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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[@vuhlandes]

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

[@whogogofd9240]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeesh

[@DualPeaksPhotography]

lmao preach brother. Great job Willem

[@anthonysheardown1126]

You should make one too so we can see your process as well!

[@beelievedesignphotography4347]

U guys are both the best. I love your content. I would love to start doing this in my country and try to influence people to go shoot film again!

[@MTF_nine_tailed_fox]

Definition of “do as I say, not as I do”

[@adamrobb27]

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

[@harlowfitzpatrick9031]

"Be sure to wear gloves and a mask" pours chemicals with bare hands.

[@dennyrulos4847]

@@harlowfitzpatrick9031 "Don't do this on a wooden table" *does exacly that*

[@akash.deep0010]

Don't let them know your next move.

[@tomh6751]

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

[@bdullanw]

also says that you shouldnt do it over wood, does it anyway

[@exMuteKid]

It's not THAT dangerous as long as you're super careful and experienced with chemistry. Most of these chemicals aren't actively fuming out toxic gases like acids.

[@thepopculturejunky]

man back in high school we did all of this in photography class and never touched a glove 😬

[@cococloud2645]

@@thepopculturejunky to be fair (if our classes are the same) the chemicals are diluted-at least that’s what my teacher said lol

[@itzbrotein]

Do as I say, not as I do.

[@isaiahphoto]

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

[@viveroha]

Crazy we have the same name and both take photos😳

[@trels203]

Same, helped me so much in learning the process.

[@desertmav8632]

I do the final wash with heather distilled water from the tub heating the chemicals, otherwise I get water spots!

[@isaiahphoto]

@@desertmav8632 I use a squeegee or my fingers after the final rinse to keep the water spots off :)

[@zachpeabody]

Same tho

[@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.

[@maxistheman]

I’ve done it with my Anova sous vide machine when getting my water to correct temp for b&w

[@123danman321]

Bro is sous viding his film 😂

[@poopoopypants3823]

@@123danman321 guga is proud

[@MultiSciGeek]

Like literally a thermometer

[@jeejbeej]

@@MultiSciGeek No

[@joepblom4180]

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

[@ras6488]

I just use a water bath to keep the chemistry at the proper temps.

[@Pedro-gd1zw]

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

[@brentfisher902]

That 1000 pack of rubber bands comes in handy...until I got a tank with a screw top I made sure to put it on my older one so the air inside doesn't ICBM launch the lid into the great beyond from thermal expansion (like the water heater on Myth busters.)

[@scottplumer3668]

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.

[@jorisrobben1785]

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

[@joepblom4180]

Same!!

[@MakeSomething]

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

[@ktulu193]

I have a feeling I know what your recommendation is gonna be on the podcast next week :) I was also inspired to pick up film photography again

[@throwmilly]

How did it go? I'd probably screw it up.

[@MakeSomething]

@@throwmilly It came out perfect! I've done several rolls since.

[@WillemVerb]

Yay!!

[@someonewithsomename]

4:55 "It's super important at this point to wear gloves and some kind of respirator, because this chemicals are not good for you" ah, I see. So that's DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO kind of tutorial :D

[@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 ❤

[@christiangordon721]

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!

[@WillemVerb]

Thank you 🥰

[@davidestazi1614]

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!

[@WillemVerb]

Thank you very much! I’m so happy to hear that ❤️

[@hyelimchoi_]

film sous vide i'm into it

[@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!!

[@user-hf3so6gk7x]

A lot quicker as well.

[@DUBnRUM]

Literally in the last week started thinking about moving from black and white developing to include colour 🙌🏻 Perfect timing 👌🏻

[@Rizzboi0001]

Glad to see an updated video of the most wonderful film photographer!

[@papa-z1750]

Just followed your process and it worked great for three rolls I took on an Olympus half frame. Thanks for sharing this!

[@NickJohnson914]

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

[@owenflannery3240]

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!

[@marekholub8668]

The temperature control system is just a rebranded sous vide machine

[@kwiztas]

@@marekholub8668 with a markup

[@thomastakeshita4979]

So how did it go Owen?

[@esinnejstudio]

I’m a digital Tog for 15 years. I’m breaking myself into film this year. I’m so ready and look forward for this

[@nineteen76]

Love seeing more people doing home devs here. FWIW, I've been using the Kodak FlexiColor C41 chemistry in small-batch mixes and a cheap ebay Sous vide works as well as a red one.

[@mustang_5197]

i’ve been searching forever to find a concise video on how to develop film, thank you so much!

