Briefly exposing film to a small amount of light to desaturate the color is called ________.

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Flashing is the process of briefly exposing film to a small amount of light, which desaturates the color in the photograph. Forced development refers to intentionally over-developing a film to increase contrast or enhance specific elements of the photo. Bleach bypass is a chemical process during film development that skips the bleach stage, resulting in a high-contrast, desaturated image. Popping is not a photographic term.

Briefly Exposing Film to a Small Amount of Light to Desaturate