Description
Swell the gelatine layer on photographic film by soaking it in water.
Alternative labels
leave film in water
film soaking in water
Immerse film in water
submerge film in water
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Soak film in water is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Soak film in water is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Photographic developer: Photographic developers use chemicals, instruments, and darkroom photographic techniques in specialised rooms in order to develop photographic films into visible images.
Motion picture film developer: Motion picture film developers develop film material into visible videos and material. They develop the footage into different formats, such as 65-70mm and 8mm, and presentations, such as black and white and colour. They work small cine-films per request of clients.
References
- Soak film in water – ESCO