[@KelseySmithPhotography]

Killer video as always Willem! I’ve been a little scared to develop color as I’ve only developed black and white, but this video inspired me to do it! :) might have to film it for my channel too! I’m already excited for the next upload!!

[@nai2792]

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

[@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.

[@sidraalnouri7113]

wow when i read the notification i thought he reuploaded the old one😂 ps: ayyy portra boi comin’ thru with the regular uploading!!!!

[@dottow3854]

Just started my first roll of film. So this is perfectly timed

[@virgilplays]

I used that og video as a guide for a long time, super hype to see a sequel!

[@HeyNighT_Art]

Now we only need the black and white developing tuorial! Love how Willem explains it

[@danherring]

Love the progression from when you started this channel man!

[@_otto_art__Officia]

What a new film development process! It's become my favorite video.

[@Kuesa]

love how you can catch subtle franticness at the cuts

[@rnbsn_]

Perfect timing, I'm about to get into developing my own film! Thank you :)

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

This was extremelly helpful Willem, thank you 👊

[@jimwlouavl]

Made it look really straightforward. Thanks.

[@colejensen6397]

this video gave me so much nostalgia, amazing!

[@kl4prez]

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

[@ryanwilson5782]

Always a good day when Willem uploads

[@SabeghDhami]

What a coincidence! I literally watched your old video on this topic yesterday !!!

[@teocrawford]

Ahhh I finally need to try this out! So far I've always sent my film off to a lab, but I assume self developing my photos would give them a whole new level of special worth🤔🙌🏼

[@WillemVerb]

Haha usually I just pray that they come out similar to the lab development. I personally just enjoy the process every once in a while.

[@chrismehmet3463]

Loving the Darkroom setup you've got going on!

[@juiceboyxd9310]

Your studio is a vibe.

[@jaxonharcourt5556]

uploaded a video the same day as Willem, I feel the power in my hands now

[@jeffcsMN]

I just ordered the Cinestill Temperature control system after watching the video. Maintaining the correct temp for my chemicals is my biggest complaint with developing film at home. I’m looking forward to giving it a try.

[@joebradshaw5247]

Nice video spent 40 years shooting with twin lens camera till my old age lol Always looked for apartments with no bathroom window Keep up with the good work Nice to see young ppl Still shoot film

[@thebigcj]

Must try developing myself at home. Thanks for the vid 😁😁

[@petemcknight803]

One plus about that temp controller is you can sous vide some delicious food while you are developing! lol. I bought an Anova unit to do what you are doing in the video. Takes the headache out of temp control. Thanks for including that in your video.

[@TNCMusicS]

That Diablo photo is just amazing!!!!!!!!

[@juliaelizabethritter6040]

such a dope setup

[@MakerofThingss]

Worth noting the temperature control system is just a re-badged "sous vide" machine. You may already have one, been wanting one for cooking, or you can pick them up cheap on amazon.

[@Irisphotojournal]

I used to develope B&W back in the nineties but never colour, but I'm using film again after 20 years of digital and high prices with no control over the developement process means this could be the way to go. Thanks a ton.!

[@natalied662]

Is it the same process as B&W

[@M8K2E9]

Last night I was watching the V70R build, and tonight I'm here by total coincidence. What a small world.

[@lukem5798]

Appreciate the tutorial dude

[@christianshepherd_]

Always a good day when I get a new V-beeks vid

[@mikepalmowski]

I loved the old video back then. So I also have to love the updated version! So good to learn from you. Could you update your scanning at home video as well haha? Your photos looks so damn sharp 😍

[@thethirdman225]

I just used an old tropical fish tank heater but that was waaaay before Cine Stills. It was pretty good.

[@MultiSciGeek]

This is surprisingly easy like wow

[@shaniluipanitashani8916]

I recommend after agitating tapping the tank a little against the counter to knock out air bubbles

[@karlyoje6832]

Thank you bro!! This is very helpful 🤝😭

[@thijshoogenbosch5151]

IT WORKED!

[@StickPeopleAndPuff]

Just moved and finally have a space to develop that is dark. I'll be coming back to this video.....

[@huuquynh603]

Thank you for the tutorial 💙 I want to ask how many time can you reuse the 3 solutions?

[@butcherneck]

I'd recommend softly hitting the table with kaiser tank few times once you stop agitating to get rid of the small air bubbles that might be on the film itself.

