LESSON 2
PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK
Item
Correct Answer and Feedback
1.
C.
1:3
If you use a higher ratio than 1:3 when shooting color negative
film, excessive contrast may result; the print may appear very
dark and very light in areas, with few midtones (page 5, para
3a).
2.
A.
Ektar 25
Because of its slow speed, hence fine grain, Ektar will render
large prints with good detail (page 7, para 4c).
3.
D.
Stabilizer
The stabilizer, which is the last chemical step in the C-41
process, promote permanence of the dyes, while also helping the
film to dry without water spots (page 11, para 6f).
4.
C.
An alkaline solution
The pH of the developer must be alkaline in order to develop the
image; with use its alkalinity decreases so the pH level must be
monitored and adjusted to retain a high pH (page 9, para 6a).
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