What is cross-processing?

Question

It's a term used by Lomographers and I'm confused what it is. Help please. :)

http://enariffic.multiply.com

Answer 1

Cross Processing refers to the processing process used for your film.

Generally - if you shoot slide film, it is processed "positive" and if you use standard film negative, it's processed (obviously), "negative".

Cross processing reverses this, so you'll take your negative film and process it positive.

There are certain lomographic cameras that are better than others for doing cross processing. This is because the camera was built with cross-processing in mind (like the LC-A).

Answer 2

Doesn't have to be Lomo. Cross-processing could involve any film types, but usually refers to processing E6 slide film in c-41 chemistry. Makes high contrast, funky color prints. Many labs won't do this, but you may find one that will. I will do a roll from time to time in my lab if someone requests it. I have heard that running color negative film in E6 chemistry, is more damaging to the chemistry than the reverse.

Try a roll, Lomo is fun and so is cross-processing!

Answer 3

there is two processers and they cross