How to Develop Color Film at Home

This week I share the easiest method to develop color C41 Film at home!

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VIDEO GEAR

Tripod:

[vuhlandes]

Im tapped in like I don't do this everyday!

[tomh]

"You should really be wearing gloves and a mask a respirator if possible" proceeds to use none of that 😂

[adamrobb]

This was a very “do as I say, not as I do” tutorial 😂😂 I want to try this for myself sometime soon!!

[isaiahphoto]

Ngl i used Willem's first version to learn everything I know about developing at home.

[jeejbeej]

For those that are into cooking, that TCS is an immersion circulator. Also often used for culinary applications. That means there are also lots of alternative and possibly cheaper brands.

[joepblom]

Quick tip for the peeps out there: if you use glass storage bottles it takes longer to get up to temperature, but then they maintain the temperature better. Plastic bottles are the opposite. Neither is better than the other, just personal preference

[Pedro-gdzw]

Quick tip that I learned that wasn't talked about in the video but can save your future rolls - use your finger to hold the rotating cover when pouring the chemicals out. It can become loose very easily during agitation and can open up when pouring your chemicals out and expose your film before it's fixed! I learned the hard way

[scottplumer]

Great video! One thing I'd recommend, if you have a Fitbit or watch with luminous dial, take it off when your arms are in the changing bag. My Fitbit turned on while in my bag, and I'm pretty sure it fogged my film a bit.

[jorisrobben]

Great vid Willem, Just one thing for the people out there. After every inversion cycle: tap your tank on the counter to prevent bubbles sticking on your film. I can tell from experience that its really shitty when you have bubble marks on your photos.

[murxer_]

idk why I even clicked on this video so fast, I've been developing myself for a year now. Guess I was just excited for a new Willem upload lol

[davidestazi]

I bought your lessons this morning. They're fantastic. I shot 4 films in the last 3 months but I learnt by myself and this lessons taught me a lot more about film photography. I loved them, worth every single euro that I've spent. Greetings from Italy!

[MakeSomething]

Such perfect timing! I'm developing my first roll of color right now!!

[owenflannery]

2018 Willem: I’m using a thermometer that isn’t waterproof cause it’s the only one they had left at the store

2021 Willem: Here’s a full temperature control system that is so badass.

The first tutorial gave me the confidence to develop color at home and I’m beyond stoked to see a follow up because there’s always something new to learn!

[christiangordon]

You’ve come a long way in terms of production value, subject matter and skill. Extremely happy to see you thriving and im looking forward to more content!

[ReimannPembroke]

Great video as always!!! As someone who develops my own film I have to say that it’s super fun, makes getting your photos back that much more rewarding, and saves you so much money! If you’re thinking about doing it yourself, GO FOR IT!!

[Ioneladelgado]

Just when I developed my first roll of colour film, never done that before, I'm quite happy with the results! Great video as always ❤

[NickJohnson]

The difference between this video and your first one is NUTS! Crazy how much has changed! :)

[cmduplain]

My apple watch gave me a notification for this and I thought I was stuck in a parallel universe for a second where the original edition of this was just coming out. Whew.

[klprez]

Willem's developing game has gotten so fancy he's using a sous vide for temp control lol

[nai]

Thanks for the video! Question for experienced film developers. How many times can I reuse the chemicals? And/or how long can I keep them for? Thanks