[@seke5321]

Smooth transitions

[@lui5gif]

I've watched your first video and have been considering trying this, wasn't expecting to get teased again. BTW, it would have been cool if you had taken some, for example, already processed film and demoed how the reels work outside the bag, it's something a lot of these tutorials leave out

[@newtome-jessegates6310]

Really debating doing this

[@alexanderdunne9636]

for the cinestill heater you could also use a sous vide 2:11

[@concettavecchie3038]

I learnt how to do this whole process at school before digital cameras existed, but I only ever did black and white film. I didn’t realise coloured film developing is the exact same process.

[@bobsykes]

“Now the exciting part, it’s time to see if it worked.” I love your cheerful, low key approach to everything. Always enjoying your videos! ✌️

[@WillemVerb]

Thank you Bob!

[@kaheab8880]

Should try and upgrade to steel reels and tanks! Patterson reels always crinkle my film especially in hotter and more humid places. Takes a little more practice to load the reels, but once you get it, it becomes 10x easier!

[@robhowarth77]

Good grief ! Unicolor ; I was using that in the seventies to home process my colour film and trannies. Great to hear that it is still around !!

[@JohnTomasella]

I have 5 rolls of Portra 160 and a newly acquired RB67 pro waiting to do this.

[@zacsuxatgaming4982]

You somehow made this feel like a really really chill version of my organic chemistry lab i took this year lol

[@louisrimmer6544]

This video really made me miss developing my own film! Think it’s time to dig out the Patterson tank 😂

[@Marchautowerks]

I can smell this video takes me back to 2001/2003 the darkroom in my high school photography class. Haven’t developed any film since but enjoyed the video!

[@DrFruitbag]

that video you made is the reason i am here now. pretty epic

[@ToNyyyy89]

Good job man!

[@george_edward_]

Oh also - the temp control system works exactly like a sous vide which is great for cooking! So if you like cooking too that will work as a two for one!

[@stedalejandro]

The old video is the one that put me on to your channel, literally was like “ay that boy remaking his classic” lmao

[@newmediaboytv]

Damn Willem, I’m releasing a video about the same topic on Friday geared more towards beginners. Now everyone’s gonna think I’m copying you. Sick video though, love you man. 😂

[@charlievillamayorcorbitt9028]

Great video! I'm more of a rotary development man myself, find the inversion a little messy.

[@randyb3347]

Thanks for the video. I bought a Lot (a box with a bunch of nearly useless crap in it) at an auction several years back that contained about 15 Kodak canisters of film. I got tired of looking at them and was ready to throw them out and thought, eh, I could just throw out the film and use the all yellow metal canisters for something. Then I thought, heck, I'll do a little research, maybe the film is worth something on ebay. After doing some research I realized that the film wasn't new, it was used and that these particular kinds of film (Plus-X PX 135) was discontinued in 1969. That was an eye opener. Heck, I could have previously unknown Woodstock photo's. Kaching. That's why I'm here researching how to develop my own. Can't really see entrusting previously unknown photos of the JFK assassination to some other film developer. Thanks.

[@korey7887]

very good tutorial

[@matthewyusin]

Ayy love your videos man

[@greensourgrapezz]

This is 100% a better tutorial than my version

[@mentz_music6882]

I love your vids bro thank you

[@harrisonkauder2576]

I put your videos up on the tv, i watch for the content, my sister watches for willem 😂

[@leenkestens45]

Ma zo’n sjieke tafel 😜❤️!

[@Cookerab]

Cine 2 step works great too.

[@MrNeversweat]

Thank you

[@metapills]

My sous vide and photography channels are starting to blend

[@GraysonPratt]

can I also use the chaining bag to change into my swim suit at the beach Willem?

[@WillemVerb]

If you are under 1ft tall you should be good!

[@GraysonPratt]

@@WillemVerb okay sweet thanks!

[@dflf]

Loading the film onto the spools in the dark is something you'll need to practice several times with spent film until you can do it with confidence in the changing bag

[@bethtbh2775]

I really thought it'd be way more complicated than this! we don't develop colour at my university so i just assumed it was really annoying but it literally seems the same as b&w just being more mindful of temperature

[@jeremyrowlettmedia]

I said the same thing all last year about what my neighbors thought I was doing between 12 and 2am. Cooking dope lmao

[@kevinfriesen5714]

SO I was looking for a heater like yours and found that that you can use a sous vide immersion cooker for this. Looks like the exact same thing, and you can make a succulent meal with it if you choose. Also it's cheaper.

[@diegomunoz239]

Me having experience in cooking and getting into the beautiful art of film watching willem pull out the cinestill temp regulator: ah yes you must sous vide the film