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Specifying the emulsion
Emulsion refers to the photosensitive
layer on a piece of film or paper. Up
(Right Reading) means that type in
the image is readable (that is, “right
reading”) when the photosensitive layer
is facing you. Down (Right Reading)
means that type is readable when the
photosensitive layer is facing away from
you. Normally, images printed on paper
are printed Up (Right Reading), whereas
images printed on film are often printed
Down (Right Reading). Check with your
print shop to determine which emulsion
direction it prefers.
To tell whether you are looking at the
emulsion side or the nonemulsion side
(also referred to as the base), examine
the final film under bright light. One
side will appear shinier than the other.
The dull side is the emulsion side; the
shiny side is the base.