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Darkroom

usgb/ˈdɑːrkruːm,ˈdɑːrkrʊm/Volume
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Photography OriginPlay
Originally, all photographs were developed in a darkroom; this term carries historical significance. SlideOld photo studios had their own darkrooms.
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Darkness RequiredPlay
The room must be dark to prevent light from exposing photographic materials and ruining the photos. SlideShe closed the door tightly to keep the darkroom lightproof.
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Red Safe LightPlay
Darkrooms often use a red light called a safe light, as it doesn't affect photographic paper. SlideThe red glow in the darkroom came from the safe light.