Experiments in Film: Cross-Processing Slide Film

Cross-processing is the act of developing your film in the “wrong” chemicals—it’s a technique that can produce some funky results because you’re developing film in chemicals that it’s not made to be developed in. (for example, color negative film should be developed in C-41 chemicals for optimal results, and slide film should be developed in E6 chemicals). I decided it was time to give it a try while I was recently on vacation in Panama. I shot a roll of expired Kodak Ektachrome 100 (slide film) and developed it in C-41 chemicals. What resulted was lots of blue-green tinting and high contrast. I’m pleased with the way these turned out and look forward to experimenting more with cross-processing to see what other cool results arise.