1. Black-and-white film - this is the medium that captures the image you want to develop. There are various types of film available, including different brands and ISO speeds. The ISO speed determines the film's sensitivity to light, which affects the exposure time needed for a proper image. 

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to use expired film or even develop their own film from scratch, but these methods require more advanced knowledge and expertise.

2. Film development tank or reel - this is the container that holds the film during the development process, protecting it from light and allowing the chemicals to reach all areas of the film.

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to use a tray development method, where the film is placed in a tray and the chemicals are poured over it. This method requires more careful attention to avoid scratches or uneven development.

3. Developing chemicals (developer, stop bath, fixer) - these chemicals are used to develop the film and make prints. The developer solution brings out the latent image on the film, the stop bath halts the development process, and the fixer solution permanently fixes the image.

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to use alternative development methods or homemade developers, but these methods require more advanced knowledge and expertise.

4. Darkroom enlarger - this is a device that projects the image from the film onto photographic paper, allowing you to create a print.

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to use a contact printing method, where the film is placed directly on the photographic paper and exposed to light. This method requires more careful attention to ensure proper alignment and exposure.

5. Photographic paper - this is the medium that captures the final print. There are various types of paper available, including different brands, surfaces, and contrast levels.

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to use alternative printing methods, such as cyanotype or platinum printing, but these methods require more advanced knowledge and expertise.

6. Trays for chemical solutions - these are containers used to hold the chemicals during the development process.

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to use a tube development method, where the film is placed in a tube and the chemicals are poured over it. This method requires more careful attention to avoid scratches or uneven development.

7. Safe light - this is a low-intensity light source used in the darkroom to allow you to see what you are doing without exposing the film or paper to light.

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to work in complete darkness, using a tactile method to navigate the darkroom.

8. Tongs - these are used to handle the film and paper during the development process, to avoid touching them with your hands and leaving fingerprints or other marks.

Alternative: Some photographers prefer to use gloves or other tools to handle the film and paper, but these methods require more careful attention to avoid contamination.

As for the amounts of each chemical to use, the general rule of thumb is to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific product you are using. However, if you prefer more specific instructions, a common ratio for developing film is 1:1:10 (developer:water:fixer), while a common ratio for making prints is 1:3:10 (developer:water:fixer). The specific amounts will depend on the size of the film or paper you are using, as well as the concentration of the chemicals you have. It is important to measure carefully and follow proper safety precautions when handling chemicals.
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