From Wikipedia: Cross processing (sometimes abbreviated Xpro) is the deliberate processing of photographic film in a chemical solution intended for a different type of film. Color cross processed photographs are often characterized by unnatural colors and high contrast. The results of cross processing differ from case to case, as the results are determined by many factors such as the make and type of the film used, the amount of light exposed onto the film and the chemical used to develop the film.
In the case of these three rolls of film, I used slide film and had it processed in C-41 chemicals. I used different films and different cameras and got some pretty fun results. The Agfa crossbird film has been created for Xpro and has an unmistakable green tint to it; which if you've read this blog before know I adore green. It really popped in some of the macro flower shots and the beach sunset is out of this world. I also really dug the graveyard shots.
The Kodak Ektachrome Tungsten film was a purchase of mine back in the days when I worked at Milford Camera Shop. I originally purchased it to take slide shots of paintings in art galleries. The film is balanced for indoor lighting without a flash, so when you use it outdoors, it casted blue. Plus it was cross processed, so it went even farther in the color shift. For a film that's easily 12 years old and has not been kept in the fridge, I was shocked that anything came out at all! I did rate the film a stop slower than what it really was to make up for the expired film. I was really happy that I ventured down to Smiles Entertainment, aka Milford Amusement Center, because it's since been torn down. There was definitely some anxiety not knowing if the shots would come out on such an old film. I like the fact that I took photos of a place that doesn't exist anymore on a film that's long been discontinued.
Finally, I rushed through a roll on my medium format camera because I wanted to see how it would size up. I need to shoot more film on this camera! The results are so tack sharp! I managed to get both a blue tint and a green tint on this film. When I overexposed it, it leaned more green. Anyway, enough talking, enjoy the photos!
Agfa Crossbird 35mm Film
Kodak Ektachrome Tungsten 35mm Film
Fuji Provia 100, Medium Format Film
All film was developed and scanned by my buddies at Old School Photo Lab. Hit them up for all your film needs!
