film stock storage

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If I use reversal film, contrast would decrease when I do push process. Is it true? I heard from a friend of mine he said he read contrast decreases. Please let me know the answer. I am sure I know the contrast increases when I use negative push process.

Second, usually, I think people keep raw stock in refrigerator if they don't have real stock place, stable humidity and temparature. I should do same thing? I really care about food and drink in refrigerator making film so bad. How can I keep raw stock? Do you have any recommendation?

To the best of our knowledge, when you begin manipulating reversal stock in the processing it increases in contrast and becomes grainier. You may want to consult with your lab tech before making any plans based on Push/Pull processing, though.

Yes, you are correct. The reasoning behind storing film stock in a refrigerator are actually listed in you may want to have a look at that for a detailed discussion. My recommendation is storing in a refrigerator but be certain to let it slowly warm to room temperature before loading.

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