Cross Processing Assignment Due May 2

Cross processing =  developing one type of film in the chemicals for a different type of film. 

Types of cross processing

• E6 > C41: slide film processed in color negative chemicals. This is the most common type of cross processing. Results:  increased contrast with strong colour casts.

• C41 > E6: color negative film developed in slide chemicals. Results: muted pastel colors with very little contrast. For increased contrast, ask your lab to push 2 or 3 stops.

• Digital Cross Processing can be done in Photoshop, often using Curves  or Presets in Adobe Camera Raw

Cross processing is experimental. You may choose any film you want, however, here is what generally happens with these types of chrome films when cross processed:

Fuji Provia 100 – results are relatively Green
Fuji Provia 400 – results are relatively Green
Fuji Velvia 50 – results are usually Greenish/Blue
Fuji Velvia 100 – results are relatively Reddish
Kodak Ektachrome 100 – Not much color shift, but there will be increased contrast & saturation

If you opt to do this assignment digitally, a cross processing effect can be done in Photoshop. It can be done several different ways. Here are some ideas:

Using Curves (click here for an article how-to)
Using Curves (click here for a video demo)
By Downloading Presets for Camera Raw: Click here to download some
Unzip the file of presets and put the folder in Applications > Photoshop > Presets. To install these presets open up Camera Raw, click on the presets tab and then select "load settings". Then find the files you just put in the Presets folder. Once applied, save each preset in Photoshop on the presets tab after you apply it so that you can use it again in the future.

Click here to download even more presets

Or...you can make your own presets in Adobe Camera Raw!

images above by Stowell Photography

 Assignment due May 2:
Shoot one roll of film (24 frames) and have it cross processed. Turn in Film in class. If you are turning in slides, you don't need to make a contact sheet. If you shoot negatives, please turn in scans of your top 10 or a contact sheet.
OR you may opt to do this assignment digitally and submit 10 JPGs that have been cross processed in Photoshop.

Make the images interesting!! Choose colorful subjects!