Ok, so it's not a dark room just a room. My wife and I are in the process of repainting our house and I thought this was the best time to comandeer one of the rooms so I can turn it into my own hobby room. My question is, what are the things I need to do to this room so I can turn it into something like a photographers room? I already know I need a big table. I can't paint it white cause I lost in the argument(hindi daw uniform sa house). Any suggestions? :)

I'm assuming here that this is a digital dark room... :)

One good thing to consider is that this room should have the instant uncanny ability, within any time of day, to turn pitch-black... This is very useful when preventing stray light coming in while you're viewing your image's colours in-monitor; or while you're doing colour-correction/analysis. :)

PS: Given the above... Of course Amiel it still has to be well ventilated with humidity at acceptable levels to also protect your other equipment...

Ohhhhhhh... And I almost forgot... Choose the biggest room you can possibly comandeer that can serve as a mini-studio if called up to the task.

What Earl Said.
You dont really need much space to develop film like Kodak Tri-X. There are tutorials online and it looked rather easy. Just make sure you have a nice dark room. This makes me want to research about the topic more. I'll come back after googling :D

I'm assuming here that this is a digital dark room... :)

Yes Earl it's a digital dark room. But who knows, I might learn hot to do film someday. :)


Ohhhhhhh... And I almost forgot... Choose the biggest room you can possibly comandeer that can serve as a mini-studio if called up to the task.

Yeah I lost there too hahaha. I don't think I can bring home models. :Grin: Well, I do not dare ask my wife that anyway.

Sonny, I did have one window cemented and shut cause it was too bright. Thanks for researching. :)

Yeah I lost there too hahaha. I don't think I can bring home models. :Grin: Well, I do not dare ask my wife that anyway.


Hehehehe :D I can relate to that... The last time I tried it... I ended up outside of the kulambo with a freaking headache coz of continuous nags and arguments I cannot comprehend...

Amiel, good luck with your project... Do it slow and wisely, so that in turn it will be alot more practical and will be more rewarding... Cheers... :)

you should have a separate room for studio shots. coz i dont think models can tolerate the stench of acid fixers, dektol for processing the negatives and also dont risk your computers and equipments from corroding its metal components due to these acid's condensation, that is if you dont find traditional film processing so tedious.

The last time that I have dark room work was five years ago,now my enlarger is retired but still in a very excellent condition, its already 16years old.

My hobby room is the loft of my house. But its also the play area of my kids. That's why I often end up at my studio just to edit my images :D

A quiet area is always useful when working. A personal work area where you can just shut out the rest of the world and concentrate on what you have to do in front of you.

question for victor: how much was your enlarger when you bought it? and what brand was it? thanks!!