What does negative film mean?

Negative film refers to the film or negative film used in shooting or making photos, movies, etc., in which the brightness and color of the image on the film or negative film are reversed from the real thing, and in the process of development and enlargement, the image just opposite to the original can be obtained. Therefore, this kind of image is also called "negative film".

In the digital age, although there are no physical films or negatives, computer software plays its role. The digital picture is reversed by computer software, which turns white into black, the color is reversed and the brightness is distorted. These modified pictures are called digital negatives.

Negative films are often used for artistic creation. For some artists and photographers, negative films can make people feel deep, mysterious or gloomy, so they are often used as a way to explore themselves and the world. In the era of digital negatives, the expressive force of exploring negatives is increased, and artists can present personalized works through a wider range of technical means.