VERY simple question

[tgreathead]

Simple question, just curious.

Which side of the unexposed film is the emulsion on?
The dull side or the shiny side?

I did a little test and want to make sure I put the correct side of the film facing out.

Thanks in advance for the simple answer.
--Taylor

[tim]

Dull side. With commercial film prints that have been projected a lot, the dull side can be nearly as shiny as the shiny side, but there is always a difference.

Some leaders are shiny on both sides - especially coloured ones.

[tgreathead]

Thanks:)

[teadub]

there's an old trick. lick your thumb and your pointy finger, run the film between them pressed together. the side that is sticky is the emoltion side. this is a good technique, because it works in the bag too. like the previous post mentioned, sometimes it's hard to tell by looking.