Developing color

C-41 at 38°C, held steady to the half-degree. It's chemistry, not magic.

C-41, held steady

Color developing is less forgiving than black and white. The whole process runs at 38°C, and half a degree off shifts the color.

The sequence

1. developer  3:15 @ 38°C
2. blix       6:30 @ 38°C
3. wash       3:00 @ 38°C
4. stabilizer 1:00, no rinse
5. dry

Get a water bath

Keep your tank in a 38°C water bath and check the thermometer every thirty seconds. Consistency is the entire skill.