE

THIS PRESENTATION PROVIDES A VISUAL GUIDE TO THE UT-Dallas BW LAB AREA.

All instructions are repeated in greater detail in the posted lab area bulletins.

For further clarification consult your instructor, your online lab manuals and/or text books.

Please help keep your lab clean! Thank you!

THIS PRESENTATION PROVIDES A VISUAL GUIDE TO THE UT-Dallas BW LAB AREA.

All instructions are repeated in greater detail in the posted lab area bulletins.

For further clarification consult your instructor, your online lab manuals and/or text books.

Please help keep your lab clean! Thank you!