Liquid Light Lab — UK Film Processing and Scanning
C-41, black and white & ECN-2
Small-batch film development with individual roll control, from development to 200MP+ ultrascans.
C-41 Colour Film Development
35mm C-41 colour film development processed in small batches with individual roll control for clean colour, stable contrast and consistent density. This route is built for colour negative film that needs reliable processing and strong scan performance from the developed negative.
Choose development only, 60MP scans, Correct & Rotate, or Professional Edit. Scan packages include high-resolution JPEGs and TIFFs, prepared for strong detail, clear colour separation and dependable files for viewing, editing, print and client delivery.
60MP Scans provide a high-resolution scan package for 35mm colour negative film, giving the roll a detailed file set with strong colour structure and room for further editing.
Correct & Rotate includes frame-by-frame orientation checks, rotation where needed, and clean scan correction for density, colour balance and presentation.
Professional Edit includes every image inspected individually, Correct & Rotate included, and a film-stock-specific grade applied to the roll for stronger colour control, tonal placement and image-to-image consistency.
120 C-41 colour film development for medium format colour negative film, processed in small batches with individual roll control for clean colour, stable contrast and consistent density.
Choose development only, 60MP scans, Correct & Rotate, Professional Edit, or 120 UltraScan 200MP+. Scan packages include high-resolution JPEGs and TIFFs, prepared from the developed negative for strong detail, clear tonal separation and dependable files for viewing, editing, print and client delivery.
60MP Scans provide a high-resolution scan package for standard medium format delivery.
120 UltraScan 200MP+ is Liquid Light Lab’s highest-extraction medium format scan. It is built for negatives that need more file depth, greater detail extraction, stronger tonal separation and larger print potential, with files up to 240MP from larger 120 formats.
Correct & Rotate includes frame-by-frame orientation checks, rotation where needed, and clean scan correction for density, colour balance and presentation.
Professional Edit includes every image inspected individually, Correct & Rotate included, and a film-stock-specific grade applied to the roll for stronger colour control, tonal placement and image-to-image consistency.
Black & White Film Development
35mm black and white film development processed in small batches with individual roll control and 510 Pyro as the core developer. This route is built for controlled density, strong tonal separation, disciplined grain structure and negatives that scan with depth and authority.
Choose development only, 60MP scans, Correct & Rotate, or Professional Edit. Scan packages include high-resolution JPEGs and TIFFs, prepared from the developed negative for strong detail, clean tonal structure and dependable files for viewing, editing, print and client delivery.
60MP Scans provide a high-resolution scan package for 35mm black and white film, giving the negative a detailed file with strong tonal structure and room for further editing.
Correct & Rotate includes frame-by-frame orientation checks, rotation where needed, and clean scan correction for density, contrast and presentation.
Professional Edit includes every image inspected individually, Correct & Rotate included, and a black and white grade applied to the roll for stronger tonal placement, contrast control and image-to-image consistency.
Black & White Film Development
120 black and white film development for medium format negatives, processed in small batches with individual roll control and 510 Pyro as the core developer. This route is built for controlled density, strong tonal separation, disciplined grain structure and negatives that scan with depth and authority.
Choose development only, 60MP scans, Correct & Rotate, Professional Edit, or 120 UltraScan 200MP+. Scan packages include high-resolution JPEGs and TIFFs, prepared from the developed negative for strong detail, clean tonal structure and dependable files for viewing, editing, print and client delivery.
60MP Scans provide a high-resolution scan package for standard medium format black and white delivery.
120 UltraScan 200MP+ is Liquid Light Lab’s highest-extraction medium format scan. It is built for negatives that need more file depth, greater detail extraction, stronger tonal separation and larger print potential, with files up to 240MP from larger 120 formats.
Correct & Rotate includes frame-by-frame orientation checks, rotation where needed, and clean scan correction for density, contrast and presentation.
Professional Edit includes every image inspected individually, Correct & Rotate included, and a black and white grade applied to the roll for stronger tonal placement, contrast control and image-to-image consistency.
ECN-2 Film Development
35mm ECN-2 motion picture film development processed in small batches with individual roll control for controlled density, stable colour and correct handling of AHU cinema negative stocks. This route is built for films designed for ECN-2 processing, including VISION3-based stills rolls and other suitable motion picture films. It is not suitable for remjet backed film - please check your film before sending.
Choose development only, 60MP scans, Correct & Rotate, or Professional Edit. Scan packages include high-resolution JPEGs and TIFFs, prepared for strong detail, wide tonal separation and dependable files for viewing, editing, print and client delivery.
60MP Scans provide a high-resolution scan package for 35mm ECN-2 film, giving the roll a detailed file set with the scale and tonal room needed to handle motion picture negative properly.
Correct & Rotate includes frame-by-frame orientation checks, rotation where needed, and clean scan correction for density, colour balance and presentation.
Professional Edit includes every image inspected individually, Correct & Rotate included, and a film-stock-specific grade applied to the roll for stronger colour control, tonal placement and image-to-image consistency.
Candido Film Dev & Scan Bundles
For Candido film only.
35mm Candido film development processed in your chosen route: ECN-2 or C-41. ECN-2 gives the film its intended motion picture handling, preserving highlight control, tonal separation and grading latitude. C-41 gives a stronger, more immediate contrast with a different colour and density response.
Choose development only, 60MP scans, Correct & Rotate, or Professional Edit. Scan packages include high-resolution JPEGs and TIFFs, prepared for strong detail, controlled colour separation and dependable files for viewing, editing, print and client delivery.
