Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Before being able to process your film at home, you first need to know how to load your film into a development tank without exposing it to light. Yes, a room with complete (and we mean COMPLETE) darkness will work. Or you can use a changing bag: a nifty tool for being able to remove your film and load it into a development tank in a light-sealed environment. In this video, we'll show you how it works while sharing some helpful tips!
Get your own changing bag: cinestillfilm.com/products/paterson-film-changing-dark-bag?_pos=1&_sid=fb1aa76bf&_ss=r&variant=12631911661602
Other products from this video:
CineStill JOBO DUO Film Processing Kit (includes JOBO 1520 and canister opener): cinestillfilm.com/products/jobo-duo-color-b-w-film-startr-kit?_pos=3&_sid=f643b734f&_ss=r
JOBO 1520 Development Tank: cinestillfilm.com/products/jobo1500-1520-unitank-developing-tank?_pos=10&_sid=0b096ddef&_ss=r
Extra JOBO Reels: cinestillfilm.com/products/jobo1500-1501-film-reel?_pos=3&_sid=ab9b8d7d7&_ss=r
Film: cinestillfilm.com/collections/film
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0:00 - intro
0:11 - why you need to load film in darkness
0:49 - here's what you'll need
1:19 - prepping your changing bag
1:31 - quick tips!
1:49 - loading your film in a changing bag
1:58 - loading film onto reels
2:58 - outro
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Before being able to process your film at home, you first need to know how to load your film into a development tank without exposing it to light. Yes, a room with complete (and we mean COMPLETE) darkness will work. Or you can use a changing bag: a nifty tool for being able to remove your film and load it into a development tank in a light-sealed environment. In this video, we'll show you how it works while sharing some helpful tips!
Get your own changing bag: cinestillfilm.com/products/paterson-film-changing-dark-bag?_pos=1&_sid=fb1aa76bf&_ss=r&variant=12631911661602
Other products from this video:
CineStill JOBO DUO Film Processing Kit (includes JOBO 1520 and canister opener): cinestillfilm.com/products/jobo-duo-color-b-w-film-startr-kit?_pos=3&_sid=f643b734f&_ss=r
JOBO 1520 Development Tank: cinestillfilm.com/products/jobo1500-1520-unitank-developing-tank?_pos=10&_sid=0b096ddef&_ss=r
Extra JOBO Reels: cinestillfilm.com/products/jobo1500-1501-film-reel?_pos=3&_sid=ab9b8d7d7&_ss=r
Film: cinestillfilm.com/collections/film
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0:00 - intro
0:11 - why you need to load film in darkness
0:49 - here's what you'll need
1:19 - prepping your changing bag
1:31 - quick tips!
1:49 - loading your film in a changing bag
1:58 - loading film onto reels
2:58 - outro
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We want to hear from you: what kind of videos do you want to see from us? What questions do you have? Comment below and let us know, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss a video: youtube.com/c/cinestillfilmofficial?sub_confirmation=1
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TAGS: film photography, film development, cinestill film, cinestill, kodak, fujifilm, ilford, adox, foma, agfa, linusandhiscamera, loading a changing bag, loading film onto a reel, jobo, why i need a changing bag, what is a changing bag, light proof bag for film, shooting film, cinestill 800t, analog photography, film, film camera, 35mm film, 35mm film photography, 35mm film camera, cinestillfilm, developing film, develop film at home, #FILMPHOTOGRAPHY, #CINESTILL
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![How to Load Film Onto a Reel [For JOBO, Paterson, AP, and more]
There are many different brands of reels and tanks for processing your film at home. We created this video for those looking to develop their own film and want to know the right way to get started. @linusandhiscamera and Dan show you how to load some of the most common tanks and reels on the market. Check the timestamps below to skip to certain products.
Shop Film Reels & Processing Tanks:
https://cinestillfilm.com/collections/laboratory-supplies
JOBO: https://cinestillfilm.com/collections/jobo
Paterson: https://cinestillfilm.com/collections/paterson
AP Photo: https://cinestillfilm.com/collections/ap-photo/products/developing-tank-w-2-reels
Stainless Steel: https://cinestillfilm.com/products/stainless-steel-double-reel-tank
Mod54: https://cinestillfilm.com/products/4x5-black-and-white-processing-starter-kit
Stearman Press: https://cinestillfilm.com/products/stearman-4x5-black-and-white-processing-starter-kit
CineStill Cartridge Opener:
https://cinestillfilm.com/collections/accessories/products/stainless-steel-cartridge-opener-for-35mm-film
CAST & CREW:
Co-Host + Editor: Linus — https://www.instagram.com/linusandhiscamera/
Co-Host: Dan — https://www.instagram.com/danielmcdonald/
Video + Producer: Koltin — https://www.instagram.com/koltinsullivan/
Assistant Editor: Jordan — https://www.instagram.com/prezshoots/
0:00 - intro
0:51 - prepping 35mm film
1:38 - Loading JOBO 1501: 35mm
2:20 - prepping medium format film
2:38 - Loading JOBO 1501: 120 film
4:02 - Loading PATERSON: 35mm & 120 film
4:49 - Loading AP Photo: 35mm & 120 film
5:31 - Loading STAINLESS STEEL: 35mm
6:30 - Loading Mod54: 4x5 film
7:30 - Loading STEARMAN PRESS: 4x5 film
8:40 - outro
Let us know what other questions you have about film and would like to see a video about! Comment below and let us know, and dont forget to subscribe to the channel so you dont miss any new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinestillfilmofficial?sub_confirmation=1
TAGS: film photography, film development, cinestill film, cinestill, cine still, kodak, fujifilm, ilford, adox, foma, agfa, linusandhiscamera, shooting film, cinestill 800t, analog photography, film, film camera, 35mm film, 35mm film photography, 35mm film camera, cinestillfilm, developing film, cinestill 50d, how to load film onto a reel, how to load film into a developing tank, how to load jobo tank, how to load paterson tank, how to load patterson tank, how to load 35mm, how to load medium format film, how to load 120 film, how to use a reel for film development, how to develop film, how to process film, how to load a film reel, #FILMPHOTOGRAPHY, #PHOTOGRAPHY, #CINESTILL
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