60MP Scans provide a high-resolution scan package for Candido film, giving the roll a detailed file set with enough scale and tonal room to support either ECN-2 or C-41 results.
Correct & Rotate includes frame-by-frame orientation checks, rotation where needed, and clean scan correction for density, colour balance and presentation.
Professional Edit includes every image inspected individually, Correct & Rotate included, and a process-aware grade applied to the roll for stronger colour control, tonal placement and image-to-image consistency.
How to Send Your Film
Sending film to Liquid Light Lab is straightforward, and the service is available across the UK. Package your film securely and include your order number inside the parcel, then send it to:
Liquid Light Lab
Chandos Business Centre, Suite 17
87 Warwick Street
Leamington Spa
CV32 4RJ
If you want your processed negatives returned, select this option during checkout just before payment. All negatives are sent back by Royal Mail.
If you are local to Leamington Spa, you can drop your film through the letterbox in a sealed, clearly labelled envelope. Liquid Light Lab is a working studio and film lab, making local drop-off simple, secure, and easy to fit around the day.
Most orders are processed and scanned within 5 working days of receipt. Services are provided in accordance with the Liquid Light Lab Terms.
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Professional Grade Scans Included as Standard
Every scan order includes high-resolution 16-bit TIFF files and full-resolution JPEGs. The TIFFs are built for archiving, grading, printing and publication. The JPEGs are ready for immediate viewing, sharing and delivery.
Standard scans are delivered at up to 9500 × 6300 pixels, with wide usable dynamic range for smooth density transitions, controlled highlights and clean shadow separation.
Scan Preparation Options
Standard Scan
Choose this when you want high-resolution TIFF and JPEG files from your developed film, with the negative scanned cleanly and delivered ready for your own review or editing.
Rotation and Correction
Choose this when you want a cleaner delivery with the presentation work already done. Each image is checked for orientation, rotated where needed, and corrected for straightforward viewing and use. This is useful for 35mm and especially helpful for 120 film, where frame alignment and handling can vary more visibly.
Professional Edit
Choose this when the images matter and you want each frame handled with photographic judgement. Every image is inspected individually, with density, colour balance, contrast and tonal separation adjusted in keeping with the film stock, exposure and subject. Rotation and Correction are included.
This is the option for portraits, weddings, client work, portfolio images, archive material and the frames you want to look their strongest on delivery.
120 UltraScan: 200MP+ Medium Format Scanning
Medium format deserves more than a routine scan. Larger 120 frames, especially 6×7, 6×8 and 6×9, can hold far more usable image information than a standard retail 120 minilab file extracts.
Liquid Light Lab’s 120 UltraScan captures larger medium format frames at up to 19,008 × 12,672 pixels (240MP) with 200MP+ output available where the frame size supports it. This gives the file finer grain structure, stronger edge definition, smoother tonal separation and far greater enlargement potential than a routine retail 120 scan.
A typical retail high-resolution 120 minilab scan sits around 56MP. Liquid Light Lab’s UltraScan is for the negatives where that is not enough: portraits, weddings, commissioned work, exhibition pieces, archive material, portfolio frames and large prints.
For the strongest result from important medium format work, choose 120 UltraScan with Professional Edit when placing your order.
Multi-Roll Order Discounts
Liquid Light Lab automatically applies discounts to larger orders.
Orders over £100 receive 5% off.
Orders over £200 receive 10% off.
Add your film development and scanning options as normal, and the discount will be applied at checkout. The more rolls you send in one order, the better the value.
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After ordering, pack your 35mm roll securely (leave it in the canister for light-tightness and protection if you can). Include your order number inside the package.
If you’re posting your film, send it to:
Liquid Light Lab,
Chandos Business Centre,
Suite 17,
87 Warwick Street,
Leamington Spa, CV32 4RJIf you’re local to Leamington Spa, you can also drop your film through the letterbox at this address. Please use a sealed envelope, mark it for Liquid Light Lab, and write your name and order number clearly on the front.
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Most orders are developed, scanned, and ready within 5 working days of arrival. You’ll get a download link for your scans as soon as they clear QC, and your negatives are returned by tracked post. Our turnaround can vary as we are dedicated to all orders receive the same high level of processing.
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Most commercial lab scanners are limited — typically around 8–9 stops of dynamic range and about 24-30 megapixels. Our scans reach 13–15 stops and up to 240 megapixels. This is the same professional Liquid Light Chamber system we use for our own work, now available to you — delivering the highest-quality film scans possible.
You will receive the highest quality 16bit TIFF files and JPEGs, all in one delivery - we don’t charge twice for different file types. -
Yes. Just add the push or pull option when you place your order. We can adjust development by up to two stops in either direction. Please remember to include your order number in your film package so that we can track your instructions.
For a technical explanation of push and pull film development and how it affects exposure and contrast, see our Cinematic Notebook article on push and pull processing.
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We develop black & white, colour C-41, and Kodak Vision3 cinema stocks (ECN-2). If you’re unsure what you have, just message us before sending.
We are currently a 35mm and medium format 120 film focused lab. Large Format options are not yet available, and will be coming soon. Sign up to our newsletter for announcements.We don’t offer E6 processing at this time, however we plan to in the future.
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Check the film canister or box: it will usually say “B&W,” “C-41,” or “ECN-2 / Vision3.” If it’s expired or the label isn’t clear, send us a photo before posting — we’ll confirm which process it needs.
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We do not scan half frame, but we will scan any 35mm film. We have plans to scan medium format (all sizes) and large format 4×5 in the future.
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Yes, absolutely. We’ll develop the film and give it the exact same care we give all photographs.
